1993 Mazda MX3 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 56%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Mazda MX3, 56% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drivers side automatic belt does not work. Can only use lap belt. Had dealership correct during initial recall but there was not a problem then. Years later problem began and Mazda will not correct. Seat belt keeps moving back and forth in track and will not lock in place. I have to remove fuse because it is constant.”
NHTSA complaint #11210519, filed 2019-05, 150,000 miles“Driver's side automatic seat belt failed. A recall was issued and repairs done. However, problem recurred. Billion Mazda of sioux falls ordered a new automatic seat belt assy problem fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10089868, filed 2004-09, 136,000 miles“Dt: 1993 Mazda MX3. The consumer received a recall 72803 in april 2005 concerning the seat belts. The seat belts were repaired in april 2005. The seat belts malfunctioned at least 3 times since they were repaired. The vehicle had been taken back 3 times and they could not remedy the problem. They asked the consumer to bring the vehicle back for a fourth time. This started out with the passenger side and then on both sides. The seat belts were automatic shoulder belts, and they would not release automatically and must be released manually. (12/01/05) refer to recall campaign# 97v211000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131002, filed 2005-08, 130,431 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Mazda MX3. The contact stated that the drivers side motor for the seat belt failed and locked when she opened the door. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer; nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10399092, filed 2011-05, 99,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Mazda MX3. The contact stated that the automatic seat belt was jammed and would not latch. In addition, the shoulder strap would not come restrain over the shoulder. The contact believed the failure to be a severe safety issue because only the lap belt was operable. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 06/01/11 updated 06/10/11”
NHTSA complaint #10398272, filed 2011-04, 93,000 milesRelated 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 MX3 1992–1993, 323 1990–1994
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30 | 56% |
| 1992 | 31 | 69% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mazda MX3
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Mazda MX3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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