1988 Honda Accord vs 1988 Mazda 323
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Honda Accord | 1988 Mazda 323 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 4 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 20–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mazda 323 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 31 | 28 |
| Power Train | 11 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 4 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
1988 Honda Accord
1988 Mazda 323
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.