Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mazda 626. He stated that there was a leak coming from the front of the transmission. Approximately a year ago, the transmission failed and he had it rebuilt. The mechanic stated that he would need to purchase a new transmission. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage 124,000.
The worst 1991 Mazda 626 problems
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Problems by type
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- Seat belts31
- Transmission11
- Brakes8
- Engine5
- Locks5
- Suspension5
- Acceleration4
- Visibility4
- Steering3
- Body2
- Electrical2
- Lights1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Mazda 626
Recalls 1
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.
- Risk
- Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.
Recall number 93V174000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Inadvertent door opening
There is no summary currently available
EA92031
Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
PE91088
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Mazda 626 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a...
- Battery test procedure requirements
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers
- Use of a/c tracer dye
- Parts replacement after airbag deployment
1991 Mazda 626 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-21 | 23-29 | 19-24 |
What 1991 Mazda 626 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Power adjusted seat stuck, making it impossible for consumer to adjust the seat as needed. Dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem.
When putting the vehicle in drive it surged forward. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and hit a building head on. Consumer stated that the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floorboard. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership.
Automatic transmission slipping.
Front driver's side door did not open. Vehicle was taken to dealership, where the mechanic replaced the door latch.
I bought this car at this dealership on 1-9-03,since I have had this car I have only driven it a couple of times to date. This car has major front end problems,the axel is broken, the transmission is slipping,it is terribly out of alignment,the cable shifter is out and the car stops on me while im driving in traffic. I have tried to tell the owner of the dealership and he tells me it's just my imagination....he got angry after I called him so much two weeks ago that he told me to bring the car in so he can look at it,I did and he then said he needed to send it away to have it looked at by other mechanics.....he kept my car for 8 days than brought it back and said no one could find anything wrong with it and that it had been put on a diagnostic machine,I said fine and could I see the paperwork to that effect .....he refused and said he didn't have to because it was his paperwork,I didn't understand because to me if it had really been checked why shouldn't I be able to see exactly what they found?. This dealership has had three complaints against it in the past 36 months from the bbb. You may not be able to help me but please investigate this place.....they're selling cars that are unsafe and getting away with it,I have called the city of antioch and explained my position to them....some one has to be responsible for a business like this being in existence,and someone will have to answer if death or injury occur because this man was allowed to sell these unsafe cars.
Transmission lost reverse.
While driving home from work, the car was going pretty slowly. When I pressed the gas more, it didn't seem to help. It slowed to a crawl then stopped. The transmission just decided to stop. This is on a mazda 626. There were no other indications of the failure and now I have to get a new transmission!
While traveling on te highway without prior warning a flashing light appeared on the dashboard, overdrive light on/off, causing the vehicle to jerk.
Consumer states that the front seat belts will not retract . Dealer notified repaired and replace and 4 months later they both broke again. Nlm
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Questions about the 1991 Mazda 626
Is the 1991 Mazda 626 reliable?
Owners have filed 62 complaints about the 1991 Mazda 626, fewer than a typical 626 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mazda 626?
Seat belts, with 31 complaints. Next is transmission (11).
How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda 626 have?
1 recall, covering structure.
What year does the Mazda 626 have the most seat belts problems?
The Mazda 626 model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1991 (31 complaints) and 1990 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Mazda 626 get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Mazda 626 range from 19 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-21 city and 23-29 highway.
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