MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mazda 626

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1987 Mazda 626
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:49.698Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1987 29 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 124 complaints 1994: 285 complaints 1995: 488 complaints 1995 1996: 359 complaints 1997: 358 complaints 1998: 434 complaints 1998 1999: 318 complaints 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2003: 9 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1987 29 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 124 complaints 1993 1994: 285 complaints 1995: 488 complaints 1995 1996: 359 complaints 1997: 358 complaints 1997 1998: 434 complaints 1999: 318 complaints 1999 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1987 29 1988: 46 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 124 complaints 1993 1994: 285 complaints 1994 1995: 488 complaints 1995 1996: 359 complaints 1996 1997: 358 complaints 1997 1998: 434 complaints 1998 1999: 318 complaints 1999 2000: 217 complaints 2000 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003

1987: 29 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19856
198616
198729
198846
198942
199045
199164
199219
1993124
1994285
1995488
1996359
1997358
1998434
1999318
2000217
2001188
200287
20039

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

17 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-10

Seat belts

8 of 29 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

CRASHINJURY
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Seat belt failed to retract during an accident, resulting in injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-16

Consumer was in accident, he was rear ended and the front driver side seat belt retractor didn't restrain, consumer hit head on the steering .

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-03

Upon frontal impact, drivers shoulder/lap belt failed to restrain driver. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20

Vehicle speed control

3 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Structure

2 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and door.

Power train

2 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-07-20Electrical system90V118000 Ignition switch terminal may malfunction.

    Remedy: Replace ignition switches.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1991-06-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-21 Throttle sticking

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V118000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1987 Mazda 626 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mazda 626?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Mazda 626 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.