1997 Mazda 626 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 358 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 seat belts of the 1997 Mazda 626, 1% of the 358 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.
“Shoulder belt becomes wedged between floorboard and seatback latch when released. This causes belt to pull latch up when pulling it and releasing back, causing it to fall back. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #879082, filed 2001-01“Seat belt on driver's side gets stuck on reclining lever and reclines seatback. Mazda and dealer were contacted.they were not sure what to do. Mazda has recorded the complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #885954, filed 2001-04Seat 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 1997 Mazda 626
233 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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