1987 Mazda 626 electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Mazda 626 — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the vehicle needed a complete electrical switch assembly. The vehicle would not start and turning the key doesn't help at all. There is no sound of the engine turning on. The owner is upset because his vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak recall campaign# 90v118000. *sc *jb”
filed Jun 10, 2005
“When starting car, if the ignition switch wasn't turned in the exact right position, electrical devices would perform erratically. Dealer replaced the ignition switch. *ak”
filed Jul 20, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw
001/97G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 8, 1997Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw
003/97G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 19, 1997
Electrical System problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 626 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 626 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 626 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 626 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 626 | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 626 | 12 | 3% |
| 1995 626 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 626 | 24 | 9% |
| 1993 626 | 17 | 14% |
| 1991 626 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 626 | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Mazda 626
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.