1986 MAZDA 323

0 recalls — 10 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 7 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SEAT BELTS1
STEERING1
POWER TRAIN1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
TIRES1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
SUSPENSION1
STEERING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
Crash
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
Crash
TIRES Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
Crash
SUSPENSION Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
Crash
SEAT BELTS Jun 22, 2001
Incident date: Jun 21, 2001
WINDOWS IN VEHICLE WERE SMOKEY, AND DOOR WAS MELTED/SHUT. AN INVESTIGATOR INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THAT ORIGINATED FROM A SENSOR DEALING WITH RESTRAINT SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 23, 1998
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
WHEELS Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Feb 20, 1997
RIGHT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 MAZDA 323

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 22.0 28.0 24.0 Regular $2,500
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 27.0 25.0 Regular $2,400
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 24.0 31.0 27.0 Regular $2,200

CO2 Emissions: 370.3 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA 323

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA94039 Opened: Nov 30, 1994 — Closed: Nov 26, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1992
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
There is no summary currently available

MAZDA 323 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA 323 across all model years (1988–1995).

13 Total Recalls
207 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
19 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA 323 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1995 1 4 View
1994 2 14 View
1993 2 17 View
1992 2 18 View
1991 2 23 View
1990 2 22 View
1989 1 44 View
1988 1 42 View
1987 0 10 View
1986 (current) 0 10

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