Model year record

1993 Mazda 626

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 202 owner complaints on file.

Mazda 626, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V674000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
1,368,500
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-19
Owners notified
2015-12-17

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Safety risk

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission34118,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine892,000 mi
Air bags730,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7—
Air bags: frontal6—
Electrical system: ignition6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper6—
Unknown or other656,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission550,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4—
Structure: body: door4—
Tires: tread/belt4247,050 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3—
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Parking brake343,800 mi
Power train: axle assembly3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Tires3—
Electrical system290,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment250,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train2—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2—
Suspension: rear2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel180,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Interior lighting1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, electric1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Steering1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 1992 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Mazda 626 model years

All Mazda 626 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.