Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Mazda / 323
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
005002909 MAZDA 323 1990 The driver was sitting at an intersection without warning another vehicle rear ended the vehicle in front. the left side and right side seat belts
003274153 MAZDA 323 1986
003274152 MAZDA 323 1986
003274151 MAZDA 323 1986
003274150 MAZDA 323 1986
003274149 MAZDA 323 1986
003274148 MAZDA 323 1986
003274147 MAZDA 323 1986
003273829 MAZDA 323 1989 The alternator quit which caused the cooling fan to stop , the heat light didnt come on so the car ran hot and exploded the radiator, the top of the
003273828 MAZDA 323 1989 The alternator quit which caused the cooling fan to stop , the heat light didnt come on so the car ran hot and exploded the radiator, the top of the
003273827 MAZDA 323 1989 The alternator quit which caused the cooling fan to stop , the heat light didnt come on so the car ran hot and exploded the radiator, the top of the
004266965 MAZDA 323 9999 Brakes squeaked while driving at any speed. dealer replaced the brakes twice, but the squeaking noise could still be heard. also, rear wheel locked
004266964 MAZDA 323 9999 Brakes squeaked while driving at any speed. dealer replaced the brakes twice, but the squeaking noise could still be heard. also, rear wheel locked
004266963 MAZDA 323 9999 Brakes squeaked while driving at any speed. dealer replaced the brakes twice, but the squeaking noise could still be heard. also, rear wheel locked
003243162 MAZDA 323 1988 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
002180570 MAZDA 323 1992 Driver's side seatbelt buckle will not stay latched. dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that the passenger side seat belt does not work
002180491 MAZDA 323 1990 CONSUMER STATES DEALER TOLD HER THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO ACCEPT HER RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE CAR WAS TO OLD AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT STICK.*JB
001171737 MAZDA 323 1993 Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on
001171736 MAZDA 323 1993 Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on
001171735 MAZDA 323 1993 Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on
001171734 MAZDA 323 1993 Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on
001147288 MAZDA 323 1987 TRANSMISSION IS OPERATING POORLY, IT IS STARTING TO SLIP. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
0000126943 MAZDA 323 1991 Consumer received recall letter 97v211000 concerning automatic shoulder belts. dealer refused to correct recall problem because there was no mazda
0000118305 MAZDA 323 1992 Intermittley driver shoulder belt locks up while in use which causes the driver not able to move safety, and may result a loss of vehicle control.
000043516 MAZDA 323 1995 ENGINE DIED DURING HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC SITUATION. LUCKY TO ESCAPE UNHARMED.*AK
996042858 MAZDA 323 1994 HAD ONE BLOWOUT AT LOW SPEED AND ONE TIRE WITH TREAD SEPERATION. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/R75/15 )
999008858 MAZDA 323 1992 Seatbelt rail was faulty per recall notice 97v-211 and there were no parts available, the dealer has not been able to remedy the defect within a
996190628 MAZDA 323 1992 ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE SHOULDER SEAT BELTS ARE STUCK AND ONLY MEETING HALF WAY. *AK
996186497 MAZDA 323 1992 FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS, THE SEAT RECLINED TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. *AK
0000185650 MAZDA 323 1988 OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE A YEAR AGO, DEALER SAYS THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE PARTS IN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996182247 MAZDA 323 1992 AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED MALFUNCTION OF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM EA94-039. TT
996182246 MAZDA 323 1992 AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED MALFUNCTION OF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM EA94-039. TT
0000180437 MAZDA 323 1987 WINDSHIELD ARM BOLT FAILS IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
0000180429 MAZDA 323 1990 EA94-039 PASSIVE RESTRAINT; DRIVERS SIDE FAILED TO COMPLETE CYCLE AND NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
995180352 MAZDA 323 1987 THE OVERFLOW RESERVOIR OF THE RADIATOR,THE CAP POPS UP TO EASILY.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
0000179458 MAZDA 323 1993 DRIVERS PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM STOPPED MIDWAY W/PASSENGER SIDE EXPERIENCING SAME INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
0000176731 MAZDA 323 1989 #95V103005 THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. TT
995176404 MAZDA 323 1989 THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH AND IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
995175881 MAZDA 323 1989 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
991175336 MAZDA 323 1990 BRAKES HAVE VERY HIGH METALLIC SOUND WHEN BRAKING ON WET/DRY SURFACE; FOLLOWED BY INCREASE IN BRAKING; ANY SPEED. TT
0000175069 MAZDA 323 1988 #95V103005 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS HARD TO LOCK . TT
995173772 MAZDA 323 1993 Ea94-039 active, lap/shoulder belt retractor will not retract and fasten properly. warning lights and beeps intermittently even when belts are
0000173225 MAZDA 323 1989 VEHICLES DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FEMALE PORTION BROKE. TT
995170593 MAZDA 323 1989 THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE . *AK
995169833 MAZDA 323 1990 ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT
0000168592 MAZDA 323 1990 PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE PUSH BUTTON BROKE. PASSENGER SEAT BELT HARDLY IS USED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
994168305 MAZDA 323 1991 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE, MOTOR ON SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. TT
993167892 MAZDA 323 1991 THE MIDDLE BACKSEAT AND DRIVERS SEATBELT HAVE BEEN JAMMING ON AND OFF FOR AWHILE. THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT STOPS ON THE TRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
993167891 MAZDA 323 1991 THE MIDDLE BACKSEAT AND DRIVERS SEATBELT HAVE BEEN JAMMING ON AND OFF FOR AWHILE. THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT STOPS ON THE TRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
994167642 MAZDA 323 1990 PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE DURING IMPACT. TT
994167367 MAZDA 323 1988 RED RELEASE BUTTON CRACKED RENDERING SEAT BELT UNLATCHABLE. TT
0000167223 MAZDA 323 1991 THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK. TT
994166877 MAZDA 323 1988 DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH. TT
994166609 MAZDA 323 1989 DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT CATCH; WHEN ENGAGED, WILL DISENGAGE WITH SLIGHT MOVEMENT. TT
995166008 MAZDA 323 1989 SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAD TO BE REPLACED ON DRIVERS SIDE. TT
993165666 MAZDA 323 1989 DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, BUCKLE INOPERATIVE, REPLACED BUCKLE. TT
995165360 MAZDA 323 1991 WARNING LIGHT GOES ON WHEN SEATBELT IS LATCHED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
994164966 MAZDA 323 1989 PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT GO INTO THE BUCKLE. TT
994164940 MAZDA 323 1988 PASSENGERS FRONT SEAT BUCKLE BROKE AND LOCKING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED. TT
995164868 MAZDA 323 1989 A PEICE OF THE RED RELEASE BUTTON HAS BROKEN OFF AND FALLEN INTO THE LATCH WELL, CAUSING THE BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE.(MODEL SK-521). TT
993164843 MAZDA 323 1992 PASSENGER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTERMITTENTLY, AND WHEN CLOSE OVER RETRACT, EA94-039 ACTIVE. TT
993164765 MAZDA 323 1989 PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BUCKLE IS BROKEN. TT
995163052 MAZDA 323 1988 SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE, BECOMING UNLATCH BY ITSELF. TT
995163008 MAZDA 323 1989 DRIVER SLIDER SEAT BELT FAILED, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT
995162163 MAZDA 323 1989 THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SOMETIME IT HARD TO GET THE BELT LOOSE. TT
995161380 MAZDA 323 1990 DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT FASTEN FOR USE. TT
993160857 MAZDA 323 1988 REAR LAP BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO ENGAGE AND HOLD. OWNER STATES MAYBE DIFFICULT AND USE EXTRA PRESSURE. TT
994160762 MAZDA 323 1989 PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED DUE A FAULTY LATCH PLASTIC BROKE INSIDE THE LATCH
994160611 MAZDA 323 1989 THE DRIVER SIDE LATCHES HARD TO UNLATCH BUT PASSENGER SIDE WON'T LATCH AT ALL. TT
995160598 MAZDA 323 1988 Drivers seat belt bucle broke, it would release randomly before becoming inoperative, passengers buckle broke until removed plastic particles from
995160577 MAZDA 323 1988 MODE 521,LAP/SHOULDER THE RELEASE BUTTON PLASTIC IS BREAKING CAUSING THE SEAT NOT TO LATCH PROPERLY. TT
994158487 MAZDA 323 1987 CRANKSHAFT CRACKED WHERE IT ATTACHED TO THE TIMING BELT PULLEY. TT
999154872 MAZDA 323 1988 THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT CATCH (HOLD) PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY IF AND ACCIDENT OCCURED. *YC
999153196 MAZDA 323 1989 RIGHT/LEFT TIRES ARE JERKING REAL BAD WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH. *AK
998135974 MAZDA 323 1992 Ongoing problem with seat belt buzzer going off. consumer had repairs done approximately two year ago, and problem reoccurred again. dealer/mfr.
998133708 MAZDA 323 1991 While backing out of a parking spot, the accelerator stuck and vehicle took off in reverse wide open. driver hit a chain link fence, vehicle spinned
998132015 MAZDA 323 1986 While the consumer was driving noticed white smoke coming from the hood of vehicle. afterwards, the electrical system in the car shut off along with
998125138 MAZDA 323 1990 Recall # 97v211000, shoulder belts; when owner arrived for scheduled appointment he was informed that parts were not available to correct recall.
0000117447 MAZDA 323 1989 THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BROKE, WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
0000111322 MAZDA 323 1991 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ISN'T WORKING . *AK
997110680 MAZDA 323 1993 Abrupt/catastrophic engine system failure. vehicle shutdown. will not restart.ad vehicle towed to dealer and dealer did not know cause of problem.
996103620 MAZDA 323 1989 DRIVING AT SPEED 65MPH, VEHICLE OVERHEATED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, FAULTY FUEL PUMP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EXPLODE. *AK
992103291 MAZDA 323 1991 THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RETRACTOR. *AK
996102206 MAZDA 323 1989 WHEN DRIVING THE VHEILCE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.*AK *SLC
0000101672 MAZDA 323 1992 THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT MAKES NOISE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPPED AND CABLE IS COMING LOOSE . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
0000099570 MAZDA 323 1987 CONSUMER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND RAN INTO THE CAR AHEAD OR HER. *ET
998097883 MAZDA 323 1990 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AW
998092846 MAZDA 323 1994 The fuel usage decreased from 36mpg down to 24mpg; the transmission started making a clicking sound from takeoff; and the suspension started clicking
999090933 MAZDA 323 1992 Seat belt restraints often do not retract upon opening of door,once it retracted so tightly on my son i had a very difficult time getting him out.
999088339 MAZDA 323 1994 SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND WILL SOMETIMES JAM AND TIGHTEN UP WHILE DRIVING
0000062578 MAZDA 323 1993 CONSUMER HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH KEYS. NLM
996061377 MAZDA 323 1990 MOTOR BELT/SHOULDER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, DURING RECALL REPAIR EXTRA CHARGES DUE TO PARTS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NOTICE.(97V-211) MJS
995059911 MAZDA 323 1988 SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM CRACKED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT RELEASE.
995059910 MAZDA 323 1988 SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM CRACKED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT RELEASE.
0000053178 MAZDA 323 1989 VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
998044348 MAZDA 323 1989 WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OUT DUE TO SPINDLE BREAKING OFF. *AK
0000040182 MAZDA 323 1992 GREAT CAR, NEVER SPENT A DIME ON IT.
0000035698 MAZDA 323 1988 VALVE BODY FAILED.
996035695 MAZDA 323 1988 TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED THREE TIMES.
996035694 MAZDA 323 1988 DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FAILED TWICE.
996024833 MAZDA 323 1991 FLASHER UNIT FAILED.
994024315 MAZDA 323 1990 PLASTIC RADIATOR MELTED AND SPLIT OPEN, SPEWING OUT FLUID.
0000022184 MAZDA 323 1988 CRANKSHAFT BROKE.
996021071 MAZDA 323 1988 DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DURING REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY.
994017278 MAZDA 323 1991 FAULTY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSE NOISE FROM FRONT END.
995017277 MAZDA 323 1991 METAL FRAGMENTS IN POWER STEERING RACK.
996016924 MAZDA 323 1993 WHEN LEFT FRONT PASSIVE SHOULDER BELT ENGAGES, THE BELT TIGHTENS/CRUSHES YOUR CHEST. *SD
996015337 MAZDA 323 1990 ODOMETER CABLE BROKE. *SD
996015335 MAZDA 323 1990 CV BOOT FAILED. *SD
993012789 MAZDA 323 1989 WHEEL SPINDLE BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. *DSH
994009900 MAZDA 323 1989 PLASTIC GUIDE IN SEAT BELT LATCH BROKE, MAKING IT HARD TO LATCH SEAT BELT.(95V103005) *DSH
994001818 MAZDA 323 1988 BOLT THAT CONNECTS TIMING BELT/PULLEY TO CRANKSHAFT BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
003224780 MAZDA 323 1988 Nhtsa recall 95-v-103-005 concerning front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a
003224295 MAZDA 323 1988 Nhtsa recall 95-v-103-005 concerning front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a
0000197685 MAZDA 323 1994 Mazda of north america operations has notified the consumer that the vehicle does not comply with us federal motor vehicle safety standards-fmvss208(
002180571 MAZDA 323 1992 Driver's side seatbelt buckle will not stay latched. dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that the passenger side seat belt does not work
002172922 MAZDA 323 1987 VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.*AK
002172912 MAZDA 323 1987 VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.*AK
001171747 MAZDA 323 1993 Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on
001171746 MAZDA 323 1993 Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on
001171745 MAZDA 323 1993 Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on
001171744 MAZDA 323 1993 Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on
002168602 MAZDA 323 1990 WHEN CLOSING DOOR SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. CAN HEAR CLICKING SOUND, BUT SEATBELT DOES NOT GO BACK IN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
001151102 MAZDA 323 1992 DRIVER'S SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING, STUCK IN TRACK. *AK
001150019 MAZDA 323 1991 Took vehicle in for recall 97 v 211 000. after receiving vehicle back seatbelt light comes on, and chime rings when seatbelt is fastened. please
001149800 MAZDA 323 1986 Windows in vehicle were smokey, and door was melted/shut. an investigator informed consumer that there was an electrical fire in passenger
000128553 MAZDA 323 1995 Passenger's side retractor was jammed in the middle.consumer had to cut cable to get buckle to retract, then, drivers side retractor was moving very
000120645 MAZDA 323 1991 Recall 97v211000/ manufacturer's recall 72803/ shoulder seat belts. consumer took vehicle in for an appointment, waited for a couple of hours &
000120638 MAZDA 323 1991 Recall 97v211000/ manufacturer's recall 72803/ shoulder seat belts. consumer took vehicle in for an appointment, waited for a couple of hours &
0000118312 MAZDA 323 1992 Intermittley driver shoulder belt locks up while in use which causes the driver not able to move safety, and may result a loss of vehicle control.
0000062580 MAZDA 323 1993 TRANSMISSION LEAKING CAUSING VIBRATION AT IDLE,JERKING AND HESITATION. NLM
0000062577 MAZDA 323 1993 VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PAN GASKET AND BELT FAILURES. NLM
000061957 MAZDA 323 1989 Mechanic was informed by mazda to carefully observe belt tension. mechanic feels that mazda's design on the crankshaft has too little metal left after
000056965 MAZDA 323 1995 BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED LEAVING ME WITH OUT THE PROTECTION OF USING SEAT BELTS.
000043522 MAZDA 323 1995 ENGINE DIED DURING HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC SITUATION. LUCKY TO ESCAPE UNHARMED.*AK
996042864 MAZDA 323 1994 HAD ONE BLOWOUT AT LOW SPEED AND ONE TIRE WITH TREAD SEPERATION. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/R75/15 )
0000027652 MAZDA 323 1987 AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT.
0000027651 MAZDA 323 1987 ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON.
0000022183 MAZDA 323 1988 CRANKSHAFT BROKE.
999008862 MAZDA 323 1992 Seatbelt rail was faulty per recall notice 97v-211 and there were no parts available, the dealer has not been able to remedy the defect within a
0000007828 MAZDA 323 1991 Consumer took vehicle into dealer for recall (97v-211) repair of the inoperative passive restraint system, dealer had no parts availabe to repair the
0000007824 MAZDA 323 1991 Consumer took vehicle into dealer for recall (97v-211) repair of the inoperative passive restraint system, dealer had no parts availabe to repair the
0000187540 MAZDA 323 1988 OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY, CALLED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL #95V103005. *AK
0000187520 MAZDA 323 1988 OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY, CALLED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL #95V103005. *AK
996186517 MAZDA 323 1992 FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS, THE SEAT RECLINED TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. *AK
996185702 MAZDA 323 1991 PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *AK
996185701 MAZDA 323 1991 PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *AK
996185682 MAZDA 323 1991 PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *AK
996185681 MAZDA 323 1991 PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *AK
0000185670 MAZDA 323 1988 OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE A YEAR AGO, DEALER SAYS THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE PARTS IN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

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