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1992 Mazda 626 LX Sedan

All Mazda 626 GD trims (1988–1992) → All Mazda 626 generations →
1992 Mazda 626 – front
Photo: 1990 Mazda 626 DX sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the GD (GD, 1988–1992); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1990 Mazda 626 DX sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mazda 626 hatchback by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mazda 626 2.0i LX by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mazda 626 GD front side, Jan 2014 by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1990 Mazda 626 DX sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1992 Mazda 626 LX Sedan is a 110-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,945 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 29 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 TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,945 ($34,620 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L SOHC 12-valve I4
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower110 hp @ 4,700 rpm
Torque130 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Tank Capacity15 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length179.3 in
Width66.5 in
Height55.5 in
Wheelbase101.4 in
Curb Weight2,610 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front43.7 in
Legroom Rear36.6 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

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda 626. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda 626

Owner Complaints

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda 626 (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train5
Seat Belts5
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Air Bags1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 12, 2011 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Parking Brake
“1992 MAZDA 626 DX, ODOMETER 184,580MI. VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROX 35MPH ON CITY STREET. AS ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ME OFF I PRESSED THE BRAKES HARD AT WHICH POINT I HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND BRAKE PEDAL…”
Mar 27, 2010 · Power Train
“I AM THE OWNER OF A1992 MAZDA 626 WHICH IS HAVING A TRANSITION PROBLEM INDICATED BY THE FLASHING HOLD LIGHT. THOUGH MY TALKING TO MANY MAZDA OWNERS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS MAKE…”
Jun 4, 2005 · Power Train
“MAZDA 626 - AUTO TRANSMISSION - FULL MAINTENANCE HISTORY AT MAZDA DEALER. AUTO TRANSMISSION HOLD LIGHT ISSUES AND LOCKING LUGS IN THE TORQUE CONVERTOR FRAGMENTED INTO THE GEAR SELECTION SECTIONS OF…”
Jan 5, 2004 · Seat Belts
“I HAVE A 1992 MAZDA 626, WITH AUTOMATIC FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS. ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO, THE RIGHT SIDE RETRACTOR FAILED, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED BUZZING OF THE SEAT BELT ALARM, AND A DASHBOARD…”
Jun 17, 2001 · Tires Crash 1 injury
“DRIVING FROM DENVER, CO TOWARDS SANTA BARBARA, CA ON 6/15/01. WAS ON HWY 70 WEST AT MILE MARKER 100 IN UTAH BETWEEN GREEN RIVER AND SALINA, WHEN TIRE BLEWOUT AT 75MPH AND CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND…”

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 1992 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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