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1991 Mazda 626 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1991 Mazda 626, and owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
62
owner complaints to NHTSA
4 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–24
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 1991 Mazda 626

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 93V174000 Reported 244,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.

62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1991 Mazda 626 have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 140,204 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 17 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 s”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2007 · Power train

“Power adjusted seat stuck, making it impossible for consumer to adjust the seat as needed. Dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. *ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2004 · Seats

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1991 Mazda 626/MX-6. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–24 mpg
City / Highway17–21 / 23–29
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4 cyl, 2.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Mazda 626 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda 626 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1979 Mazda 62620
1980 Mazda 62620
1981 Mazda 62620
1982 Mazda 62620
1983 Mazda 62602
1984 Mazda 62603
1985 Mazda 62606
1986 Mazda 626216
1987 Mazda 626129
1988 Mazda 626645
1989 Mazda 626142
1990 Mazda 626144
1991 Mazda 626162
1992 Mazda 626019
1993 Mazda 6261122
1994 Mazda 6262282
1995 Mazda 6262488
1996 Mazda 6262359
1997 Mazda 6263358
1998 Mazda 6264434
1999 Mazda 6262318
2000 Mazda 6261217
2001 Mazda 6260188
2002 Mazda 626087
2003 Mazda 62609

Checking a specific 1991 Mazda 626

How do I know if my 1991 Mazda 626 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1991 Mazda 626; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 93V174000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mazda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.