1995 Mazda 626 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1995 Mazda 626 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 488 complaints with NHTSA, including 43 crashes, 8 fires, 40 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (349 reports).

2Recalls
488Owner complaints
43Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 626?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1995 Mazda 626 recalls

Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 15V674Oct 19, 20151,368,500 vehicles affected

Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and cause the switch to overheat.

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 98V249Oct 8, 1998213,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 Mazda 626 problems

Problem areas named in the 488 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train349
Air Bags74
Engine And Engine Cooling34
Electrical System20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic15
Vehicle Speed Control14
Fuel System, Gasoline12
Unknown Or Other10
Seats9
Steering8

What owners report

2018-01-13, Electrical System
WENT TO START VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETHING FAULTY IN IGNITION POSSIBLY. SMELLED LIKE SMOKE INSTANTLY TURNING VEHICLE OFF. IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED BATTERY FROM VEHICLE.
2017-05-11, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-04-15, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/29/16*LJ *TR
2016-03-10, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN FEBURARY OR MARCH. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-02-29, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

1995 Mazda 626 questions

Does the 1995 Mazda 626 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1995 Mazda 626: Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda 626?

Based on 488 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (349), Air Bags (74), Engine And Engine Cooling (34).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 Mazda 626 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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