1992 Mazda 626

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1992 Mazda 626
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:28:22.271Z

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 PER YEAR

1992: 19 complaints

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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

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.

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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, 20040105

POWER TRAIN

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

CRASH INJURY

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WHILE DRIVER WAS SITTING IN CAR WITH FOOT HANGING OUT, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO GEAR, PULLED DRIVER OUT, RAN DRIVER OVER. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960417

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, 20100327

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, 20050604

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.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930930 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 93E035000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 93E035000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1998 ◆ 1996

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