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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1987 Mazda 626.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,700 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1987 Mazda 626. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS,WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER, AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR. FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD CLEARING DEVICES COULD CAUSE REDUCEDVISIBILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCHES.
DT: THE VEHICLE NEEDED A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND TURNING THE KEY DOESN'T HELP AT ALL. THERE IS NO SOUND OF THE ENGINE TURNING ON. THE OWNER IS UPSET BECAUSE HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN# 90V118000. *SC *JB
WHILE PARKING OR DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND JUMPED FORWARD WHICH CAUSED TWO CRASHES. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT ARISEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA RECALL # 90V118000: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS OFF, BUT OTHERS WERE ON.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
The 1987 Mazda 626 has 1 NHTSA recall and 40 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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WHEN STARTING CAR, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH WASN'T TURNED IN THE EXACT RIGHT POSITION, ELECTRICAL DEVICES WOULD PERFORM ERRATICALLY. DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL FAILED 30 TIMES, CAUSING AIR CONDITIONER/WINDSHIELD WIPERS/RADIO/ OTHER ACCESSORIES TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30MPH, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
REAR STRUTS RUSTED AROUND THE WELDS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND. *AK
AFTER INTIAL STARTUP WHILE LEAVING HOME, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITH A WALL OF BUILDING. *AK
VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO BEING DESIGNED WITHOUT A STARTER RELAY.
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING, CAUSING WIRES TO MELT/SMOKE TO ISSUE FROM STEERING COLUMN/FIRE.
WHILE GOING 35MPH THE REAR LEFT WHEEL FLEW OFF. *AK CONSUMER ALSO HAD REAR BRAKE SERVICE PERFORMED. *JB
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START. *TT
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