Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1998 Mazda 626. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems |
My husband noticed that the bolt holding the driver's side seat belt buckle was loose, so he attempted to tighten it. The bolt would not tighten, so my husband took the seat out to get to the bolt and the bolt just came right out of the housing unit without needing to unscrew it. Read details...
Consumer states that front passenger seat belt did not lock when vehical was rear ended causing injuries. Read details...
The webbing has started to separate on the passenger rear seat belt and is about half way across (the width) of the seat belt. The dealer states the belt has been cut. The belt has not been cut. I have contacted Mazda and can talk to no one other than the person at the other end of the 800 number. Read details...