Model year record

1995 Mazda 626

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 587 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V249000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
213,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-10-08
Owners notified
1999-01-04

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission310100,200 mi
Air bags: frontal53123,000 mi
Air bags16177,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11—
Power train: manual transmission1189,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine10113,000 mi
Unknown or other1022,174 mi
Vehicle speed control10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8—
Electrical system7207,295 mi
Power train740,000 mi
Tires7161,523 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines5102,000 mi
Seats5—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module4110,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Engine and engine cooling3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3165,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3118,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Structure: body: door3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: horn2165,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2113,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Equipment262,700 mi
Exterior lighting257,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Power train: axle assembly287,415 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Structure: body257,000 mi
Suspension2161,523 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control162,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch157,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator176,000 mi
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1118,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1165,000 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1165,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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