Complaints
24
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Mazda 626 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
#22 complaints
Automatic Transmission
#32 complaints
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Mazda 626.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Mazda 626 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Mazda 626 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Mazda 626 has 24 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Mazda 626?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (4 complaints); Automatic Transmission (2 complaints); Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1992 Mazda 626?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Mazda 626 include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 1992 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 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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