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 provide any further infomation.
The worst 1991 Mazda 323 problems
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- Seat belts13
- Lights3
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Mazda 323
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
See all 2 recalls for the 1991 Mazda 323
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 1991 Mazda 323 25
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
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Subject on passive seat belt retractor switch
- Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center
- Subject pertaining to mtx overhaul information
What 1991 Mazda 323 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer received recall letter 97v211000 concerning automatic shoulder belts. Dealer refused to correct recall problem because there was no mazda mechanic at dealership.
Consumer took vehicle into dealer for recall (97v‑211) repair of the inoperative passive restraint system, dealer had no parts availabe to repair the vehicle. Nlm
Recall 97v211000/ manufacturer's recall 72803/ shoulder seat belts. Consumer took vehicle in for an appointment, waited for a couple of hours & found out that dealer didn't have the part. Consumer feels that when appointment was made they could have been advised that the part was out of stock.
The window moulding on the driver's and passenger's side windows is clipped on. The window moulding is not bolded on sercurely. About 2 or 3 years ago while driving the moulding on windshield came off and hit the windshield. The problem was reported to the dealer/manufacturer .the problem has not been corrected.
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 around a couple of times, hit a pole and began spinning aroung again before stopping. The vehicle was totalled.
When driver gets into the vehicle the automatic seat belt jams on anyone that is sitting in the seat, and it very hard to be released from the seat belt.
Plastic headlight lenses are turning colors, causing light to be very dim when driving at night. Qcaw
The plastic lenses of both headlights have become milky and glazed.
Driver's side seat belt isn't working .
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Questions about the 1991 Mazda 323
Is the 1991 Mazda 323 reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1991 Mazda 323, 1.3 times a typical 323 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mazda 323?
Seat belts, with 13 complaints. Next is lights (3).
How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda 323 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1991 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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