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Electrical system: ignition
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS,WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER, AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR.
1986 Mazda 626Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1986 Mazda 626, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1986 Mazda 626 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
4Seat belts
2Visibility
2Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Steering
1Wheels
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1986 Mazda 626 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
1986 vs. every other 626 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 626 median. How we score
'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 Mazda 626, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE STICKINGNo recall
In owners' words
What 626 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 90V118000 IGNITION SWITCH PROGRAM. DEALER DENIED REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM STATING THAT THE REPAIR ORDER DOES NOT SUPPORT THE REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
Own a 1986 626?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.