John Deere 322

1988–199218 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
2
1 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power18 HP
Engine (kW)13 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionshaft-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years1988–1992

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

2 reported
1 high1 low
Starter replacement compatibility issue with nose cone angle
high

Multiple replacement starters (Wilson, DB Electrical, John Deere reman) have nose cones at different angles compared to original Hitachi starter, preventing proper installation. Nose cone opening hits flywheel during installation attempt.

electronics
John Deere 322 Starter Replacement
low

I have a Jone Deere 322, (1989-1990 I believe) with what I believe to be a bad starter. So far I have been through 3 replacement starters that are stated to be compatible on a 322, but so far all 3 of the new starters nose cones are on a different, but all similar angle to each other, than the original Hitachi starter that I removed and will not slide into position. It looks like the opening of the nose cone is hitting the flywheel. First starter was a Wilson Starter (WIL 91-25-1109) from O'reilly's Auto Parts, Second was from DB Electrical (49-5798 SHI0108), 3rd was a Re-man starter from John Deere (SE501846). I have pictures of the original Hilti starter and the John Deere Reman to show the difference. Any ideas what I could be doing wrong? https://preview.redd.it/ms3x54ypn1if1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=461163bab5ac6b249918825c013450c28de354ec https://preview.redd.it/s24305ypn1if1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=00ca3f38eb0995c2cc4dfa34e75f906ec20d7afc https://preview.redd.it/22oaj4ypn1if1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cdb107e314cdddd9a06a554286e9b00ffb0a9807

Electrical

Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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