1992 Mazda 323

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1992 Mazda 323
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:19.212Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1992: 15 complaints

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

SEAT BELTS

12 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990926

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19950417

STEERING

1 of 15 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing arm.

SEATS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 15 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 15 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing cables.

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 (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (1 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 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, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 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.