- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Mazda 323 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1995 Mazda 323 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (3) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the switch. For comparison, the 1994 has 11.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 323 year, for its age
#226 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Mazda 323 problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1995 Mazda 323 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1995 Mazda 323
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The rail of the automatic shoulder belt wore sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly became jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative. When I went to get out of my car the buckle assembly stopped about 3/4 of the way towards the front of the car. In this position it makes my car totally unsafe and illegal to drive. Either a recall similar to 97v211000 should be issued for the 1995 model or that recall should extend to cover the 1995 model by mazda. It's the same issue/problem and mazda is liable and responsible for fixing it. *Tr
Both left and right side of motorized seat belt failed leaving me with out the protection of using seat belts.
Passenger's side retractor was jammed in the middle.Consumer had to cut cable to get buckle to retract, then, drivers side retractor was moving very slow, so consumer decided once it had retracted to take fuse out because it looked like the same problem as the passenger's side. Consumer has to use seatbelt manualy, and these are automatic seatbelts. Consumer is having the same problem as the recall 97v211000 on the 1994 mazda 323. *Ak
Engine died during high speed traffic situation. Lucky to escape unharmed.*Ak
Mazda 323: every year compared
All 323 years1995 Mazda 323 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mazda 323 | 4 | 1 | A | |
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 493 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda Millenia | 88 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck | 42 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-6 | 38 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 30 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MPV | 24 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 10 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda 929 | 3 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Mazda 323
Does the 1995 Mazda 323 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 Mazda 323: switch (October 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda 323?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (3), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Mazda 323 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 7, 2000 and the latest on March 22, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Mazda 323 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 86 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mazda 323 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda 323 years have the most complaints?
1989 (38), 1988 (35), 1991 (20). See every Mazda 323 year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Mazda 323 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data