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1988 Mazda 626/MX-6

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 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.

Mazda 626/MX-6
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 23 19 468
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 404
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 370
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 26 21 423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 87V196000

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON.

Campaign 87V186000

FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS.

Campaign 87V149000

FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT.

Campaign 88V022000

AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION.

Campaign 88V063000

THE DRIVE SPRING THAT DRIVES THE AUTOMATIC BELT MAY BREAK.

Campaign 93V174000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

58 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 27 Electrical System 7 Latches/locks/linkages 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Mazda 626/MX-6?

EPA figures for the 1988 Mazda 626/MX-6 reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Mazda 626/MX-6?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Mazda 626/MX-6. 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 1988 Mazda 626/MX-6?

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Mazda 626/MX-6, most often about: Seat Belts, Electrical System, Latches/locks/linkages. 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.