Driver's side seatbelt buckle will not stay latched. Dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that the passenger side seat belt does not work properly and the driver side seat belt does not work and is of track, with a wire exposed. (able to use both lap belts, but the automatic part which goes across the chest are inoperable) the motor runs constantly on the driver's side, when the key is in the ignition.
1992 Mazda 323 seat belts problems
12 complaints (80% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 80%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: retractor4
- Front: webbing2
- Front: warning light/devices1
- Front: buckle assembly1
- Front: anchorage1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mazda 323 seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Mazda 323 seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Related investigations
Auto restraint system fail
There is no summary currently available
EA94039
What 1992 Mazda 323 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver's seatbelt stopped working, stuck in track.
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 reasonable amount of time. Nlm
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. Retractor is broken and need to replace. Please provide further information.
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. Also the seat belt warning light goes off intermittantly even though we are properly belted. I do not trust these belts to keep us safe in an accident.
Ongoing problem with seat belt buzzer going off. Consumer had repairs done approximately two year ago, and problem reoccurred again. Dealer/mfr. Notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Ea94039, the driver's side seat belt is stuck in the retractor in the forward position. The problem has not been corrected.
The driver's side seat belt makes noise and the passenger's side stopped and cable is coming loose . Please describe .
On both sides of vehicle shoulder seat belts are stuck and only meeting half way.
Auto restraint system failed malfunction of the passive restraint system ea94-039. Tt
Questions about the 1992 Mazda 323 seat belts
Does the 1992 Mazda 323 have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Mazda 323, 80% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Mazda 323 seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 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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