1988 MAZDA 323 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
42
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 MAZDA 323
The 1988 MAZDA 323 has received a total of 42 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (21 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (4 complaints), and Seat Belts (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 MAZDA 323
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 MAZDA 323, potentially affecting up to 360,433 vehicles.
Recall 95V103005 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 360,433 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 MAZDA 323
42 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 MAZDA 323. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
NHTSA RECALL 95-V-103-005 CONCERNING FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. CONSUMER STATED THIS RECALL WAS DONE ON 1997. HOWEVER RECALL FAILED.*AK
THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT CATCH (HOLD) PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY IF AND ACCIDENT OCCURED. *YC
CRANKSHAFT BROKE.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. WHENEVER THE CSS IS IN USED, & BUCKLED IN, THE LOCKING MECHANISM WOULD POP OUT & RELEASE THE BELT. CSS IS NOT SECURED.
Safety Rating for the 1988 MAZDA 323
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 MAZDA 323 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 MAZDA 323
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 MAZDA 323
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA 323
- 1986 MAZDA 323 — 10 complaints
- 1987 MAZDA 323 — 10 complaints
- 1988 MAZDA 323 (current)
- 1989 MAZDA 323 — 44 complaints
- 1990 MAZDA 323 — 22 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA 323 — 23 complaints
- 1992 MAZDA 323 — 18 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA 323 — 17 complaints
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