MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mazda 626

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1987 Mazda 626
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:29:18.463Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda 626 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 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 2003
1987: 29 complaints
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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, 20050610

SEAT BELTS

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

CRASH INJURY
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SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951116

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 . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950703

UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, DRIVERS SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

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

R 19900720 — electrical system

IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.

Remedy: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCHES.

Campaign 90V118000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910618 — PE (closed 19911021)

THROTTLE STICKING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V118000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1998 ◆ 1996

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.