MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mazda 626

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1992 Mazda 626
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:59:59.416Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
19

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 19 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 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 19 1993: 124 complaints 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 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 19 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

1992: 19 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 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

5 of 19 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

I have a 1992 Mazda 626, with automatic front seat belt retractors. About six months ago, the right side retractor failed, resulting in an extended buzzing of the seat belt alarm, and a dashboard warning light that would not go out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-05

Power train

5 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASHINJURY
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While driver was sitting in car with foot hanging out, transmission slipped into gear, pulled driver out, ran driver over.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-17

I am the owner of A1992 Mazda 626 which is having a transition problem indicated by the flashing hold light. Though my talking to many Mazda owners this seems to be a common occurrence with this make, model and year car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-27

Mazda 626 - auto transmission - full maintenance history at Mazda dealer. Auto transmission hold light issues and locking lugs in the torque convertor fragmented into the gear selection sections of the auto transmission.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-04

Vehicle speed control

2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Visibility

2 of 19 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and rearview mirrors/devices.

Service brakes

2 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

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FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Mazda 626?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.