1990 Mazda 626 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1990 Mazda 626, 9% of the 44 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.
“The door latch has been replaced once under recall. Handle broke again. Also, while rolling the window down, the door opened. The dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #847488, filed 1999-09“Power door locks no longer function from the main drivers door lock, tape deck died with at tape inside, rear drivers side passenger door latch cannot be opened from the outside using the handle-must be opened from the inside, backup light/license plate lights will not work regardless of bulbs..wiring is dead, transmission slipped from drive several times while driving on highway into neutral, just died entirely after being parked. Transmission will no longer engage..not a fluid issue. Also have had multiple thermostat failures in the winter resulting in no heat. …”
NHTSA complaint #717112, filed 2000-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Mazda 626
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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