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1992 Mazda 626

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 626.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Mazda 626 arrived with an automatic 4-speed transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 17 city/23 highway/19 combined mpg, giving buyers a clear sense of its efficiency and drivetrain layout. In the reliability record, it accumulated just 22 owner complaints and a single recall, with power-train issues registering as the most frequently reported concern. Against the broader 1990–2003 complaint history—where grievances peaked at 518 for the 1995 model and bottomed out at 9 for the 2003—the 1992 total sits near the low end of the range, making it a comparatively quiet year for the nameplate.

Model year2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	179.5 in
Overall width	66.5 in
Overall height	55.5 in
Wheelbase	101.6 in
Curb weight	2590 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	100 cu ft
Cargo volume	15 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 626 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 1988 4WS Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1988	4WS Sedan 2.2L Turbo I-4	7.20 sec	15.90 sec	145 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	DEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Mazda 626 shows a marked dip in federal activity compared with the surrounding model years, recording only 22 complaints, 1 recall, and 0 investigations, whereas 1990 and 1991 each had 55–95 complaints and 2 recalls, and 1993 already jumped to 180 complaints with 2 recalls and 1 investigation. This low point sits at the start of a steep upward trend that continues through the mid‑1990s, peaking at 518 complaints and 4 recalls in 1995 before gradually declining again after 2002. The number of technical service bulletins also remains modest at 2 in 1992, similar to 1990‑1991, but rises sharply to 46 in 1993 and stays high thereafter. Consequently, the 1992 model year falls in a trough of reported issues, indicating relatively fewer owner complaints and recall actions than adjacent years. Based solely on the supplied data, the 1992 Mazda 626 appears to be a preferable year to consider for purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91’92’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 22 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train5

Seat Belts5

Vehicle Speed Control2

Visibility2

Suspension2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Parking Brake1

Tires1

Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

93E035000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:DrumReported 13/10/1993

THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
0102504	2004-07-21	Electrical System	BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604	2004-07-01	Equipment	SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 626. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 1992 626 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 626 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.