Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1991 Mazda 323. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Ignition Switch may Overheat
- Summary
- 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 inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
- Consequence
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
MAZDA/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL
- Summary
- 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 SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.
- Consequence
- A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSIVE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE (WITH ADDITIONAL DUST LIP) IN VEHICLES WHICH HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, THE RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED WITH MODIFIED RAILS IF THEY EXCEED THE INSPECTION CRITERIA.
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Owner complaints (20)
20 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The seat belts is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 13 | 65% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 15% |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% |
How 1991 compares with other 323 years
Best and worst 323 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 35 | 1 |
| 1989 | 38 | 1 |
| 1990 | 19 | 2 |
| 1991 | 20 | 2 |
| 1992 | 15 | 2 |
| 1993 | 10 | 2 |
| 1994 | 11 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 1991 323 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1991 Mazda 323 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda 323 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 15V674000 (electrical), 97V211000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1991 Mazda 323 problems?
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Seat belts (13), Exterior lighting (3), Suspension (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1991 323 compare with other years?
Among the 1986–1995 Mazda 323 model years at least five years old, the 1986 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 1989 the most (38). The 1991 drew 20. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.