"How reliable is the 1991 Mazda 323?"

"Based on 23 NHTSA complaints, the 1991 Mazda 323 has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is SEAT BELTS."

"What are common problems with the 1991 Mazda 323?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Mazda 323 is SEAT BELTS, accounting for a significant portion of the 23 total complaints filed."

1991 Mazda 323: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 23 complaints

Total Complaints

SEAT BELTS

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE/DRAGGING, ALSO DOORS DRAG WHEN PARKING VEHICLE ON UNEVEN SURFACE. *AK"

"WARNING LIGHT GOES ON WHEN SEATBELT IS LATCHED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT"

"THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK. TT"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28