Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Mazda 626 peaked in 1995, with 19 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Mazda 626
Sedan, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 4, 1995 to Sep 2, 2005.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2244k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints444.4 times the median 1990 sedan
Severity index9.11990 sedans average 17.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
30% of complaints about the 1990 Mazda 626 name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1990 Mazda 626
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93V-174 | Oct 29, 1993 | Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame | Structure | 244,000 | Part replacement |
| 93E-035 | Oct 13, 1993 | Groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined | Brakes | 300 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Mazda 626
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
44 complaints on file, page 1 of 3.
- Filed Sep 2, 2005Failure Sep 2, 2004Prineville, ORRearCrash
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.
NHTSA complaint 10135155 - Filed Dec 18, 2004Failure Jun 7, 2004121,416 milesFort Pierce, FLAutomatic transmission, Vehicle speed control
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
NHTSA complaint 10104058 - Filed Jan 30, 2003Failure Jan 30, 2003NEW Haven, CTDoor
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
NHTSA complaint 10005963 - Filed Apr 18, 2002Failure Mar 26, 2002Lake Park, GAAutomatic transmission
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM
NHTSA complaint 760851 - Filed Apr 12, 2001Failure Apr 11, 2001Santa Rosa, CADoor
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
NHTSA complaint 885788 - Filed Jan 10, 2001Failure Dec 20, 2000East Hartford, CTRadiator assembly
I RECENTLY HAD A FAILURE/LEAK WITH MY RADIATOR. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH MY VEHICLE. YET, THIS IS THE SECOND MECHANIC TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS IN SOME KIND OF AN ACCIDENT. MY MAZDA WAS SOLD TO ME AS BRAND NEW BY THE DEALERSHIP. HOW AND WHERE DO I SEARCH TO DETERMINE IF MY VEHICLE HAD IN FACT BEEN PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND IN AN ACCIDENT? IF RECORDS OF SUCH HAVE BEEN DESTROYED IS THERE ANOTHER WAY TO GO ABOUT FINDING OUT INFORMATION ON WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A WILLFUL MISREPRESENTATION? THANK YOU, [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint 739187 - Filed Nov 17, 2000ST Louis, MOSeat belts
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO MOVE TO PROPER POSITION. *AK
NHTSA complaint 736448 - Filed Jul 4, 2000Failure Jan 15, 2000Claremore, OKAnchorage
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 724911 - Filed Jan 13, 2000Failure Oct 1, 1999Parma, OHLatch
DOOR LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. DRIVER COULD FALL OUT OF CAR.
NHTSA complaint 717300 - Filed Jan 9, 2000Failure Aug 1, 1999Frederick, MDWiring, Radio/tape deck/cd etc., Lock, Automatic transmission
POWER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER FUNCTION FROM THE MAIN DRIVERS DOOR LOCK, TAPE DECK DIED WITH AT TAPE INSIDE, REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE HANDLE-MUST BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BACKUP LIGHT/LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK REGARDLESS OF BULBS..WIRING IS DEAD, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED FROM DRIVE SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY INTO NEUTRAL, JUST DIED ENTIRELY AFTER BEING PARKED. TRANSMISSION WILL NO LONGER ENGAGE..NOT A FLUID ISSUE. ALSO HAVE HAD MULTIPLE THERMOSTAT FAILURES IN THE WINTER RESULTING IN NO HEAT. REPLACE THIS ABOUT EVERY 2 YEARS ON AVERAGE.
NHTSA complaint 717112 - Filed Oct 29, 1999Failure Oct 20, 1999Savannah, GAEngine, Windshield wiper/washer
WIPER BLADE FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint 549456 - Filed Sep 10, 1999SAN Jose, CALatch, Glass, Side/rear
THE DOOR LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER RECALL. HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. ALSO, WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, THE DOOR OPENED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 847488 - Filed Aug 20, 1999APO, AEService brakes, Foundation components, Drum
WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE OR MOUNTAIN BRAKES ARE TOO WEAK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE THE CONSUMER MOST RIDE ON THE BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE DRUMS AND OTHER ADDITIONAL PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 845536 - Filed Aug 6, 1998Durham, NCElectrical system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT, CAUSING SEAT BELTS/RADIO/ POWER DOOR LOCKS/HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL. *AK
NHTSA complaint 539564 - Filed Mar 31, 1998Failure Mar 17, 1995Johnstown, PADoor
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#93V174000). TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. REPAIRS WERE DONE. NOW CANNOT GET INTO VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. WHEN WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN, DOOR WOULD OPEN. *AK
NHTSA complaint 822171 - Filed Nov 10, 1997Failure Sep 10, 1997Santa Fe, NMFuel system, Fuel pump
FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE (3) TIMES IN THE PAST (3) MONTHS. THE 4TH REPLACEMENT IS ON ORDER. A SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE, STATING THAT THE ROD IN THE FUEL PUMP IS TOO SMALL FOR ITS OPENING. *AK
NHTSA complaint 818726 - Filed Aug 8, 1997Failure Apr 19, 1997Westwood, MAWiringFire
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN VEHICLE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE. EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA complaint 813895 - Filed Jul 14, 1997Failure Apr 27, 1997Miami, FLEngine
ENGINEHEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 518106 - Filed Mar 13, 1997Failure Aug 1, 1996Vienna, VAInterior/under dash, Module
WAS DRIVING CAR AND THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO GET HOT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPLACED THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT AND THE FUSE BOX . *AK
NHTSA complaint 808718 - Filed Oct 28, 1996Failure Oct 22, 1996Stony Broo, NYService brakes, Disc, Rotor
FRONT BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 601990
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA92031 Engineering analysis, Structure
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
Opened Sep 25, 1992, closed Nov 30, 1993 · led to a recall - PE91088 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
THROTTLE STICKING
Opened Jun 18, 1991, closed Oct 21, 1991
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
14 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 0900716 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Speedometer replacement procedure - 00-003-19-3583 Mar 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. - 09-009-19-3566 Jan 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-18-3430a Oct 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-18-3430 Aug 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-035-17-3080 Aug 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-14-2956 Aug 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:•MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.•WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0) MILES.•THIS P… - 0102504 Jul 21, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT - 0902604 Jul 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT - 97102302097 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC - 007/97T Apr 25, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW - 001/97G Apr 8, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW - 008/97 May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW - 003/97G Jan 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.