1991 Mazda 626 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 50%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Mazda 626, 50% of the 62 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front seat belt doesn't work automatically when getting into the vehicle, and having to put the seat belt around driver's body. The consumer is also having problem with the reverse lights and other lights. They come on and off whenever they want to, and the consumer can't find the problem. The brake system has also caused problems.”
NHTSA complaint #831585, filed 1998-12“Seat belt is automatic, however it does not engage when the door is closed unless you re-open it and slam the door shut. Sometimes even that does not work. Has become a bit of a hassle as this occurs just about every time I use the vehicle, this being up to 3 hours a day.”
NHTSA complaint #706916, filed 1999-05“Consumer's motorized driver side shoulder belt does not work. There is no traction when door opens, nor when closing. The driver side belt does not operate automatically. This is a serious safety deffect.”
NHTSA complaint #816672, filed 1997-09“Driver-side motorized seatbelt fails to operate consistently. On occasion, the shoulder belt remains in the rearward position until the door is closed and opened again.”
NHTSA complaint #704452, filed 1999-03“The seat belt buckle on the passenger's seat released from the seat belt webbing, causing the shoulder belt to become inoperable. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826454, filed 1998-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 26% |
| 1991 | 31 | 50% |
| 1990 | 13 | 30% |
| 1989 | 12 | 29% |
| 1988 | 25 | 56% |
| 1987 | 8 | 28% |
| 1986 | 4 | 25% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mazda 626
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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