What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Mazda 323?

EPA figures for the 1989 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 1989 Mazda 323?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1989 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 1989 Mazda 323?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Mazda 323, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mazda · 1989

1989 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	25	22	404
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	19	22	20	444
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.

Campaign 95V103005

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)

34 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 23 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Power Train 2

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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.