Complaints
99
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Mazda 626 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
Crash-related:1
#210 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:153,556 mi
#35 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Avg mileage:117,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Mazda 626.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 153,556 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Base | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belt Issues
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
153,556
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,000
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Base
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Mazda 626 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Mazda 626 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Mazda 626 has 99 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Mazda 626?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (21 complaints); Automatic Transmission (10 complaints, avg 153,556 mi); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (5 complaints, avg 117,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Mazda 626?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 141,371 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Mazda 626?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Mazda 626 include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Mazda 626 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Mazda 626?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda 626 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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