Mazda · 1987

1987 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.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	20	26	22	404
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)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 90V118000

IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

40 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 17 Seat Belts 8 Vehicle Speed Control 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Mazda 626?

EPA figures for the 1987 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 1987 Mazda 626?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1987 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 1987 Mazda 626?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Mazda 626, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Vehicle Speed Control. 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.