1990 Mazda 626 DX Sedan
All photo credits
- Photo: 1990 Mazda 626 DX sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 hatchback by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 2.0i LX by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 GD front side, Jan 2014 by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Mazda 626 DX sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Mazda 626 DX Sedan is a 110-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,459 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower at 4,700 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The 626 measures 179.3 inches long on a 101.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,610 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,459 ($30,981 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L SOHC 12-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.3 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,610 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Mazda 626 DX Sedan 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 1990 Mazda 626. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 29, 1993 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
Consequence: INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 93V174000
Oct 13, 1993 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Consequence: IF THE RETAINING RING DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THEGROOVE, THE AXLE LUG NUTS WILL BREAK, CAUSING THE BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL, AND TIREASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
NHTSA campaign 93E035000
45 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Mazda 626
Owner Complaints
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Mazda 626 (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
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 1990 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.