1995 Mazda 323
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 4 complaints
View as data table
| 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
3 of 4 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.
Show complaint excerpts
The rail of the automatic shoulder belt wore sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly became jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-22
Both left and right side of motorized seat belt failed leaving me with out the protection of using seat belts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-26
Passenger's side retractor was jammed in the middle.consumer had to cut cable to get buckle to retract, then, drivers side retractor was moving very slow, so consumer decided once it had retracted to take fuse out because it looked like the same...
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-19
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
Engine died during high speed traffic situation. Lucky to escape unharmed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-22
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Mazda 323 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V674000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Mazda 323?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda 323 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.