1989 MAZDA 626
2 recalls, 48 complaints - 5 TSBs
93V174000 Oct 29, 1993
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. SUBSEQUENT LOWERING OF THE ASSOCIATED WINDOW MAY FORCE THE ACTUATING ROD DOWNWARD AND RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH.
Consequence
INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.
93E035000 Oct 13, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Defect Description
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Consequence
IF THE RETAINING RING DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THEGROOVE, THE AXLE LUG NUTS WILL BREAK, CAUSING THE BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL, AND TIREASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
Complaint Statistics
48 total complaints
4 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 8, 2006
Incident date: Jan 3, 2006
MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TWO TRANSMISSIONS PUT INTO A CAR WITH LESS THAN 150,000 MILES. NOW DEAD BUT MONEY OWED ON CAR. HOW CAN YOU KEEP GETTING THESE COMPLAINTS AND NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT? *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 24, 2002
Incident date: Sep 11, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 24, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 1, 2000
THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK SS10 P195/60R15 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BULGES UNDER THE TREAD WHICH CAUSED VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING, ORIGINALLY REPORTED (ODI# 732737). *MJS
TIRES
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Sep 28, 2000
THE TIRE HAS NOT COMPLETELY FAILED. IT HAS A LONGITUDINAL BULGE ON THE TREAD THAT GOES ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/60R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P195/60R15 )
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 11, 2000
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 93V174000/ DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER CORRECTED THE RECALL. CONSUMER CURRENTLY IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALL REPAIRS. WHEN LOWERING THE WINDOW, DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY OPENS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 7, 1999
Incident date: Jul 2, 1999
TRAVELING S. ON I93 WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT SPEED LIMIT. EXIT AT #42 & TAPPED BRAKE TO DISENGAGE SPEED CONTROL. NO RESPONSE! CAR CONTINUED UP RAMP TOWARDS 5 PM TRAFFIC. BRAKES DID NOT AFFECT SPEED AS CONTROLL STILL ENGAGED. TURNED OFF IGNITION JUST BEFORE ENTERING RT 302 INTERSECTION, A... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 6, 1999
GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND QUICKLY SURGE AND LUNGE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE RUNNING THROUGH THE GARAGE. *AK
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Apr 6, 1998
FRONT/REAR TURN SIGNALS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 22, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1996
FRONT DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BROKE AFTER RECALL REPAIR.(RECALL# 53404)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 22, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION OFTEN DOES NOT SELECT FIRST GEAR. DEFAULTS TO WHAT FEELS MORE LIKE 3RD GEAR. SUSPECT ELECTRICAL POSITION SWITCH PROBLEM. COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT IF PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC SINCE CAR ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY FROM STANDSTILL IN 3RD GEAR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 22, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
PLASTIC EAR TABS ON SWITCH FAILED DUE TO AGE OR HEAT RELATED DEGRADATION, LEAVING METAL SWITCH CONTACT AND LAMP BULB SPRING LOOSE INSIDE SWITCH. SIMILAR PROBLEM READY TO OCCUR WITH A/T SWITCH.
SEAT BELTS
Nov 18, 1998
DRIVERS MOTORBELT FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Sep 6, 1998
Incident date: Sep 5, 1998
LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Mar 15, 1998
THE LATCH ASSEMBLY IN DRIVERS DOOR FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 14, 1997
Incident date: Mar 21, 1997
RECALL RELATED 93V174000, IN FOR REPAIRS, DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, THE ROD CONTINUES TO FALL INSIDE THE PANEL DOOR, AND IF THE WINDOW IS DOWN THE DOOR WILL POP OPEN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 12, 1995
GASOLINE LEAK IN RUBBER FUEL LINE HOSE, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Feb 7, 1997
MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS FAILURES.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 22, 1997
WHEN TO PUT LEVER INTO REVERSE WOULDN'T MOVE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, TOOK TO MECHANIC SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDS REBUILDING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 23, 1996
MUFFLER REPLACED 2 TIMES.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
RECALL REPAIR ON DOOR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
PULSE GENERATOR INSTALLED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 23, 1996
TRANSMISSION REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
STARTER REPLACED.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 25, 1996
POWER STEERING GEAR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 27, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GRIND AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 20, 1996
Incident date: Oct 19, 1990
PASSENAGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT GET STUCK IN ALL TYPES OF POSITION, RESULTING IN FAILURE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 7, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
BRAKES LOCKED UP 3 TIMES DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF SNOW AND ICE NEAR WHERE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ENTERS WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, ACCIDENT. *TT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1991
VIBRATION UNDER HOOD DUE TO MOTOR MOUNTS FAILING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1991
BRAKE PADS GRAB.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1991
TRANSMISSION LUNGES WHEN SHIFTING FROM DEAD STOP. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
WHILE SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Oct 26, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS CAUSING IT TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Jul 17, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1995
SINGLE SCREW HOLDING THE REAR GATE ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF AND HATCHBACK FELL ON OWNER'S NECK, CAUSING AN INJURY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 14, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
ENGINE OVERHEATS. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
SEAT BELTS
Jun 14, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INTERMITTENTLY GET LOCK IN CLOSED POSITION, LOCKING DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 5, 1995
Incident date: Jun 5, 1995
WHEN CAR IN NEUTRAL IT ROLLS BACK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
SEAT BELTS
May 25, 1995
DRIVER'S MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONS, WON'T RELEASE, MUST DISENGAGE FROM CLOSED POSITION MANUALLY. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 15, 1995
Incident date: Apr 15, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILURE, UNABLE TO LATCH. TT
SEAT BELTS
May 12, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT ALWAYS RETRACT, RESULTING IN LOCKUP. TT
SEAT BELTS
May 10, 1995
Incident date: May 10, 1995
EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF DRIVER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT, WON'T GO UP ONCE DOOR OPENS, MUST OPERATE MANUALLY. TT
SEAT BELTS
May 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 8, 1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DON'T RETRACT WITH DOOR. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 24, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 55-60MPH SUDDENLY VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE, ENGINE REVVED AND HAD NO FORWARD MOTION AS THOUGH IN NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION, NO WARNING.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Apr 14, 1995
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
HAD AN ACCIDENT, REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN. TT
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 28, 1995
Incident date: Mar 20, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 24, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
DRIVER SEATBELT RETRACTOR DO NOT RETRACT. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 MAZDA 626
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 626
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ02004
Opened: Feb 8, 2002 , Closed: Aug 19, 2002
OVERSENSITIVE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99022
Opened: Dec 20, 1999 , Closed: Aug 30, 2000
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
OBTAINED RECALL 99V-358
SQ98024
Opened: Oct 29, 1998 , Closed: Sep 10, 1999
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
EA97012
Opened: May 23, 1997 , Closed: Oct 9, 1998
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN MAY OF 1997, ODI UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH 51 COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 88 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH, OR THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE D... Read more
PE97006
Opened: Jan 30, 1997 , Closed: May 23, 1997
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN JANUARY OF 1997, ODI OPENED A PE BASED ON 9 ODI COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 51 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS INCLUDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH AND AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS WHILE DRIVING AT SP... Read more
EA92031
Opened: Sep 25, 1992 , Closed: Nov 30, 1993
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
There is no summary currently available
PE92050
Opened: Jun 2, 1992 , Closed: Sep 25, 1992
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
There is no summary currently available
PE91088
Opened: Jun 18, 1991 , Closed: Oct 21, 1991
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA 626 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA 626 across all model years (1979, 2001).
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Total Recalls
3,892
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
244
Reported Crashes
65
Reported Fires
111
Reported Deaths
MAZDA 626 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 99 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 235 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 280 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 372 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 499 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 451 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 426 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 587 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 353 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 202 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 99 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 62 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 2 | 48 | |
| 1988 | 6 | 58 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 40 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |