The front passenger door handle/lock was defective. This caused the door to open (even if lock) when the passenger rolled the window down. This problem was repaired once under recall (93v-174000). Mazda stated that since they repaired it once they are not legally obligated to repair it again. *ts
1990 Mazda 626: doors won't lock, open or latch
8 of the 44 complaints about the 1990 Mazda 626 describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
- 20013
- 20002
- 19981
- 19972
- 19961
- 19952
- 19931
- 19914
- 19908
What owners say
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.
Door lock no longer works. Driver could fall out of car.
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. Replace this about every 2 years on average.
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.
Electrical system shorted out, causing seat belts/radio/ power door locks/headlights to fail.
Right and rear door handle fell off due to the type of mechanisms used. His is an on going problem. Tt
Rear door latches do not stay secure. Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1990 Mazda 626 door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1990 Mazda 626?
8 of 44 owner complaints about the 1990 Mazda 626 (18%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Mazda 626?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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