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.
1990 Mazda 323 seat belts problems
13 complaints (68% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 68%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: webbing3
- Front: retractor3
- Front: buckle assembly3
- Front: anchorage1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mazda 323 seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
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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What 1990 Mazda 323 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
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.
Owner states that seat belts on drivers side do not retract. He notes that he had seat belts on driver's side repaired and then the other side went out.
Ea94-039 passive restraint; drivers side failed to complete cycle and not restrain driver. Please describe details. Tt
Passenger seat belt buckle push button broke. Passenger seat belt hardly is used. Please describe details. Tt
Questions about the 1990 Mazda 323 seat belts
Does the 1990 Mazda 323 have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Mazda 323, 68% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Mazda 323 seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
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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