1986 Mazda 626 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1986 Mazda 626 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (5), Seat belts (4), Engine (2), Visibility (wipers / glass) (2), Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/13/2004 · Transmission / drivetrain
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION FAILED. FIRST FAILED IN JULY AND TRANSMISION REPLACED AND NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN O/D LIGHT FLASHING, HARD SHIFT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO O/D.*AK
06/21/2002 · Electrical system
CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 90V118000 IGNITION SWITCH PROGRAM. DEALER DENIED REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM STATING THAT THE REPAIR ORDER DOES NOT SUPPORT THE REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
06/21/2002 · Steering
CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE RACK BOOTS REPLACED. *TT
11/10/1999 · Electrical system
THE KEY DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY BACK TO START AFTER CAR IS STARTED
04/22/1999 · Engine · fire
ENGINE OVERHEATED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
02/22/1999 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
HEATER CORE BROKE, CAUSING THE HOT WATER TO SPILL INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
12/19/1998 · Engine
ANTI FREEZE SMOKE IS COMING THROUGH THE HEATER VENTS, ALSO EXHAUST IS LEAKING
07/15/1998 · Brakes
BRAKE FAILURE.