Vehicle stalls at any speed/ any time. Vehicle at repair shop at this time. Please provide additional comments.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
1987 Mazda 323 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1987 Mazda 323 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (5) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1986 has 4 and the 1988 has 35.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 323 year, for its age
#75 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1987 Mazda 323 problems
Share of all 8 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1987 Mazda 323
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1987 Mazda 323. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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8 complaints about the 1987 Mazda 323
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Transmission is operating poorly, it is starting to slip. Contacted dealer.*Ak
Consumer vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and ran into the car ahead or her. *Et
Abs light began staying on. Traveling at 45mph on a cold morning, applied brakes, resulting in hitting a deer head on, no air bag deflated, brakes shimmy when applied. Repair of no avail. *Ak
Windshield arm bolt fails immediately. Please describe details. Tt
The overflow reservoir of the radiator,the cap pops up to easily.Please describe details. Tt
CRANKSHAFT FAILED. *AK
Crankshaft cracked where it attached to the timing belt pulley. Tt
Mazda 323: every year compared
All 323 years1987 Mazda 323 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Mazda 323 | 8 | 0 | B | |
| 1987 Mazda RX7 | 50 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Mazda 626 | 30 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Mazda B2000 | 8 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Mazda Mazda Truck | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Mazda B2200 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1987 Mazda B2600 | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1987 Mazda MX6 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1987 Mazda B Series | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1987 Mazda 323
Does the 1987 Mazda 323 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1987 Mazda 323 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mazda 323?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (5), transmission & drivetrain (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1987 Mazda 323 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 11, 1995 and the latest on April 25, 2002. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1987 Mazda 323 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 73 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Mazda 323 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda 323 years have the most complaints?
1989 (38), 1988 (35), 1991 (20). See every Mazda 323 year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Mazda 323 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data