MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mazda 323

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1989 Mazda 323
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:49.455Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda 323 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 35 complaints 1988 1989: 38 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 20 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995
1989: 38 complaints
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YearComplaints
19864
19878
198835
198938
199019
199120
199215
199310
199411
19954

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SEAT BELTS 63%

63% of complaints: seat belts — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BROAD SIDE A CAR THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAINT ME ON IMPACT CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950419

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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ENGINE; CAR HAD THREE FIRE FROM TRANSMISSION FLUID FALLING ON THE TRANSMISSION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950206

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

THE ALTERNATOR QUIT WHICH CAUSED THE COOLING FAN TO STOP , THE HEAT LIGHT DIDNT COME ON SO THE CAR RAN HOT AND EXPLODED THE RADIATOR, THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR CRACKED AND SPEWED OUT ALL OF THE WATER , THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing spindle and front.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and carburetor system.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950801)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19951215 — seat belts

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES A

Campaign 95V103005 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Mazda 323 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V103005 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Mazda 323 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mazda 323?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Mazda 323 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.