MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mazda 626

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1992 Mazda 626
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:25.925Z

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

Complaints per year, Mazda 626 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 45 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 44 complaints 1991: 62 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 122 complaints 1994: 282 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
1992: 19 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19856
198616
198729
198845
198942
199044
199162
199219
1993122
1994282
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

4 of 19 total reports mention: seat belts.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 19 total reports mention: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

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

VISIBILITY

1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility.

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 (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93E035000 (service brakes, hydraulic) 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 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 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Mazda 626 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.