1988 Mazda 323 vs 1990 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 Mazda 323 | 1990 Mazda 323 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 4 | 24 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 323 | Mazda 323 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 28 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 1 |
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.