1990 MAZDA 626
2 recalls, 62 complaints - 19 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
62 total complaints
2 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 2, 2005
Incident date: Sep 2, 2004
I WAS DRIVING AROUND A 25 MPH CORNER WHEN MY BACK END STARTED SLIDING,I TRIED TO CORRECT IT BY TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE OPPISITE DIRECTION,BUT IT JUST KEPT SLIDING AND I ENDED UP CRASHING INTO AN EMBANKMENT.ABOUT A YEAR LATER MY HUSBAND WAS ROUNDING SAME CORNER AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO HI... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 18, 2004
Incident date: Jun 7, 2004
I BOUGHT A 1990 MAZDA 626 ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT HAS AN ATX. RECENTLY THE CAR WOULD ONLY DRIVE IN ONE GEAR. I TOOK IT TO A BUDDY OF MINE THAT OWNS A TRANSMISSION SHOP. HE RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND SAID THE CAR NEEDED A NEW VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR AND PROBABLY A NEW TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED A NEW SPEED SENSO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 18, 2004
Incident date: Jun 7, 2004
I BOUGHT A 1990 MAZDA 626 ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT HAS AN ATX. RECENTLY THE CAR WOULD ONLY DRIVE IN ONE GEAR. I TOOK IT TO A BUDDY OF MINE THAT OWNS A TRANSMISSION SHOP. HE RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND SAID THE CAR NEEDED A NEW VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR AND PROBABLY A NEW TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED A NEW SPEED SENSO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 30, 2003
THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE/LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS CAUSED THE DOOR TO OPEN (EVEN IF LOCK) WHEN THE PASSENGER ROLLED THE WINDOW DOWN. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ONCE UNDER RECALL (93V-174000). MAZDA STATED THAT SINCE THEY REPAIRED IT ONCE THEY ARE NOT LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. *T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 24, 2002
Incident date: Mar 26, 2002
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 24, 2002
Incident date: Mar 26, 2002
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 12, 2001
Incident date: Apr 11, 2001
PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. THERE IS A DEFECT INSIDE OF DOOR. ALSO, WILL NOT OPEN WITH OR WITHOUT KEYS . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 2000
I RECENTLY HAD A FAILURE/LEAK WITH MY RADIATOR. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH MY VEHICLE. YET, THIS IS THE SECOND MECHANIC TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS IN SOME KIND OF AN ACCIDENT. MY MAZDA WAS SOLD TO ME AS BRAND NEW BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOW AND WHERE DO I SEARCH TO DETERMINE IF MY VEHICLE HAD IN FA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 27, 2000
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO MOVE TO PROPER POSITION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 25, 2000
Incident date: Jan 15, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
DOOR LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. DRIVER COULD FALL OUT OF CAR.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER FUNCTION FROM THE MAIN DRIVERS DOOR LOCK, TAPE DECK DIED WITH AT TAPE INSIDE, REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE HANDLE-MUST BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BACKUP LIGHT/LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK REGARDLESS OF BULBS..WIRI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER FUNCTION FROM THE MAIN DRIVERS DOOR LOCK, TAPE DECK DIED WITH AT TAPE INSIDE, REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE HANDLE-MUST BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BACKUP LIGHT/LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK REGARDLESS OF BULBS..WIRI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER FUNCTION FROM THE MAIN DRIVERS DOOR LOCK, TAPE DECK DIED WITH AT TAPE INSIDE, REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE HANDLE-MUST BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BACKUP LIGHT/LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK REGARDLESS OF BULBS..WIRI... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER FUNCTION FROM THE MAIN DRIVERS DOOR LOCK, TAPE DECK DIED WITH AT TAPE INSIDE, REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE HANDLE-MUST BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BACKUP LIGHT/LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK REGARDLESS OF BULBS..WIRI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER FUNCTION FROM THE MAIN DRIVERS DOOR LOCK, TAPE DECK DIED WITH AT TAPE INSIDE, REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE HANDLE-MUST BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BACKUP LIGHT/LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK REGARDLESS OF BULBS..WIRI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1999
PISTONS AND OIL SEALS FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1999
WIPER BLADE FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1999
PISTONS AND OIL SEALS FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1999
WIPER BLADE FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1999
PISTONS AND OIL SEALS FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1999
WIPER BLADE FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Sep 10, 1999
THE DOOR LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER RECALL. HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. ALSO, WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, THE DOOR OPENED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 10, 1999
THE DOOR LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER RECALL. HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. ALSO, WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, THE DOOR OPENED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 20, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE OR MOUNTAIN BRAKES ARE TOO WEAK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE THE CONSUMER MOST RIDE ON THE BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE DRUMS AND OTHER ADDITIONAL PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Aug 20, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE OR MOUNTAIN BRAKES ARE TOO WEAK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE THE CONSUMER MOST RIDE ON THE BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE DRUMS AND OTHER ADDITIONAL PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 6, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT, CAUSING SEAT BELTS/RADIO/ POWER DOOR LOCKS/HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Mar 17, 1995
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#93V174000). TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. REPAIRS WERE DONE. NOW CANNOT GET INTO VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. WHEN WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN, DOOR WOULD OPEN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 10, 1997
Incident date: Sep 10, 1997
FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE (3) TIMES IN THE PAST (3) MONTHS. THE 4TH REPLACEMENT IS ON ORDER. A SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE, STATING THAT THE ROD IN THE FUEL PUMP IS TOO SMALL FOR ITS OPENING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 8, 1997
Incident date: Apr 19, 1997
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN VEHICLE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE. EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 14, 1997
Incident date: Apr 27, 1997
ENGINEHEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
WAS DRIVING CAR AND THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO GET HOT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPLACED THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT AND THE FUSE BOX . *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
WAS DRIVING CAR AND THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO GET HOT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPLACED THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT AND THE FUSE BOX . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 22, 1996
FRONT BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 22, 1996
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Jun 6, 1990
OIL PUMP FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 16, 1996
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER, PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND FUMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
ENGINE AIR INTAKE HOSE CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/SURGE. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 6, 1996
RADIATOR SPLIT, CAUSING LEAK. *SD
SEAT BELTS
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 29, 1995
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN. *SD
SEAT BELTS
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1990
MOTORBELTS DO NOT LOCK WHEN PULLED QUICKLY. *DSH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 26, 1996
Incident date: Jan 4, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Jun 14, 1995
BRAKE DRUM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, MAZDA CLAIMED IT HAD NO RECORD OF ANY RECALLS FOR 199O MAZDA 626 REGARDING BRAKES (93E-035). *AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 29, 1995
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
FRONT PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RELEASES ON ITS OWN; GOES BACKWARDS/FORWARDS WITH OCCUPANT STILL RESTRAINED. TT
SEAT BELTS
Aug 17, 1995
AUTOMATIC PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL NOT COMPLETING CYCLE. UPON ENTRY OWNER STRUCK EYE BRUSING BADLY. ALSO BELTS MAY NOT RELEASE ON ITS OWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
STEERING
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Dec 27, 1994
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND THE SEAT BELT FAIL HIT HER HEAD ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND TWO IMPACT ON THE STEERING . TT
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1995
PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT COIL BROKE AND SHOT THRU EMERGENCY BRAKE, BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON AND PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FORWARD. *SKD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1995
DRIVER'S 'TAKATA' SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 5, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO PARK VEHICLE. TT
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 MAZDA 626
19 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
09-009-19-3566
Jan 14, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In 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 dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
In 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 dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In 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 dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430
Aug 31, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In 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 dealer's responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In 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 dealer?s responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In 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 dealer?s responsibility to co
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-034-14-2956
Aug 15, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO
0102504
Jul 21, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604
Jul 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
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).
54
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 (current) | 2 | 62 | |
| 1989 | 2 | 48 | View |
| 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 |