Mazda 626 seat belt problems

Filed Mar 16, 2008 · Seat belts · 99,203 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was in a collision about 35mph, failure of front driver seatbelt to lock. Resulted in injury to driver by impacting knees with lower dash board, and chest and face hitting steering wheel. No air bag deployment. Failure of seatbelts and injures, all notated on accident police report.

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Seat belts · 94,000 miles · NJ

Passenger side seat belt buckle split open causing the metal pin that holds buckle to the belt portion to fall out, causing entire buckle to fall off. The plastic casing is the only thing holding the pin in place but the plastic dries out with age and splits open. Reported to mazda, but they don't care.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Seat belts · 82,000 miles · MA · 1 injury

Dt: the contact's child was trapped in the left rear seat belt. The buckle assembly unlatched after several attempts. However, the strap tightened around the child, limiting movement and resulting in an injury. In an effort to free the child the strap was cut by the contact. The dealer has been contacted regarding the problem, but no repairs have been made. *ak updated 01/11/06.

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Seat belts · VA

My husband noticed that the bolt holding the driver's side seat belt buckle was loose, so he attempted to tighten it. The bolt would not tighten, so my husband took the seat out to get to the bolt and the bolt just came right out of the housing unit without needing to unscrew it. The bolt was completely stripped and we cannot use the driver's side buckle now. I called mazda headquarters and they said to take it to a dealership to diagnose the problem and it should be a free fix. I took it to the dealership and they said I was passed the 5 year, 60,000 mile safety warrantee and it wouldn't be free. To me, the seat belt should work no matter what, not be part of a warrantee of safety. I'm concerned because this may happen to others and in the event of a crash, the buckle may come out of the housing unit and render the seat belt useless.

Filed May 3, 2004 · Seat belts · 75,000 miles · WV

Front seat belts were inoperative. The plastic piece of the seat belt assembly that the buckle was installed on came apart. When this occurred the metal piece inside the plastic seat fell out. Seat belt remained fastened, but will not restrain the occupant in an accident. Dealership replaced the plastic part.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Body, Steering · IL

Consumer heard noise in the vehicle. When brought to the dealership, nothing was found. *la the noise was heard when the brakes were applied. There was excessive play in the tie rods, a noise when going over bumps, which the dealer tightened the right lower gravel shield, the right front axle seal was leaking and the seat belt retractor was replaced because of a rattle.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Seat belts · 11,000 miles · VA

I have a 1992 mazda 626, with automatic front seat belt retractors. About six months ago, the right side retractor failed, resulting in an extended buzzing of the seat belt alarm, and a dashboard warning light that would not go out. Mazda agreed to furnish the part, but left me with the significant labor cost. Now the left side has failed. I took it in to the dealer today, the second business day of the year, and the service department advises me that, as of this year, mazda will not assist in this repair at all. This malfunction may prevent me from obtaining a valid safety inspection, and the cost of this repair would be nearly 1/2 the present value of the vehicle. I thought there was some the federal safety agency requirement that the manufacturer had to maintain the seat belt system from malfunctions, and make repairs at their expense.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Seat belts · 83,000 miles · IL

The rear passenger side seat belt was inoperative. The seat belt failed to retract back into its position. *ak

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Seat belts · GA

Consumer states that front passenger seat belt did not lock when vehical was rear ended causing injuries.

Filed Dec 11, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · PA

Consumer stated intermittently the engine roars and vehicle will lurch backward when in reverse.*ak. Consumr also stated it happens when vehicle is in drive, the engine will roar and the tires start to spin, also the drivers seat belt is not retracting properly, the gear shift is making noises and it is difficult to go from drive to park etc.