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...
Electrical system
Mazda 323 Electrical problems by year
6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda 323's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Latest 323 electrical complaints
The air bag light in the dash started blinking a code (51) indicating failure of the air bag module. I took the car to the mazda dealer. They returned the car to me with no repair. They indicated that mazda no longer makes or supplies the air bag module. They recommended finding a used module from a junk yard dealer. I contacted mazda corporation. They told me the same thing; buy a used air bag module from a junk yard dealer. I went online and found the used modules selling for about 10 times the price...
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that mazda corp had sold them for. I also found entries from individuals who had been injured by the air bags. There were multiple recommendations that the module not be replaced because the air bags could kill. I have written to mazda corp. Telling them that I expected them to replace the whole system. A secretary called me--and offered to do nothing. *Tr
The alternator quit which caused the cooling fan to stop , the heat light didnt come on so the car ran hot and exploded the radiator, the top of the radiator cracked and spewed out all of the water , the brakes failed twice and had to replace the master cylinder and rear brakes ,
While the consumer was driving noticed white smoke coming from the hood of vehicle. Afterwards, the electrical system in the car shut off along with the motor. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *Ak
Abrupt/catastrophic engine system failure. Vehicle shutdown. Will not restart.Ad vehicle towed to dealer and dealer did not know cause of problem. Thinks, however, it is the electronic control module. Manufacturer/dealer stalling repairs. *Ak
Driving at speed 65mph, vehicle overheated, under the hood compartment fire, faulty fuel pump, causing the vehicle to explode. *Ak
The driver's side seat belt makes noise and the passenger's side stopped and cable is coming loose . Please describe .*Ak
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data