1986 Mazda 626 Luxury Coupe
All photo credits
- Photo: 1985 Mazda 626 GLX 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Mazda 626 GLX (GC) hatchback (front), Sukawati by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Mazda 626 2.0 GLX by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Mazda 626 GLX 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Mazda 626 GLX (GC) hatchback (rear), Sukawati by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Mazda 626 Luxury Coupe is a 93-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,158 MSRP.
It makes 93 horsepower.
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 Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,158 ($36,052 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L SOHC 8-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 93 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,456 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Mazda 626 Luxury Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Mazda 626. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 14, 1990 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS,WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER, AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR. FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD CLEARING DEVICES COULD CAUSE REDUCEDVISIBILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCHES.
NHTSA campaign 90V118000
Mar 11, 1986 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. ALSO,VEHICLE MAY NOT CONFORM WITH STANDARD 124.
Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HEAT TREATED ROTORS WITH LARGER INSIDE DIAMETERS.
NHTSA campaign 86V042000
16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Mazda 626
Owner Complaints
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Mazda 626 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
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 1986 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.