1993 Mazda MX3 seat belts problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1993 Mazda MX3 — 56% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Drivers side automatic belt does not work. Can only use lap belt. Had dealership correct during initial recall but there was not a problem then. Years later problem began and mazda will not correct. Seat belt keeps moving back and forth in track and will not lock in place. I have to remove fuse…”
filed May 29, 2019
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mazda mx3. The contact stated that the drivers side motor for the seat belt failed and locked when she opened the door. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer; nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was…”
filed May 4, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on passive seat belt retractor switch. *yc
01198 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 1998
Seat Belts problems in other MX3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 MX3 | 30 | 68% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Mazda MX3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.