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1985 Mazda 626 Luxury Coupe

All Mazda 626 GC trims (1983–1987) → All Mazda 626 generations →
1985 Mazda 626 – front
Photo: 1985 Mazda 626 GLX 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the GC (GC, 1983–1987); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1985 Mazda 626 GLX 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1986 Mazda 626 GLX (GC) hatchback (front), Sukawati by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1984 Mazda 626 2.0 GLX by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1985 Mazda 626 GLX 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1986 Mazda 626 GLX (GC) hatchback (rear), Sukawati by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Mazda 626 Luxury Coupe is an 84-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,830 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 84 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 112 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The 626 measures 177.0 inches long on a 98.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,456 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,830 ($32,711 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L SOHC 8-valve I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower84 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque112 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Injection Type2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length177 in
Width66 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase98.8 in
Curb Weight2,456 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear36 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda 626.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda 626

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda 626 (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 30, 2001 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH MADE A SUDDEN STOP BECAUSE ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME IN FRONT , HIT VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND DUAL AIR BAGS DIDNT DEPLOY. MOTOR WAS PUSHED INTO DASHBOARD, CAUSING BRUISES AND CUT…”
Apr 30, 2001 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION LOCKED WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH POSSIBLY DUE TO FAULTY COMPUTER WHICH COULD THROW VEHICLE INTO 2 GEARS AT ONECE. *AK THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE PLANETARY HEAD…”
Mar 18, 1997 · Suspension 4 injuries
“RIGHT SIDE CONTROL ARM BROKE INTO 2 PIECES AND CAUSED ACCIDENT. (INSURANCE ADJUSTER FOR CLIENT)”
Dec 2, 1996 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Vehicle Speed Control
“WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CARBURETOR. *SLC”
Jul 28, 1995 · Electrical System
“VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO IDENTIFYING CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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