1986 MAZDA 626 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 MAZDA 626
The 1986 MAZDA 626 has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (3 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1986 MAZDA 626
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1986 MAZDA 626, potentially affecting up to 139,219 vehicles.
Recall 90V118000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 102,548 vehicles affected
Defect: IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS,WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER, AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR. FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD CLEARING DEVICES COULD CAUSE REDUCEDVISIBILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCHES.
View full details →Recall 86V042000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 36,671 vehicles affected
Defect: THE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ON THE CARBURETOR MAY CONTAIN A NYLON ROTOR WHICH HAS NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED. ROTORS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED CONTRACT IN THE PRESENCE OF HEAT CAUSING THE THROTTLE MECHANISM TO STICK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL LEADING TO...
Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HEAT TREATED ROTORS WITH LARGER INSIDE DIAMETERS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 MAZDA 626
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 MAZDA 626. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION FAILED. FIRST FAILED IN JULY AND TRANSMISION REPLACED AND NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN O/D LIGHT FLASHING, HARD SHIFT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO O/D.*AK
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
THE KEY DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY BACK TO START AFTER CAR IS STARTED
THE KEY DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY BACK TO START AFTER CAR IS STARTED
Safety Rating for the 1986 MAZDA 626
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 MAZDA 626 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 MAZDA 626
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 MAZDA 626
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA 626
- 1981 MAZDA 626 — 0 complaints
- 1982 MAZDA 626 — 0 complaints
- 1983 MAZDA 626 — 2 complaints
- 1984 MAZDA 626 — 4 complaints
- 1985 MAZDA 626 — 7 complaints
- 1986 MAZDA 626 (current)
- 1987 MAZDA 626 — 40 complaints
- 1988 MAZDA 626 — 58 complaints
- 1989 MAZDA 626 — 48 complaints
- 1990 MAZDA 626 — 62 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA 626 — 99 complaints
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