1992 Mazda 323 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 80%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Mazda 323, 80% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1999-09“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 2002-07“Intermittley driver shoulder belt locks up while in use which causes the driver not able to move safety, and may result a loss of vehicle control. Retractor is broken and need to replace. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #865023, filed 2000-07“Seatbelt rail was faulty per recall notice 97v-211 and there were no parts available, the dealer has not been able to remedy the defect within a reasonable amount of time. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #556482, filed 2000-10“Ongoing problem with seat belt buzzer going off. Consumer had repairs done approximately two year ago, and problem reoccurred again. Dealer/mfr. Notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #832904, filed 1998-12Related recalls
- 97V211000Nov 18, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front seat automatic shoulder belts. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such…Covers: Mazda 323 1990–1994, MX3 1992–1993
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Mazda 323
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mazda 323
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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