FaultScore report
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 1989 Mazda 626 with NHTSA between 1995 and 2006. The largest single group is the seat belts.
48
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
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Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
2 crashes, 0 fires
1 crashes, 0 fires
0 crashes, 1 fires
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
THROTTLE STICKING
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Structure
NOTE: 626 - 16,682 UNITS. 929 - 3,001 UNITS. THE FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLES CAN PREMATURELY FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE THE HANDLE CONNECTS TO THE ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE DOOR LOCK. IF THE ROD WERE TO FALL INBOARD INTO THE PATH OF THE WINDOW GLAZING, LOWERING THE WINDOW COULD RESULT IN PRESSURE ON THE ROD AND COULD CAUSE THE DOOR TO INADVERTENTLY OPEN IF UNLOCKED. CORRECTION: A SAFETY SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE WINDOW GLAZING AND THE DOOR HANDLE OPERATING MECHANISM.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TRAVELING S. ON I93 WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT SPEED LIMIT. EXIT AT #42 & TAPPED BRAKE TO DISENGAGE SPEED CONTROL. NO RESPONSE! CAR CONTINUED UP RAMP TOWARDS 5 PM TRAFFIC. BRAKES DID NOT AFFECT SPEED AS CONTROLL STILL ENGAGED. TURNED OFF IGNITION JUST BEFORE ENTERING RT 302 INTERSECTION, ATTEMPTING TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. STRUCK MEDIUN SIDEWAYS, CAR ALSO HIT I93 SIGN. STOPPED AT END OF MEDIAN.
NHTSA complaint #708336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND QUICKLY SURGE AND LUNGE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE RUNNING THROUGH THE GARAGE.
NHTSA complaint #836523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
GASOLINE LEAK IN RUBBER FUEL LINE HOSE, CAUSING FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #511309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
BRAKES LOCKED UP 3 TIMES DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF SNOW AND ICE NEAR WHERE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ENTERS WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #501141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
HAD AN ACCIDENT, REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN. TT
NHTSA complaint #963783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TWO TRANSMISSIONS PUT INTO A CAR WITH LESS THAN 150,000 MILES. NOW DEAD BUT MONEY OWED ON CAR. HOW CAN YOU KEEP GETTING THESE COMPLAINTS AND NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT?
NHTSA complaint #10147203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #767543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #767544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK SS10 P195/60R15 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BULGES UNDER THE TREAD WHICH CAUSED VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING, ORIGINALLY REPORTED (ODI# 732737). *MJS
NHTSA complaint #556066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TIRES
THE TIRE HAS NOT COMPLETELY FAILED. IT HAS A LONGITUDINAL BULGE ON THE TREAD THAT GOES ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/60R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P195/60R15 )
NHTSA complaint #732737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 93V174000/ DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER CORRECTED THE RECALL. CONSUMER CURRENTLY IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALL REPAIRS. WHEN LOWERING THE WINDOW, DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY OPENS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #865156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TRAVELING S. ON I93 WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT SPEED LIMIT. EXIT AT #42 & TAPPED BRAKE TO DISENGAGE SPEED CONTROL. NO RESPONSE! CAR CONTINUED UP RAMP TOWARDS 5 PM TRAFFIC. BRAKES DID NOT AFFECT SPEED AS CONTROLL STILL ENGAGED. TURNED OFF IGNITION JUST BEFORE ENTERING RT 302 INTERSECTION, ATTEMPTING TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. STRUCK MEDIUN SIDEWAYS, CAR ALSO HIT I93 SIGN. STOPPED AT END OF MEDIAN.
NHTSA complaint #708336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
FRONT/REAR TURN SIGNALS MALFUNCTIONED.
NHTSA complaint #533863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND QUICKLY SURGE AND LUNGE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE RUNNING THROUGH THE GARAGE.
NHTSA complaint #836523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FRONT DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BROKE AFTER RECALL REPAIR.(RECALL# 53404)
NHTSA complaint #544318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION OFTEN DOES NOT SELECT FIRST GEAR. DEFAULTS TO WHAT FEELS MORE LIKE 3RD GEAR. SUSPECT ELECTRICAL POSITION SWITCH PROBLEM. COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT IF PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC SINCE CAR ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY FROM STANDSTILL IN 3RD GEAR.
NHTSA complaint #703606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
PLASTIC EAR TABS ON SWITCH FAILED DUE TO AGE OR HEAT RELATED DEGRADATION, LEAVING METAL SWITCH CONTACT AND LAMP BULB SPRING LOOSE INSIDE SWITCH. SIMILAR PROBLEM READY TO OCCUR WITH A/T SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #703610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
DRIVERS MOTORBELT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #542231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #540629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THE LATCH ASSEMBLY IN DRIVERS DOOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #534272 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RECALL RELATED 93V174000, IN FOR REPAIRS, DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, THE ROD CONTINUES TO FALL INSIDE THE PANEL DOOR, AND IF THE WINDOW IS DOWN THE DOOR WILL POP OPEN.
NHTSA complaint #810333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
GASOLINE LEAK IN RUBBER FUEL LINE HOSE, CAUSING FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #511309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS FAILURES.
NHTSA complaint #546644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN TO PUT LEVER INTO REVERSE WOULDN'T MOVE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, TOOK TO MECHANIC SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDS REBUILDING.
NHTSA complaint #807970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #601948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RECALL REPAIR ON DOOR.
NHTSA complaint #601948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MUFFLER REPLACED 2 TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #601948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
STARTER REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #601948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PULSE GENERATOR INSTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #601948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
POWER STEERING GEAR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #601890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.