1982 Mazda 626
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1982
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1982: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 124 |
| 1994 | 285 |
| 1995 | 488 |
| 1996 | 359 |
| 1997 | 358 |
| 1998 | 434 |
| 1999 | 318 |
| 2000 | 217 |
| 2001 | 188 |
| 2002 | 87 |
| 2003 | 9 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1983-06-20Seat belts83V052000 Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. The bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation.
Remedy: Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly.
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1986-02-14Steering85V108000 In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion. This causes the pin to freeze and break.
Remedy: Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.
Buy-smart checklist
1982 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 83V052000 · Seat belts
- Recall 85V108000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1982 Mazda 626 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1982 Mazda 626 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.