1987 Mazda 626 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 45%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,423miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Mazda 626, 45% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,423 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. Recall campaign# 90v118000.”
NHTSA complaint #10124948, filed 2005-07, 38,423 miles“When starting car, if the ignition switch wasn't turned in the exact right position, electrical devices would perform erratically. Dealer replaced the ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #842689, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 90V118000Jun 14, 1990Ignition switch terminal may malfunction.Covers: Mazda 626 1986–1987
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 3% |
| 1995 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 | 24 | 9% |
| 1993 | 17 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
| 1987 | 13 | 45% |
| 1986 | 5 | 31% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mazda 626
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology