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1988 Mazda 323
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 22 | 20 | 444 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 | 404 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 | 329 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
42 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Mazda 323?
EPA figures for the 1988 Mazda 323 reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Mazda 323?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Mazda 323. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1988 Mazda 323?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Mazda 323, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.