1991 Mazda 323
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
14 of 20 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.
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WARNING LIGHT GOES ON WHEN SEATBELT IS LATCHED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950425
3 of 20 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing flasher unit and concealment devices.
2 of 20 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing.
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WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE/DRAGGING, ALSO DOORS DRAG WHEN PARKING VEHICLE ON UNEVEN SURFACE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19950209
1 of 20 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
1 of 20 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 19981118
SAFETY TIMELINE
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
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
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 F
Campaign 97V211000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 15V674000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1991 Mazda 323 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 97V211000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1991 Mazda 323 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mazda 323?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda 323 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.