1987 MAZDA 626 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
40
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 MAZDA 626
The 1987 MAZDA 626 has received a total of 40 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (9 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (4 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 MAZDA 626
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 MAZDA 626, potentially affecting up to 102,548 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1987 MAZDA 626
40 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 MAZDA 626. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
WHILE PARKING OR DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND JUMPED FORWARD WHICH CAUSED TWO CRASHES. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT ARISEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA RECALL # 90V118000: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS OFF, BUT OTHERS WERE ON.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
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
Safety Rating for the 1987 MAZDA 626
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 MAZDA 626 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 MAZDA 626
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 MAZDA 626
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA 626
- 1982 MAZDA 626 — 0 complaints
- 1983 MAZDA 626 — 2 complaints
- 1984 MAZDA 626 — 4 complaints
- 1985 MAZDA 626 — 7 complaints
- 1986 MAZDA 626 — 20 complaints
- 1987 MAZDA 626 (current)
- 1988 MAZDA 626 — 58 complaints
- 1989 MAZDA 626 — 48 complaints
- 1990 MAZDA 626 — 62 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA 626 — 99 complaints
- 1992 MAZDA 626 — 24 complaints
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