1992 Mazda 323 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 33 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Mazda 323 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1992 Mazda 323. The part named most often is seat belts, with 12 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the webbing and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts12 80%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Engine cooling1 6.7%
- Other or unknown1 6.7%
- Seats1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “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. I do not trust these belts to keep us safe in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #712180, filed 1999-09Engine cooling: “Driver's side seatbelt buckle will not stay latched. Dealer notified. The consumer states that the passenger side seat belt does not work properly and the driver side seat belt does not work and is of track, with a wire exposed. (able to use both lap belts, but the automatic part which goes across the chest are inoperable) the motor runs constantly on the driver's side, when the key is in the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #8014871, filed 2002-07Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Mazda 323 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| 323 FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V674000Oct 19, 2015Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Mazda 323 1990–1995, MPV 1989–1998, Protege 1990–1998 +4 more
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. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points…
- 97V211000Nov 18, 1997Seat belts › Front › WebbingCovers: Mazda 323 1990–1994, MX3 1992–1993
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 assembly can become jammed in the rail rendering the…
Recall details for the 1992 Mazda 323 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA94039Auto restraint system failClosed · Nov 30, 1994
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019Fuel system, Engine cooling, Equipment. In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop…
- 10153339Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018Vehicle speed control, Equipment. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018Vehicle speed control. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10118467Aug 7, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10213425Feb 17, 2016Electrical system. Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10098367Aug 15, 2014Equipment. In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.when a speedometer is…
Other model years of the Mazda 323
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 11 | 84,825 | 2 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 10 | — | 2 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 15 | — | 2 | — | 28 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 20 | — | 2 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 19 | 97,000 | 2 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 38 | 178,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 34 | 222,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 8 | — | 0 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Mazda 323 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1992 Mazda 323 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Mazda 323 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 12 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1992 Mazda 323 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Mazda 323 get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Mazda 323 (323, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.