1994 Mazda 323 problems
The Mazda Familia (Japanese: マツダ ファミリア, Matsuda Famiria), also marketed prominently as the Mazda 323, Mazda Protegé and Mazda Allegro, is a small family car that was manufactured by Mazda between 1963 and 2003. The Familia line was replaced by the Mazda3/Axela for 2004.
It was marketed as the Familia in Japan, which means "family" in Latin. For export, earlier models were sold with nameplates including: "800", "1000", "1200", and "1300". In North America, the 1200 was replaced by the Mazda GLC, with newer models becoming "323" and "Protegé". In Europe, all Familias sold after 1977 were called "323".
The Familia was also rebranded as the Ford Laser and Ford Meteor in Asia, Oceania, Southern Africa, some Latin American countries and, from 1991, as the Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer in North America. In addition, the Familia name was used as the Mazda Familia Wagon/Van, a badge-engineered version of the Nissan AD wagon (1994–2017) and Toyota Probox (2018–present).
Mazda Familias were manufactured in the Hiroshima Plant and also assembled from "knock-down kits" in various countries including Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Colombia, and New Zealand. Some of these plants kept manufacturing the Familia long after it was discontinued at home.
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Common 1994 Mazda 323 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Mazda 323 1994, several common problems have been reported:
- Low Beams Not Working:
- Owners have reported issues with the low beams not functioning properly, despite other lights working fine. The problem could be related to the bulb or other electrical components.
- To address this, owners should check the bulb, wiring, and connections to ensure proper functionality.
- Starting Problem:
- Some owners have experienced starting issues where the car cuts off while driving or has a hard crank during ignition.
- This problem could be linked to a faulty temperature switch sensor or other issues related to fuel economy and sensors.
- It is recommended to have a mechanic diagnose the specific cause to resolve the starting problem effectively.
- Power Loss While Driving:
- Complaints include power loss while driving, leading to jerking or hesitation.
- This issue might be due to various factors like injectors, spark plugs, fuel filter, or air flow sensor.
- Owners should consider checking and potentially replacing these components to address the power loss while driving.
- Radiator Fan Failure:
- Some owners have reported problems with the radiator fan not activating unless the windshield wipers are turned on.
- This issue could be caused by a bad contact in the ignition switch, affecting the fan's operation.
- To resolve this, owners should inspect the wiring and connections related to the radiator fan and address any faulty components.
- Raw Fuel Through the Exhaust:
- A few reports mention raw fuel passing through the exhaust, indicating a potential issue with the fuel system.
- This problem could be related to fuel leaks, injector issues, or other fuel system components.
- Owners should have a mechanic inspect the fuel system to identify and fix the source of the raw fuel passing through the exhaust.
These common problems with the Mazda 323 1994 highlight various issues that owners have faced, ranging from electrical and lighting issues to starting problems and fuel system concerns. Addressing these problems promptly through proper diagnosis and repairs can help maintain the car's performance and reliability.
1994 Mazda 323 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda 323 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seat belts problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Mazda 323 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1994 Mazda 323 complaints
The NHTSA has received 11 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Mazda 323.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-01
- VIN: JM1NA353XR0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 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
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-30
- VIN: JM1BG2320S0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I WAS USING MY SEAT BELT AS WAS MY PASSENGER. I STOPPED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT, MY SEAT BELT WOULD NOT SLIDE BACK OVER MY BODY. MY PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WAS STILL IN PLACE AS IT HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED WHEN I STOPPED THE CAR AND GOT OUT. THE FOLLOWING DAY MY SEAT BELT WORKED WHEN I FIRST STARTED THE CAR. WHEN I DROVE FOR ABOUT 3 MILES, I STOPPED THE CAR AND GOT OUT. WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK AND HAS NOT SINCE IN THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS. THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE IN THE CENTER CONSOLE WHERE THE GEAR SHIFT IS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED WHILE THE GEAR IS IN PARK AND STOPS MAKING THE NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE, HOWEVER THE RED SEAT BELT LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLINK. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1BG2314R0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MAZDA OF NORTH AMERICA OPERATIONS HAS NOTIFIED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH US FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS-FMVSS208(OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION PASSIVE RESTRAINT REQUIREMENT) SCC
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-09-22
- VIN: IF2CU44X6RU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: HAD ONE BLOWOUT AT LOW SPEED AND ONE TIRE WITH TREAD SEPERATION. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/R75/15 )
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-01
- VIN: JM1BG2329R0
- Components: STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE FUEL USAGE DECREASED FROM 36MPG DOWN TO 24MPG; THE TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING A CLICKING SOUND FROM TAKEOFF; AND THE SUSPENSION STARTED CLICKING WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-12
- VIN: JMBG2343R07
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY GETS JAMMED IN THE RAIL, RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1BG2343R0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE ON RECALL#97V211 THE RESTRAINTS NO LONGER RETRACT AUTOMATICALLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-30
- VIN: JM1BG2320R0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND WILL SOMETIMES JAM AND TIGHTEN UP WHILE DRIVING
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHILE IN AN SIDE COLLISION SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP TO PROTECT CONSUMER. A WEEK LATER CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR FRONT SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1BG2327R0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SIDE PASSIVE SHOULDER BELT FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-11-28
- VIN: JM1BG2321R0
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: REAR VIEW MIRROR IS TOO LOW FOR A TALL PERSON, IT BLOCKS THE RIGHT HAND VIEW. TT
1994 Mazda 323 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1994 Mazda 323.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- 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.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- 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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