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1990–1995 · 6 model years

Mazda 323 recalls & problems by year

11 recalls and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199120 complaints
Most recalls19942 recalls
Crashes reported7in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201990: 19 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 20 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 15 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 10 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 11 complaints, 2 recalls1995: 4 complaints, 1 recalls199019911992199319941995
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1995 323—25–28 mpg140000
1994 323—25–28 mpg2111000
1993 323—25–28 mpg2100000
1992 323—25–28 mpg2151030
1991 323—21–23 mpg2201000
1990 323——2194010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Seat belts57
  • Power train7
  • Engine and engine cooling6
  • Vehicle speed control3
  • Exterior lighting3
  • Steering3
  • Electrical system3
  • Suspension2