CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Mazda 323 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).
1993 Mazda 323 recalls
Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and cause the switch to overheat.
Most common 1993 Mazda 323 problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA 323. THE CONTACT DROVE A LONG DISTANCE WITHOUT REALIZING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED. SHE BELIEVED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT DID NOT INDICATE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH MAZDA AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, POWERTRAIN, SPEED, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 275,000. UPDATED 03/18/08. *LJ UPDATED 03/18/08 *TR
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 SHOULDER HARNESS, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS WILL NOT RETRACT TO SECURE THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE, ALSO THE FRONT DOOR LATCH SWITCH WAS REPLACED, ALSO THE LAP BELT MOTORS ARE NOT RETRACTING, THE BELT OR SHOULDER BELT MOTOR ARE NOT TIGHTENING.
PASSIVE SHOULDER RESTRAINT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN CAR IS STARTED. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE COME OFF ITS TRACT AND IS HANGING LOOSE. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
TRANSMISSION LEAKING CAUSING VIBRATION AT IDLE,JERKING AND HESITATION. NLM
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CHOKES UP, DOES GO INTO REVERSE OR FORWARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1993 Mazda 323 questions
Does the 1993 Mazda 323 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1993 Mazda 323: Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mazda 323?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Power Train (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Mazda 323 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.