1987 Mazda 626

Recalls

1 recall names the 1987 Mazda 626. Newest first.

• Electrical system › Ignition

  Jun 14, 1990NHTSA 90V118000102,548 vehicles

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system17
2. Seat belts8
3. Vehicle speed control3
4. Engine and engine cooling2
5. Structure2
6. Power train2
7. Wheels1
8. Equipment1
9. Exterior lighting1
10. Service brakes, hydraulic1

Latest complaints

• Jun 10, 2005NJ38,423 mi
  Electrical system › Ignition

  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

• Nov 15, 1999MDCrash
  Vehicle speed control

  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

• Nov 9, 1999SC
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  Nhtsa recall # 90v118000: vehicle experienced ignition switch malfunction. Dealer notified. *Ak

• Jul 26, 1999CA
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  The ignition switch was off, but others were on.consumer contacted dealer. *Ak

• Jul 20, 1999TX
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  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

• Feb 20, 1998GA
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  Ignition switch failed, recall on other models however consumers vehicle did not qualify.

• Mar 25, 1997FL
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  Ignition switch terminal failed 30 times, causing air conditioner/windshield wipers/radio/ other accessories to become inoperative.

• Feb 3, 1997AZ
  Power train › Automatic transmission

  While driving at speeds of 30mph, the automatic transmission failed, cause unknown. *ak

• Dec 31, 1996AZFire
  Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  Vehicle failed to start intermittently due to being designed without a starter relay.

• Dec 20, 1996IL
  Suspension › Rear

  Rear struts rusted around the welds, causing the vehicle to drop to the ground. *ak

• Dec 18, 1996VACrash
  Vehicle speed control

  After intial startup while leaving home, vehicle suddenly accelerated and lost control, resulting in a crash with a wall of building. *ak

• Nov 6, 1996PA
  Structure › Body › Door

  Left rear door won't open from inside.

• Jul 15, 1996VA
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Wheels

  While going 35mph the rear left wheel flew off. *ak consumer also had rear brake service performed. *Jb

• Jun 1, 1996NY
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

  Ignition switch recall repair refused by dealership. *Sd

• Apr 25, 1996NE
  Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Seat belts · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Power window devices and controls

  Left turn signal blinks rapidly. *Sd

• Apr 4, 1996CA
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly

  Replaced starter.

• Jan 2, 1996TX
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  The ignition IS not working well,after recall repair was done.please describe. tt

• Dec 7, 1995MI
  Structure › Frame and members

  The rear body to the rear suspension has rusted out . tt

• Nov 16, 1995FLCrash1 injury
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor

  Seat belt failed to retract during an accident, resulting in injuries. *ak

• Jul 26, 1995NJ
  Seat belts

  Driver's side automatic seat belt failure, seat belt motor has stopped working. tt

• Jul 3, 1995MECrash1 injury
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor

  Consumer was in accident, he was rear ended and the front driver side seat belt retractor didn't restrain, consumer hit head on the steering . *ak

• Jun 21, 1995OH
  Electrical system › Ignition

  Nhtsa recall #90v118000; ignition switch has failed again resulting in loss of accessories. Cascade motor cars cuyahoga falls oh., tt

• Jun 19, 1995GA
  Power train › Manual transmission

  Transmission making a hgh. Pitch sound, and downshifts without warning. tt

• Jun 15, 1995MO
  Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

  Ignition switch terminals shorted out, causing electrical burning smell/electrical failures. *skd

• Jun 7, 1995MD
  Seat belts › Front › Webbing

  Shoulder belt fails to restrain driver upon various driving condition. Also, seat belt warning system continues to activate. Please describe details. tt

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Throttle sticking

  PE91088Opened Jun 18, 1991Closed Oct 21, 1991

  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.

Every Mazda 626 model year

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