MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mazda 626

▲ Better than typical
1989 Mazda 626
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:32.778Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
42
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 42 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 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 42 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 1988: 46 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1989 42 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

1989: 42 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

29% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and rear/other.

CRASH
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Had an accident, rear seat belts did not restrain. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-14

Power train

26% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Mazda 626 transmission failure, two transmissions put into a car with less than 150,000 miles. Now dead but money owed on car. How can you keep getting these complaints and not do anything about it?

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-08

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

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No summary listed for above vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-24

No summary listed for above vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-24

Structure

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing door and support device/strut.

Vehicle speed control

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-06-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-21 Throttle sticking
  2. I
    1992-09-25Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-30 Inadvertent door opening
  3. R
    1993-09-30Service brakes, hydraulic93E035000 The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.

    Remedy: Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1994-04-29Structure93V174000 Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93E035000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 93V174000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Mazda 626 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Mazda 626 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mazda 626?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 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.