1990 Mazda 626
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 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
44 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear
I was driving around a 25 mph corner when my back end started sliding,i tried to correct it by turning steering wheel to the oppisite direction,but it just kept sliding and I ended up crashing into an embankment.about a year later my husband was rounding same corner and the same thing happened to him.we both were doing the speed limit at the time of both accidents.
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
I bought a 1990 mazda 626 about a year ago. It has an atx. Recently the car would only drive in one gear. I took it to a buddy of mine that owns a transmission shop. He ran a diagnostic and said the car needed a new vehicle speed sensor and probably a new transmission. I purchased a new speed…
I bought a 1990 mazda 626 about a year ago. It has an atx. Recently the car would only drive in one gear. I took it to a buddy of mine that owns a transmission shop. He ran a diagnostic and said the car needed a new vehicle speed sensor and probably a new transmission. I purchased a new speed sensor that goes behind the speedometer, and now the "hold" button flashes. According to some research I've done this means that I need a new tranny. I can't get the car into reverse or into neutral. And the car will only go in third gear. *jb
- Structure › Body › Door
The front passenger door handle/lock was defective. this caused the door to open (even if lock) when the passenger rolled the window down. this problem was repaired once under recall (93v-174000). mazda stated that since they repaired it once they are not legally obligated to repair it again. *ts *nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No description given. nlm
- Structure › Body › Door
Passenger's side door will not open at all. there IS a defect inside of door. Also, will not open with or without keys . dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
I recently had a failure/leak with my radiator. I have never had an accident with my vehicle. yet, this IS the second mechanic to tell me my car was in some kind of an accident. my mazda was sold to me as brand new by the dealership. how and where do I search to determine if my vehicle had in…
I recently had a failure/leak with my radiator. I have never had an accident with my vehicle. yet, this IS the second mechanic to tell me my car was in some kind of an accident. my mazda was sold to me as brand new by the dealership. how and where do I search to determine if my vehicle had in fact been previously owned and in an accident? if records of such have been destroyed IS there another way to go about finding out information on what I believe to be a willful misrepresentation? thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).
- Seat belts
Automatic shoulder belt fails to move to proper position. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door lock no longer works. Driver could fall out of car.
- Electrical system › Wiring · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock · Power train › Automatic transmission · Structure › Body › Door
Power door locks no longer function from the main drivers door lock, tape deck died with at tape inside, rear drivers side passenger door latch cannot be opened from the outside using the handle-must be opened from the inside, backup light/license plate lights will not work regardless of…
Power door locks no longer function from the main drivers door lock, tape deck died with at tape inside, rear drivers side passenger door latch cannot be opened from the outside using the handle-must be opened from the inside, backup light/license plate lights will not work regardless of bulbs..wiring IS dead, transmission slipped from drive several times while driving on highway into neutral, just died entirely after being parked. Transmission will no longer engage..not a fluid issue. Also have had multiple thermostat failures in the winter resulting in no heat. Replace this about every 2 years on average.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Wiper blade failed. yh
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
The door latch has been replaced once under recall. handle broke again. Also, while rolling the window down, the door opened. The dealer has been contacted. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
While traveling on an incline or mountain brakes are too weak to stop vehicle. Also, in order to stop vehicle the consumer most ride on the brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake drums and other additional parts. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Electrical system
Electrical system shorted out, causing seat belts/radio/ power door locks/headlights to fail. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Received recall notice (#93v174000). Took vehicle to dealer. Repairs were done. Now cannot get into vehicle's driver's side door. when window IS rolled down, door would open. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump has been replaced on this vehicle (3) times in the past (3) months. The 4TH replacement IS on order. A service bulletin has been issued on this vehicle, stating that the rod in the fuel pump IS too small for its opening. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
While parked an electrical short in vehicle caused the engine to catch on fire. exact cause unknown. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Enginehead gasket failed twice, causing vehicle to overheat. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Was driving car and the fuse box under the dashboard started to get hot took vehicle to dealer and replaced the central processing unit and the fuse box . *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Front brakes failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Oil pump failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving vehicle lost power, pulled the vehicle over and fumes were coming from the engine which caused the engine to catch on fire. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine air intake hose cracked, causing vehicle to stall/surge. *Dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Radiator split, causing leak. *Sd
- Seat belts
Automatic shoulder belt failed to restrain. *Sd
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.
- 10213425Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10154879In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
- 10153339In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10148072In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10144333In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10118467In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the ?SpeedometerReplacement Label?.Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda?s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.With the use of SPECMO?s services, a Mazda dealer can get the odometer setting updated to reflect the correct mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs, therefore resulting in a higher level of customer satisfaction. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10098367In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.when a speedometer IS replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles.this procedure IS extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage.prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the speedometer replace-ment label. Labels can only be ordered through mstore, not mdcs.
- 10009427Battery test procedure requirements.
- 10009424Speedometer replacement procedure.
- 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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