Mazda 323 years to avoid
No model year of the Mazda 323 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mazda 323 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mazda 323 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda 323 problems
All model years combined.
- Seat belts53
- Transmission5
- Engine5
- Steering3
- Lights3
- Electrical3
- Acceleration3
- Visibility2
- Suspension2
- Brakes2
- Body2
- Tires1
Mazda 323 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | - | 4 | Seat belts | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 11 | Seat belts | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1993 | - | 10 | Seat belts | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 15 | Seat belts | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 20 | Seat belts | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 19 | Seat belts | 2 | 4 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Mazda 323
What years of the Mazda 323 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mazda 323 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mazda 323?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda 323?
Seat belts, with 53 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (5) and engine (5).
How many recalls does the Mazda 323 have?
2 recalls between 1990 and 1995. The 1994 model year has the most, with 2.
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