1987 MAZDA 323

0 recalls, 10 complaints - 3 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
AIR BAGS1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 15, 2002
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 22, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
TRANSMISSION IS OPERATING POORLY, IT IS STARTING TO SLIP. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 1, 2000
CONSUMER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND RAN INTO THE CAR AHEAD OR HER. *ET
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT Jun 27, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 27, 1997
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING NOISE.
AIR BAGS Jun 27, 1997
AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Dec 18, 1995
WINDSHIELD ARM BOLT FAILS IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Dec 13, 1995
Incident date: Dec 7, 1995
THE OVERFLOW RESERVOIR OF THE RADIATOR,THE CAP POPS UP TO EASILY.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
CRANKSHAFT FAILED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 11, 1995
Incident date: Sep 27, 1994
CRANKSHAFT CRACKED WHERE IT ATTACHED TO THE TIMING BELT PULLEY. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 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 $2,550
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 27.0 25.0 Regular $2,450
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 24.0 31.0 27.0 Regular $2,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 MAZDA 323

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
008/97 May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
001/97G Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW

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.

EA95005 Opened: Mar 10, 1995 , Closed: Aug 1, 1995
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA94039 Opened: Nov 30, 1994 , Closed: Nov 26, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
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
2 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 (current) 0 10
1986 0 10 View

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