1988 Mazda 626 problems
The Mazda Capella, also known as the 626 in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, is a mid-size car that was manufactured by Mazda from 1970 until 2002. Sold in the Japanese domestic market under the Capella name, the vehicle was also commonly known in other major markets as the Mazda 626. Ford, Mazda's partner at the time, also used the Capella platform to create the Ford Telstar and Ford Probe. 4,345,279 of the 626 and Telstar models were sold worldwide.
Designed to compete against Japanese mid-size stalwarts such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Corona, and Nissan Bluebird, the Capella was succeeded by the Mazda6 (Atenza) in 2002.
The car was named after Capella, the brightest star in the constellation Auriga, the sixth-brightest in the night sky and the third-brightest in the northern celestial hemisphere, after Arcturus and Vega.
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Common 1988 Mazda 626 problems
Based on the information gathered from various sources, here are the common problems reported by owners of the 1988 Mazda 626:
- High Idling: Some owners have experienced high idling issues with the 1988 Mazda 626, where the engine idles at a higher speed than normal. This can be caused by various factors, including a faulty idle air control valve, vacuum leaks, or issues with the throttle body.
- Timing Belt Problems: While not a common issue, there have been reports of timing belt problems with the 1988 Mazda 626. In some cases, the timing belt may need replacement due to wear and tear, which is a critical component for the engine's operation.
- Electrical Problems: Electrical issues, such as a blown fuse leading to no spark, have been noted by owners. Troubleshooting electrical problems can be complex and may involve checking various components like the ECU, AFM, coil, and igniter to ensure proper functioning of the ignition system.
These problems can impact the performance and reliability of the 1988 Mazda 626, requiring owners to address them promptly to maintain the vehicle's functionality.
How many miles can a Mazda 626 last?
217,000mi
The estimated lifespan of a Mazda 626 is 217,000mi, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Fuel type is a major factor when looking into a vehicles lifespan/life expectancy.
How much horsepower does a 1988 Mazda 626 have?
Available powertrain includes a standard 110 horsepower, 2L NA I4 single overhead cam (SOHC) 12V engine and 5-Speed Manual transmission. It gives mileage of 21 MPG in city and 28 MPG on highway. The 1988 Mazda 626 comes with FWD.
What causes a Mazda 626 to not start?
The most common reasons a Mazda 626 won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
What is the top speed of a 1998 Mazda 626?
Specs
- Engine Specifications.
- Engine Configuration. 2.0 I4.
- Petrol.
- 100 kW (136 hp)
- 195 - 208 km/h.
- 9.6 - 12 s.
1988 Mazda 626 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda 626 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seat belts problems
- Power train problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1988 Mazda 626 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1988 Mazda 626
The NHTSA has received 52 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1988 Mazda 626. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1988 Mazda 626 vehicles.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-25
- VIN: 1YVGF22C2W5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: 1. BOUGHT A 1998 MAZDA 626 LX. 2. AT 56000 MILES, ENGINE NEEDED A NEW HEADER. 3. AT 57000 MILES, STARTER MOTOR FAILED. 3. AT 60000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED. 4. CURRENTLY AT 70000 MILES, NEED NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-07
- VIN: JM1GD2225J1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DEFECTIVE TAILPIPE CAUSED CARBON MONOXIDE TO ENTER VEHICLE'S INTERIOR CABIN RESULTING IN CONSUMER CONTRACTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. DEALER DIAGNOSED SEVERAL HOLES ALONG TOP OF TAILPIPE BETWEEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE MUFFLER. PH TOP SEAM OF EXHAUST PIPE HAD ROTTEN OUT BETWEEN CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1GD2225J1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT OF VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FUEL LINES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FIRE PROGRESSED TO THE REAR UNDERSIDE FROM CENTER THIRD OF UNDERSIDE, THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED WHEN BEING ESCORTED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-05
- VIN: JM1GD2227J1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: RECALL 88 V 063 000/PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELT: BOTH DRIVER'SAND PASSENGER'S MOTOR BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THERECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-01
- VIN: JM1GD2228J1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AUTOMATIC MOTORIZED SHOULDER RESTRAINTS FAIL TO COMPLETE CYCLE UPON ENGINE START-UP CHOKING PASSENGER. UPON OPENING DOOR AT STOP, RESTRAINTS FAIL TO DISENGAGE TRAPPING OCCUPANT UNTIL MANUALLY DISCONNECTED . RECALL AT DEALER FAILED TO YIELD VIN MATCH. ALSO TOLD VEHICLE TOO OLD TO REPAIR. PROBLEM EXISTS ANYWAY, DUE TO SAME MANUFACTURER DEFECT AS IN CAMPAIGN 88V06300. CAN CAUSE INJURY TO OCUCPANTS. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-29
- VIN: JM1GD2229J1
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: PASSENGER DOOR NOT ABLE TO BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1GD2223J1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: FRONT AXLE OF CAR RUSTED COMPLETEL,Y AND BROKE APART WHILE DRIVING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-01
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT IS BROKE, AND CONSUMER CAN'T GET OUT OF THE SEAT BELT. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-01
- VIN: JM1GD2228J1
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: FRONT DOOR LOCKS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL SEVERAL YEARS AGO -- NOW DRIVERS' SIDE DOOR LOCK HAS FAILED IN EXACTLY THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN RECALL NOTICE -- LOWERING DRIVERS' WINDOW CAUSED DOOR TO UNLATCH AND FLY OPEN!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1GD2243J1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: JUST PARKED VEHICLE & LEFT. NEIGHBORS KNOCKED ON DOOR TO INFORM OWNER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED & PUT FLAMES OUT. WAS INFORMED THE BATTERY WAS CAUSE OF FIRE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK *ML
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-04-12
- VIN: JM1GD2249J1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SHOULDER BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE RETRACT INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES CONSUMER HAS TO PUT HIS HAND OUT OF THE WINDOW TO GET THE SHOULDER BELT TO WORK. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-30
- VIN: JM1GD2229J1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHENEVER THE DOOR IS OPENED AND THE SUNVISOR HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO ITS LOCKED POSITION THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT CATCHES ON THE VISOR AND BREAKS IT WHILE RETRACTING. I HAVE BROKEN THREE AND WOULD HAVE BROKEN MORE IF I HAD NOT DISCONNECTED THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT. I CONSIDER THIS REMEDY TO BE UNACCEPTABLE.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1GD222XJ1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: LEFT FRONT MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED. YH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-17
- VIN: JM1GD222XJ1
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED. YH
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-03-02
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, AND THERE IS SOME NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO THE REPAIR SHOP. AFTER BEING REPAIRED, THE NOISE CAME BACK.DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1GD2226J1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD. POSSIBLY AROUND FUEL FILTER AND/OR WIRING HARNESS AREA. RESULTED IN SEVERE FIRE THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-04-01
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: BOLTS OVERHEAT AND FALL OF ENGINE MANIFOLD, CAUSING A LEAK OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-11-25
- VIN: JM1GD244XJ1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE BELT NOT STAYING IN THE CORRECT POSITION, . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL WORK ON DOOR, HOWEVER INCOMPLETE WHEN DELIVERED.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1GD244XJ1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-03-01
- VIN: JM1GD2223J1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1GD242XJ1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-14
- VIN: JM1GD2220J1
- Components: VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE.*AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-12
- VIN: JM1GD2226J1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: NO PARTS SINCE OCTOBER 1995. (NO OTHER INFORMATION ON FORM) *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-03-05
- VIN: JM1GD2222J1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL TANK SPLIT AT WELD, CAUSING GASOLINE LEAK. *SD
1988 Mazda 626 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 1988 Mazda 626.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVE SPRING THAT DRIVES THE AUTOMATIC BELT MAY BREAK.
- Consequence: THIS WOULD PREVENT FULL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BELTANCHORAGE FROM THE LOCK POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED.
- Remedy: REPLACE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Summary: AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION.
- Consequence: FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY.
- Remedy: INSTALL A NEW TYPE THERMOSTAT DESIGNED TO RAISE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND WARM THE THROTTLE BODY TO A LEVEL ABOVE FREEZING.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
- Summary: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON.
- Consequence: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, REPEATED BRAKE OPERATION MAYDAMAGE THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT, ALLOWING WATER OR DUST INTRUSION ANDSUBSEQUENT PISTON CONTAMINATION.
- Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NO SEPARATION IS FOUND GREASE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE COMPONENT INTERFACE TO LOWER FRICTION AND AVOID SUBSEQUENT RELATIVE MOTION. IF SEPARATION IS FOUND THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT WILL BE REPLACED.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS.
- Consequence: THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH COULDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Remedy: REPAIR FUEL FIXING BAND BY INSTALLING A RUBBER SHEET.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
- Summary: FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL ANDCREATE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: REMOVE PRESENT MAT AND REPLACE WITH NEW IMPROVED MAT.
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