MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mazda 323

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1993 Mazda 323
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:02:38.475Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 35 complaints 1988 1989: 38 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 20 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 10 complaints 1993 10 1994: 11 complaints 1995: 4 complaints
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 35 complaints 1988 1989: 38 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 20 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 10 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 35 complaints 1988 1989: 38 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 20 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 10 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995

1993: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19864
19878
198835
198938
199019
199120
199215
199310
199411
19954

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

7 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

Drivers passive restraint system stopped midway w/passenger side experiencing same intermittently. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-01

Drivers side passive restraint will tighten when used w/no warning. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-01

Ea94-039 active, lap/shoulder belt retractor will not retract and fasten properly. Warning lights and beeps intermittently even when belts are fastened.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-30

Power train

2 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Structure

2 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid and door.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

Parking brake

1 of 10 total reports mentions: parking brake.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 Mazda 323. The contact drove a long distance without realizing that the parking brake was applied. She believed that there was failure with the instrument panel that did not indicate the parking brake was applied.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-04

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-11-26 Auto restraint system fail
  2. R
    1998-03-31Seat belts97V211000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2015-12-17Electrical system15V674000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Mazda 323 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V211000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 15V674000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Mazda 323?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Mazda 323 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.