1998 Mazda 323
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Mazda 323 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 324 on record.
1998 Mazda 323 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Mazda 323 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Mazda 323.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 9
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. When returning from f…
Bulletin 01-010-22 · Power Train · Sep 2022In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Bulletin 09-024-22 · Electrical System · Jul 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guideli…
Bulletin 02-004-22 · Suspension · May 2022This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâÂÂs floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
Bulletin 09-025-21-3824 · Equipment · Aug 2021Some customers may experience the MAZDA CONNECT rebooting or the screen turning black under any temperature. When the concern occurs, MAZDA CONNECT reboots repeatedly, and if the SD card is removed during this reboot cycle, the rebooting cycle ends. This is ca…
Bulletin 09-017-21-3808 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Equipment, Electrical System · Jun 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
Bulletin 09-002-21-3770 · Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System, Equipment · Jan 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealerâÂÂs responsibility to comply with Feder…
Bulletin 09-003-20-3671 · Equipment, Electrical System · Jan 2020CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
Bulletin 00198 · Steering · Apr 1998PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
Bulletin 97102302097 · Structure · Oct 1997Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 323. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mazda 323
The Mazda Familia , also marketed prominently as the Mazda 323, Mazda Protegé and Mazda Allegro, is a small family car that was manufactured by Mazda between 1963 and 2003. The Familia line was replaced by the Mazda3/Axela for 2004.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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