1991 Mazda 626 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
131,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 45 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 13.3% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 8.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 15 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 9 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
Seat Belts: 15; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 9; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 3; Power Train: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 39 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 17; 1996: 8; 2000: 4; 2001: 5; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 5; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10029079 · 2003-07-24 (July 24, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THE CAR WAS GOING PRETTY SLOWLY. WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS MORE, IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HELP. IT SLOWED TO A CRAWL THEN STOPPED. THE TRANSMISSION JUST DECIDED TO STOP. THIS IS ON A MAZDA 626. THERE WERE NO OTHER INDICATIONS OF THE FAILURE AND NOW I HAVE TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION!*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 162,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029079 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10047114 · 2003-11-18 (November 18, 2003)
TRANSMISSION LOST REVERSE. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 195,222 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047114 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484425 · 1995-07-23 (July 23, 1995)
PROPRTIONAL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484425 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 882761 · 2001-03-12 (March 12, 2001)
WHEN DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A GRAUDAL STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE SKIDDED ONE HUNDRED FEET, CAUSING A REAREND COLLISION. CONSUMER ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 882761 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976983 · 1995-12-26 (December 26, 1995)
DRIVER WINDOW ELECTRICAL DOOR MALFUNCTIONED BY GETTING STUCK, INTERMITTENTLY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976983 at NHTSA ↗