Mazda 626 owners have reported 29 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Three inch crack in top of rule tank ,seat belts broke and slow to role back up and plastic parts used in door opening mechanism broke. Read details...
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...
Consumer stated intermittently the engine roars and vehicle will lurch backward when in reverse. . Consumr also stated it happens when vehicle is in drive, the engine will roar and the tires start to spin, also the drivers seat belt is not retracting properly, the gear shift is making noises and it Read details...
On two occasions seat belt retractor failed to operate, leaving occupants without any restraint. Dealer notified and made repairs. Consumer states the seat belt are pulled out to make it lock for child safety seats, consumer states the first failure rear and middle belts broke, belt would hang and Read details...
The contact's child was trapped in the left rear seat belt. The buckle assembly unlatched after several attempts. However, the strap tightened around the child, limiting movement and resulting in an injury. In an effort to free the child the strap was cut by the contact. Read details...