1991 Mazda 626 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1991 Mazda 626 recalls

Most common 1991 Mazda 626 problems

Problem areas named in the 62 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	35
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13
Power Train	12
Engine And Engine Cooling	9
Latches/Locks/Linkages	5
Suspension	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Visibility	4
Steering	4
Electrical System	2

What owners report

2007-08-03, Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MAZDA 626. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRANSMISSION. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND HE HAD IT REBUILT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE WOULD NEED TO PURCHASE A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 124,000.

2004-09-27, Seats
POWER ADJUSTED SEAT STUCK, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR CONSUMER TO ADJUST THE SEAT AS NEEDED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED,BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

2004-05-12, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT SURGED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HIT A BUILDING HEAD ON. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

2004-04-22, Steering
I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT THIS DEALERSHIP ON 1-9-03,SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS CAR I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT A COUPLE OF TIMES TO DATE. THIS CAR HAS MAJOR FRONT END PROBLEMS,THE AXEL IS BROKEN, THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING,IT IS TERRIBLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT,THE CABLE SHIFTER IS OUT AND THE CAR STOPS ON ME WHILE IM DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TRIED TO TELL THE OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP AND HE TELLS ME IT'S JUST MY IMAGINATION....HE GOT ANGRY AFTER I CALLED HIM SO MUCH TWO WEEKS AGO THAT HE TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN SO HE CAN LOOK AT IT,I DID AND HE THEN SAID HE NEEDED TO SEND IT AWAY TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY OTHER MECHANICS.....HE KEPT MY CAR FOR 8 DAYS THAN BROUGHT IT BACK AND SAID NO ONE COULD FIND ANYTHING

2004-04-15, Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *AK

1991 Mazda 626 questions

Does the 1991 Mazda 626 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Mazda 626: Structure:Body:Door. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mazda 626?

Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (35), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13), Power Train (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.