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1986 Mazda 626
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
The Mazda Capella, also known as the Mazda 626 in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, is a mid-size car that was manufactured by Mazda from 1970 until 2002. 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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 386 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ON THE CARBURETOR MAY CONTAIN A NYLON ROTOR WHICH HAS NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED. ROTORS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED CONTRACT IN THE PRESENCE OF HEAT CAUSING THE THROTTLE MECHANISM TO STICK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEF
IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
20 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Mazda 626?
EPA figures for the 1986 Mazda 626 reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1986 Mazda 626?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 Mazda 626. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1986 Mazda 626?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mazda 626, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.