1987 Mazda 323: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
1995: 4; 2001: 1; 2002: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480049 · 1995-02-03 (February 3, 1995)
CRANKSHAFT FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8008613 · 2002-04-25 (April 25, 2002)
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. VEHICLE AT REPAIR SHOP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8008613 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 888875 · 2001-05-22 (May 22, 2001)
TRANSMISSION IS OPERATING POORLY, IT IS STARTING TO SLIP. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 888875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958538 · 1995-01-11 (January 11, 1995)
CRANKSHAFT CRACKED WHERE IT ATTACHED TO THE TIMING BELT PULLEY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976641 · 1995-12-13 (December 13, 1995)
THE OVERFLOW RESERVOIR OF THE RADIATOR,THE CAP POPS UP TO EASILY.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976719 · 1995-12-18 (December 18, 1995)
WINDSHIELD ARM BOLT FAILS IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976719 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.