Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Mazda 626. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Seat Belt problems |
Passenger side seat belt buckle split open causing the metal pin that holds buckle to the belt portion to fall out, causing entire buckle to fall off. The plastic casing is the only thing holding the pin in place but the plastic dries out with age and splits open. Read details...
Passenger front seat belt will lock before able to buckle, have to try numerous times. Read details...
Consumer friend was driving at approx 35 mph suddenly another vehicle jumped out, in order to avoid hitting this vehicle, consumer hit parked car head-on. Both airbags did not deploy, due to this defect, driver sustained extensive head injuries, hit steering wheel . Read details...