Complaints
20
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Mazda 626 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
#32 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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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 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 235,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Other Mazda 626 Years
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