1989 Mazda 626 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%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 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1989 Mazda 626, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Traveling s. On i93 with cruise control engaged at speed limit. Exit at #42 & tapped brake to disengage speed control. No response! Car continued up ramp towards 5 pm traffic. Brakes did not affect speed as controll still engaged. Turned off ignition just before entering rt 302 intersection, attempting to avoid hitting other vehicles. Struck mediun sideways, car also hit i93 sign. Stopped at end of median.”
NHTSA complaint #708336, filed 1999-07“Plastic ear tabs on switch failed due to age or heat related degradation, leaving metal switch contact and lamp bulb spring loose inside switch. Similar problem ready to occur with a/t switch.”
NHTSA complaint #703610, filed 1999-02“Gas pedal got stuck, causing the vehicle to suddenly and quickly surge and lunge. Consumer applied brakes, but vehicle did not stop, resulting in vehicle running through the garage.”
NHTSA complaint #836523, filed 1999-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
| 1991 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1989 Mazda 626
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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