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1989 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 Regular 19 26 22 404
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 23 19 468
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 29 24 370
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 26 21 423

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.

Campaign 93E035000

THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

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)

48 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 12 Power Train 11 Engine And Engine Cooling 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Mazda 626/MX-6?

EPA figures for the 1989 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 1989 Mazda 626/MX-6?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 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 1989 Mazda 626/MX-6?

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Mazda 626/MX-6, most often about: Seat Belts, Power Train, 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.