1986 Mazda 626
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Mazda 626. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 Mazda 626. Newest first.
Ignition switch terminal may malfunction.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Replace ignition switches.
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.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace throttle angle sensor assemblies with new heat treated rotors with larger inside diameters.
Owner complaints
16 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
- Electrical system › Ignition · Steering
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
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The key does not go all the way back to start after car IS started
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine overheated resulting in vehicle fire. (Ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core broke, causing the hot water to spill into the passenger compartment which may have caused injuries. please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Anti freeze smoke IS coming through the heater vents, also exhaust IS leaking
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake failure.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failed to start engine cooling fan, causing radiator to explode and fuel pump to fail.
- Seat belts
Driver's side seat belt cable broke.
- Wheels
Wheel bearing problems.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield washer pump failed.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Car sometimes stall/starting problems. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver side seat belt buckle wouldn't latch . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Rear passenger shoulder/lap belt won't retract all the way. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Rear seatbelts fails to stay fasten when using, unfastening while riding in vehicle. Please describe details. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank rusted from outside in, resulting in leakage. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 52497Use of a/c tracer dye.
- 52492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation.
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