Seat Belt Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 48 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt warning light (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mazda MAZDA3


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Mazda MAZDA3

The Seat Belt problem

Airbag warning symbol on dashboard flashes with or without passenger seated in front seat.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Warning Light problem

The warning chime for seat belts not being used is inaudible on the 2008 Mazda3 even with all accessories turned off. The dealer explained that they were changed due to customer complaints that previous years were too loud and persistent.   Read details...

The Pretensioner problem

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact made an emergency stop. The contact stated that he struck the steering wheel with his chest. Additionally, the seat belt pretensioner failed to operate as needed.   Read details...




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