MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mazda 323

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1989 Mazda 323
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:09.459Z

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
38
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

63% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 35 complaints 1989: 38 complaints 1989 38 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 20 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 35 complaints 1988 1989: 38 complaints 1989 38 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 20 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 35 complaints 1988 1989: 38 complaints 1989 38 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 20 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995

1989: 38 complaints

View as data table
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% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 1995-04-19

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine; car had three fire from transmission fluid falling on the transmission. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-06

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, 2004-04-22

Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic

Suspension

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing spindle and front.

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and carburetor system.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

5% · 2 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  2. R
    1995-12-15Seat belts95V103005 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Mazda 323 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103005 · Seat belts
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.