Model year record

1995 Mazda 626

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

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.