1987 Mazda 323 recalls & complaints

10 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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10complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Mazda 323 under individual trim or body names rather than "323", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

10complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Engine (5), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Airbags (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

04/25/2002 · Engine
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.*AK

05/22/2001 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION IS OPERATING POORLY, IT IS STARTING TO SLIP. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

11/06/1999 · Engine
CONSUMER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND RAN INTO THE CAR AHEAD OR HER. *ET

04/01/1997 · Brakes
ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON.

04/01/1997 · Brakes
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING NOISE.

04/01/1997 · Airbags
AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT.

12/18/1995 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WINDSHIELD ARM BOLT FAILS IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

12/13/1995 · Engine · crash
THE OVERFLOW RESERVOIR OF THE RADIATOR,THE CAP POPS UP TO EASILY.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

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