Tl*the contact owns a 1990 mazda 323. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and whenever the vehicle idled excessively the rpms also increased. The dealer was notified and stated that there was nothing that they could do. The dealer also told him to contact the manufacturer for further instructions. There was only one dealer in his area which is not a certified mazda dealer. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The worst 1990 Mazda 323 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts13
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts13
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
- Risk
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Recall number 15V674000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front seat automatic shoulder belts. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly can become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
- Risk
- A seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passive shoulder belt assembly with a modified one (with additional dust lip) in vehicles which have experienced a problem. In vehicles in which the automatic shoulder belt functions properly, the rails will be inspected and replaced with modified rails if they exceed the inspection criteria.
Recall number 97V211000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95005
Auto restraint system fail
There is no summary currently available
EA94039
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Mazda 323 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a...
- Battery test procedure requirements. tt
- Speedometer replacement procedure. tt
- Subject on passive seat belt retractor switch. yc
- Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. yc
- Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. yc
What 1990 Mazda 323 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 disengaged on their own,the seat belts retractor was not retractable. No injuries to report. The driver was able to drive to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the seat belts needed to be replaced.
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.
When closing door seat belt does not retract. Can hear clicking sound, but seatbelt does not go back in. Dealer contacted.
Motor belt/shoulder failed prior to recall notice, during recall repair extra charges due to parts not included in recall notice.(97v‑211) mjs
Automatic transmission failure. Aw
Intermittently the front seat belts retract back and forth on their own. Manufacturer was notified.
Recall # 97v211000, shoulder belts; when owner arrived for scheduled appointment he was informed that parts were not available to correct recall. Owner has contacted dealer on (3) other occasions. The dealer is not able to tell owner when parts will be available.
The driver's side seat belt failed and the light comes on.
Plastic radiator melted and split open, spewing out fluid.
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Questions about the 1990 Mazda 323
Is the 1990 Mazda 323 reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1990 Mazda 323, 1.3 times a typical 323 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Mazda 323?
Seat belts, with 13 complaints. Next is acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Mazda 323 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Mazda 323 seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V211000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda 323 have the most seat belts problems?
The Mazda 323 model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1990 (13 complaints), 1991 (13 complaints) and 1992 (12 complaints).
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