Mazda 323 1986
Model 323 made in 1986 by Mazda got 10 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. The car has one 1.6l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 27/39/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 26/30/28 | 29/38/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/34/30 | 31/43/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 4 | 850829 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/23/1998 | |||
| While the consumer was driving noticed white smoke coming from the hood of vehicle. afterwards, the electrical system in the car shut off along with the motor. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/21/2001 | |||
| Windows in vehicle were smokey, and door was melted/shut. an investigator informed consumer that there was an electrical fire in passenger compartment that originated from a sensor dealing with restraint system. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| STEERING | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| TIRES | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 02/20/1997 | 1 | ||
| Right rear wheel fell off, causing accident. (ohio state police report) | |||