1989 Mazda 626
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Mazda 626. Newest first.
Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.
The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
Owner complaints
42 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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? *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- 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
- 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 )
- 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.*ak
- 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…
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. *ak
- 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. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Front/rear turn signals malfunctioned. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Front driver door handle broke after recall repair.(recall# 53404)
- 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.
- 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.
- Seat belts
Drivers motorbelt failed.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Left turn signal failed to operate properly.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The latch assembly in drivers door failed.
- 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. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Gasoline leak in rubber fuel line hose, causing fire.
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Motorized shoulder harness failures.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When to put lever into reverse wouldn't move into drive or reverse, took to mechanic said transmission needs rebuilding. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Power train › Automatic transmission · Structure › Body › Door
Transmission replaced.
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack
Power steering gear failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine mounts failed, causing vehicle to grind and would not shift gears properly. *ak
- Seat belts
Passenager automatic shoulder belt get stuck in all types of position, resulting in failure. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front driver and passenger seat belts will not retract. *ak
- 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. *tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Inadvertent door opening
There is no summary currently available
- 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.
- 54319Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers.
- 52520Parts replacement after airbag deployment.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 52497Use of a/c tracer dye.
- 52492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation.
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