Mazda 626 1986
Model 626 made in 1986 by Mazda got 20 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, vehicle speed control. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/28/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 4 | 850829 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V118000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 12/01/1985 to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 102548 | 07/20/1990 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/14/1990 | 06/27/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ignition switch terminal may malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace ignition switches. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: ignition switch terminal.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V042000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 10/01/1985 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 36671 | 04/18/1986 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 03/11/1986 | 03/24/1986 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace throttle angle sensor assemblies with new heat treated rotors with larger inside diameters. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle/fmvss 124. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with electric gasoline injection. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE91088 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/18/1991 | 10/21/1991 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer requesting reimbursement for repairs made prior to recall notice 90v118000 ignition switch program. dealer denied reimbursement claim stating that the repair order does not support the request for reimbursement. *tt | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| The key does not go all the way back to start after car is started | |||
| 06/19/1995 | |||
| Car sometimes stall/starting problems. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| The key does not go all the way back to start after car is started | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 2 | 02/01/1988 | |
| Ignition switch failed to start engine cooling fan, causing radiator to explode and fuel pump to fail. | |||
| 07/02/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1989 | |
| Ignition switch assembly failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1986 | |||
| Anti freeze smoke is coming through the heater vents, also exhaust is leaking | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/31/1999 | 1 | ||
| Engine overheated resulting in vehicle fire. (ohio traffic crash report). mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1986 | |||
| Anti freeze smoke is coming through the heater vents, also exhaust is leaking | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/29/1994 | |||
| Gas tank rusted from outside in, resulting in leakage. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 235000 | 2 | 05/07/2001 |
| 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 | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 01/20/1998 | |
| Driver's side seat belt cable broke. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver side seat belt buckle wouldn't latch . tt | |||
| 02/27/1995 | |||
| Rear seatbelts fails to stay fasten when using, unfastening while riding in vehicle. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Rear passenger shoulder/lap belt won't retract all the way. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| Brake failure. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had to have rack boots replaced. *tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 02/11/1999 | |||
| Heater core broke, causing the hot water to spill into the passenger compartment which may have caused injuries. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/02/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1989 | |
| Windshield washer pump failed. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Wheel bearing problems. | |||