1990 Mazda 626 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1990 Mazda 626 recalls

Most common 1990 Mazda 626 problems

Problem areas named in the 44 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	14
Engine And Engine Cooling	11
Visibility	6
Structure	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5
Power Train	5
Electrical System	5
Latches/Locks/Linkages	4
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2005-09-02, Suspension
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.

2004-12-18, Power Train
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

2003-01-30, Structure
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

2002-04-24, Power Train
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM

2001-04-12, Structure
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

1990 Mazda 626 questions

Does the 1990 Mazda 626 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Mazda 626: Structure:Body:Door. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mazda 626?

Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (14), Engine And Engine Cooling (11), Visibility (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Mazda 626 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.