1990 Mazda 626 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%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 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Mazda 626, 11% of the 44 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.
“Passenger's side door will not open at all. There is a defect inside of door. Also, will not open with or without keys . Dealership is aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #885788, filed 2001-04“Received recall notice (#93v174000). Took vehicle to dealer. Repairs were done. Now cannot get into vehicle's driver's side door. When window is rolled down, door would open.”
NHTSA complaint #822171, filed 1998-03“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 2000-01Related 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 1990 Mazda 626
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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