1987 Mazda 626: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
38,423 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 18 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.6% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.6% |
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 | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 3; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 3; Seat Belts: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables: 1; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 17 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 | 13 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 13; 1996: 4; 2005: 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. Braking behavior 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 10124948 · 2005-07-15 (July 15, 2005)
DT: THE VEHICLE NEEDED A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND TURNING THE KEY DOESN'T HELP AT ALL. THERE IS NO SOUND OF THE ENGINE TURNING ON. THE OWNER IS UPSET BECAUSE HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN# 90V118000. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 38,423 miles reported. Look up ODI 10124948 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481213 · 1995-01-31 (January 31, 1995)
ENGINE COOLING FAN RUNS CONTINUOUSLY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485992 · 1995-07-06 (July 6, 1995)
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487308 · 1995-10-21 (October 21, 1995)
DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW STICKS. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487308 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490953 · 1996-01-05 (January 5, 1996)
EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIRED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501018 · 1996-01-23 (January 23, 1996)
ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961723 · 1995-03-10 (March 10, 1995)
IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL FAILURE, WINDSHIELD WIPER, WASHER FAILURE, HEATER BLOWER AND AC FAILURE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964082 · 1995-04-20 (April 20, 1995)
UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, DRIVERS SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964082 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗