Model year record

1994 Mazda 626

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 353 owner complaints on file.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V358000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
40,000
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-17
Owners notified
2000-04-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Safety risk

THE FAILURE OF THIS WIRE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LEVER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission161114,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition12
Air bags: frontal11
Power train1169,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Power train: manual transmission9
Unknown or other8
Engine and engine cooling: engine7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5
Exterior lighting: headlights58,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch5156,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5
Air bags4
Electrical system: ignition: module4
Engine and engine cooling4103,696 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Seat belts3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Suspension3
Suspension: front3103,696 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Electrical system2138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)293,021 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines293,021 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)261,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Steering2103,696 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2
Tires2103,696 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2
Wheels269,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter193,021 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Seat belts: front1
Service brakes, hydraulic1103,696 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 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.

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.