1989 Mazda 626 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 42 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 body and structure of the 1989 Mazda 626, 12% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 93v174000/ door outside handle. Dealer corrected the recall. Consumer currently is having problems with the recall repairs. When lowering the window, door unexpectedly opens. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #865156, filed 2000-07“Recall related 93v174000, in for repairs, driver's door handle will open from the outside, the rod continues to fall inside the panel door, and if the window is down the door will pop open.”
NHTSA complaint #810333, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 93V174000Oct 29, 1993Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the…Covers: Mazda 626 1988–1991, 929 1988–1989
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1989 Mazda 626
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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