MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mazda 323

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1992 Mazda 323
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:26.845Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda 323 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 34 complaints 1988 1989: 38 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 20 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995
1992: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19864
19878
198834
198938
199019
199120
199215
199310
199411
19954

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

4 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.

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PASSENGER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTERMITTENTLY, AND WHEN CLOSE OVER RETRACT, EA94-039 ACTIVE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950417

SEAT BELTS

3 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.

STEERING

1 of 15 total reports mentions: steering.

SEATS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASH INJURY
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FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS, THE SEAT RECLINED TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960325

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941130 — EA (closed 19971126)

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

R 19980331 — seat belts

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

R 20151217 — electrical system

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

1992 Mazda 323 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V211000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Mazda 323?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:retractor, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Mazda 323 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.