Mazda 626 1987

Model 626 made in 1987 by Mazda got 42 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
90V118000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 12/01/1985 to 11/01/1986V (Vehicle)10254807/20/1990MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS06/14/199006/27/1990
Defect SummaryIgnition switch terminal may malfunction.
Consequence SummaryThis 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 SummaryReplace ignition switches.
NotesSystem: ignition switch terminal.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
001/97G04/08/199752503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
003/97G01/19/199715-070/8852492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw08/14/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
008/9705/19/199752497Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw08/14/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE91088MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS06/18/199110/21/1991THROTTLE STICKING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
08/16/19956
 Alternator failed, causing vehicle to stall. *tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
10/25/19935
 Battery cable replaced.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
06/07/200538423106/24/1987
 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
01/31/1996101/01/1996
 Vehicle failed to start intermittently due to being designed without a starter relay.
 Nhtsa recall #90v118000; ignition switch has failed again resulting in loss of accessories. cascade motor cars cuyahoga falls oh., tt
08/01/19941
 Ignition switch terminals shorted out, causing electrical burning smell/electrical failures. *skd
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
107/01/1990
 Ignition switch terminal failure, causing failure of windshield wipers, cooling systems and heater blower.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
04/10/199906/10/1987
 Nhtsa recall # 90v118000: vehicle experienced ignition switch malfunction. dealer notified. *ak
07/15/19962
 The ignition switch was off, but others were on.consumer contacted dealer. *ak
 When starting car, if the ignition switch wasn't turned in the exact right position, electrical devices would perform erratically. dealer replaced the ignition switch. *ak
10/01/1994204/01/1987
 Ignition switch failed, recall on other models however consumers vehicle did not qualify.
02/19/1997106/01/1987
 Ignition switch terminal failed 30 times, causing air conditioner/windshield wipers/radio/ other accessories to become inoperative.
06/01/1996401/01/1996
 Ignition switch overheating, causing wires to melt/smoke to issue from steering column/fire.
01/05/19965
 Ignition switch recall repair refused by dealership. *sd
10/25/19935
 Ignition switch failed, causing vehicle not to start. *tt
01/02/1996
 The ignition is not working well,after recall repair was done.please describe. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
10/25/19935
 Replaced starter.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
03/08/1995
 Ignition switch terminal failure, windshield wiper, washer failure, heater blower and ac failure. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
08/01/19941
 Engine cooling fan runs continuously.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
01/05/19965
 Exhaust system repaired. *sd
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
10/21/19951
 Air conditioner inoperative. *sd
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
10/21/19951
 Left turn signal blinks rapidly. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/15/1996
 While driving at speeds of 30mph, the automatic transmission failed, cause unknown. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
06/09/1995
 Transmission making a hgh. pitch sound, and downshifts without warning. tt
SEAT BELTS
10/21/19951
 Automatic seat belt does not move forward. *sd
06/01/1994
 Driver's side automatic seat belt failure, seat belt motor has stopped working. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
12/05/19940
 Front passenger shoulder/lap belt buckle intermittently will not latch; excessive effort to latch buckle. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
01/22/19942
 Seat belt failed to retract during an accident, resulting in injuries. *ak
 Consumer was in accident, he was rear ended and the front driver side seat belt retractor didn't restrain, consumer hit head on the steering . *ak
 Seatbelt locked when retracted,sometimes could not be pulled out for use. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
 Shoulder belt fails to restrain driver upon various driving condition. also, seat belt warning system continues to activate. please describe details. tt
04/14/19951
 Upon frontal impact, drivers shoulder/lap belt failed to restrain driver. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
07/08/19961
 While going 35mph the rear left wheel flew off. *ak consumer also had rear brake service performed. *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
09/23/1996105/01/1991
 Left rear door won't open from inside.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
 The rear body to the rear suspension has rusted out . tt
SUSPENSION - REAR
07/01/1996201/01/1991
 Rear struts rusted around the welds, causing the vehicle to drop to the ground. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01/01/19972
 While parking or driving vehicle suddenly accelerated and jumped forward which caused two crashes. dealer disconnected the cruise control and the problem has not arisen. please provide further information. *ak
12/17/1996
 After intial startup while leaving home, vehicle suddenly accelerated and lost control, resulting in a crash with a wall of building. *ak
10/21/19951
 Cruise control makes engine rpm jump when engaged. *sd
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
10/21/19951
 Driver's side power window sticks. *sd
WHEELS
07/08/19961
 While going 35mph the rear left wheel flew off. *ak consumer also had rear brake service performed. *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
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