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MAZDA 323 WAGON

1 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1988–1988.

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Model years
1

The MAZDA323 WAGON appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 1 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 1 model year (1988–1988). That averages roughly 1 complaint per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 21 investigation files tied to this model, with 1 currently open. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19881

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

RQ26002Recall QueryOpen2026-01-26

Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy

PE19006Preliminary EvaluationClosed2019-05-02

Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment

PE18006Preliminary EvaluationClosed2018-05-21

Front Subframe Corrosion

PE15022Preliminary EvaluationClosed2015-06-09

Lower ball joint separation

PE14005Preliminary EvaluationClosed2014-02-10

Brake Booster Failure

PE13015Preliminary EvaluationClosed2013-05-09

Door Latch Failures Due to Loose Screws

DP12005Defect PetitionClosed2012-07-17

Cruise Control Cable

PE11026Preliminary EvaluationClosed2011-08-09

Brake master cylinder leak

EA10002Engineering AnalysisClosed2010-01-14

Engine Compartment Fire

PE09045Preliminary EvaluationClosed2009-09-23

CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET FAILURE

View all 21 investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the MAZDA 323 WAGON?▼
The MAZDA 323 WAGON has received 1 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1988 to 1988, with 0 recalls. That averages about 1 complaints per model year.
What years of MAZDA 323 WAGON are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the MAZDA 323 WAGON from 1988 to 1988 (1 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the MAZDA 323 WAGON have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many MAZDA 323 WAGON model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common MAZDA 323 WAGON complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the MAZDA 323 WAGON are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my MAZDA 323 WAGON has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. MAZDA 323 WAGON totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.