Worst 1986 Mazda 626 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical System:Ignition
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Mazda 626.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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1986 Mazda 626 — FAQ
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