1993 Mazda 323 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 60%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Mazda 323, 60% of the 10 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.
“Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on shoulder harness, dealership is aware of problem. . Consumer stated the passenger side shoulder harness will not retract to secure the passenger in the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, also the front door latch switch was replaced, also the lap belt motors are not retracting, the belt or shoulder belt motor are not tightening.”
NHTSA complaint #8007673, filed 2002-04“Passive shoulder restraint on driver's side will not retract when car is started. The cable appears to have come off its tract and is hanging loose. I have also experienced intermittent problems with the passive restraint on the passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #716388, filed 1999-12“Ea94-039 active, lap/shoulder belt retractor will not retract and fasten properly. Warning lights and beeps intermittently even when belts are fastened. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #971319, filed 1995-08Related 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 1993 Mazda 323
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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