1989 Mazda 323 vs 1991 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 | 1989 Mazda 323 | 1991 Mazda 323 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 5 | 25 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 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 | 23 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 |
1989 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.