Model year record

1987 Mazda 626

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.

Mazda 626, 1983–1987 generation
Pictured: the 1983–1987 generation. Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V118000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
102,548
Reported to NHTSA
1990-06-14
Owners notified
1990-07-20

Defect description

IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE IGNITION SWITCHES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch9—
Electrical system: ignition438,423 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: rear1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels1—

The 1986 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1988 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Mazda 626 model years

All Mazda 626 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.