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1987 Mazda 626Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 1987 Mazda 626, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years80% below the 626 median · #15 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints299 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Mazda 626 has problems

29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system131
Seat belts83
Vehicle speed control32
Engine and engine cooling20
Structure20
Power train20
Wheels10
Equipment10
Exterior lighting10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1987 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.

–no report yet

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 90V-118 · Jun 14, 1990 · 102,548 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS,WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER, AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1987 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

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Mazda 626, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE STICKINGPE91088 · closed Oct 21, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What 626 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: THE VEHICLE NEEDED A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND TURNING THE KEY DOESN'T HELP AT ALL. THERE IS NO SOUND OF THE ENGINE TURNING ON. THE OWNER IS UPSET BECAUSE HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN# 90V118000. *SC *JB
Complaint 10124948 · Jul 15, 2005 · 38,423 miles
NHTSA RECALL #90V118000; IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED AGAIN RESULTING IN LOSS OF ACCESSORIES. CASCADE MOTOR CARS CUYAHOGA FALLS OH., TT
Complaint 967391 · Jun 21, 1995
WHEN STARTING CAR, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH WASN'T TURNED IN THE EXACT RIGHT POSITION, ELECTRICAL DEVICES WOULD PERFORM ERRATICALLY. DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Complaint 842689 · Jul 20, 1999

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