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1987 Mazda 626 vs 1988 Mazda 626

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1987 Mazda 6261988 Mazda 626
NHTSA complaints2945
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)34
Investigations13
Crash reports51
Fire reports13
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–25
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMazda 626Mazda 626
Seat Belts825
Electrical System134
Power Train24
Structure24
Engine and Engine Cooling23
Latches/locks/linkages05
Vehicle Speed Control30
Visibility12

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.