1986 Mazda 626: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
235,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 14.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 14.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Steering: 1
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 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
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: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 6 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 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 5; 2002: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10057133 · 2004-02-13 (February 13, 2004)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION FAILED. FIRST FAILED IN JULY AND TRANSMISION REPLACED AND NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN O/D LIGHT FLASHING, HARD SHIFT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO O/D.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 235,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057133 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 566187 · 2002-06-21 (June 21, 2002)
CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE RACK BOOTS REPLACED. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 566187 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958386 · 1995-01-06 (January 6, 1995)
GAS TANK RUSTED FROM OUTSIDE IN, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960656 · 1995-02-27 (February 27, 1995)
REAR SEATBELTS FAILS TO STAY FASTEN WHEN USING, UNFASTENING WHILE RIDING IN VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960656 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963195 · 1995-04-04 (April 4, 1995)
REAR PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELT WON'T RETRACT ALL THE WAY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964789 · 1995-05-02 (May 2, 1995)
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULDN'T LATCH . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964789 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967366 · 1995-06-19 (June 19, 1995)
CAR SOMETIMES STALL/STARTING PROBLEMS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967366 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
86V042000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1986-03-11 (March 11, 1986)
THE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ON THE CARBURETOR MAY CONTAIN A NYLON ROTOR WHICH HAS NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED. ROTORS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED CONTRACT IN THE PRESENCE OF HEAT CAUSING THE THROTTLE MECHANISM TO STICK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. ALSO,VEHICLE MAY NOT CONFORM WITH STANDARD 124.
Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HEAT TREATED ROTORS WITH LARGER INSIDE DIAMETERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V118000 · Electrical System:Ignition
Reported: 1990-06-14 (June 14, 1990)
IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS,WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER, AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR. FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD CLEARING DEVICES COULD CAUSE REDUCEDVISIBILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCHES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗