1988 Mazda 626 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1988 Mazda 626, 11% of the 45 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Front door locks repaired under recall several years ago -- now drivers' side door lock has failed in exactly the manner described in recall notice -- lowering drivers' window caused door to unlatch and fly open!”
NHTSA complaint #709964, filed 1999-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Mazda 626
25 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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