repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
1995 Mazda 626Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 488 owner complaints about the 1995 Mazda 626, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-674 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 Mazda 626 has problems
488 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
337Power train6 crash/fire/injury
67Air bags49 crash/fire/injury
28Engine and engine cooling
19Electrical system
14Vehicle speed control
13Service brakes, hydraulic
10Fuel system, gasoline
8Steering
8Tires
388 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 337 | 6 |
| Air bags | 67 | 49 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 10 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Tires | 8 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 38 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1995 Mazda 626 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
100kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 118 power train complaints. 47% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 27% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
4under 30k miles56under 100k miles62100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
25 owners mentioned a cost$2,300median
Middle half: $2,100 – $2,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
1995 vs. every other 626 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 626 median. How we score
'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1995 Mazda 626 safety ratings
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1995 Mazda 626, and the recalls they led to.
- OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTLed to recall 98V-249
- INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTNo recall
- HEADLIGHT FAILURENo recall
- SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVELed to recall 99I005000
In owners' words
What 626 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER JUST DROP OFF MY DAUGHTER, I PROCEEDED BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST THREW ME IN PARK. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THEN I PUT IN GEAR AND IT WAS DRIVING FINE AND THEN THE HOLD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WHILE DRIVING HOME IT WAS FINE AND THEN AGAIN IT…
OVERDRIVE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOES ON AND OFF CAUSING CAR TO BUCK, JERK AND HESITATE. DURING THAT TIME THE RPM SOARS IN THE RANGE OF 8-10. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING ANY AMOUNT OF TIME. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULT. *TR
I BOUGHT MY 1995 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC NEW AT ABOUT 57000 MILES(JUST OUT OF WARRANTY) THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AND THE TRANSMISSION RAN ROUGH ESP. BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. MAZDA WANTED ME TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN AT A COST OF $1700,WHICH I DECLINED. NOW WITH 140000 MILES,I HAVE HAD NO…
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