1995 MAZDA 626 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

587

Owner Complaints

55 Crashes 10 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 MAZDA 626

The 1995 MAZDA 626 has received a total of 587 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (310 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (53 complaints), and Air Bags (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 MAZDA 626

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1995 MAZDA 626, potentially affecting up to 1,625,027 vehicles.

Recall 15V674000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 1,368,500 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

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.

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Recall 05E065000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 42,962 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS....

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

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Recall 98V249000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 213,000 vehicles affected

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

Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

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

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Recall 95E006001 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 565 vehicles affected

Defect: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO, THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.

Consequence: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 MAZDA 626

587 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 MAZDA 626. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 310 2 Crashes 2 Fires 2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 53 36 Crashes 2 Fires 32 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 16 2 Crashes 6 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 10
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 10
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 7
Power Train
Complaints: 7
Tires
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 5
Seats
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 3
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11062621 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 207,295 miles
WENT TO START VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETHING FAULTY IN IGNITION POSSIBLY. SMELLED LIKE SMOKE INSTANTLY TURNING VEHICLE OFF. IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED BATTERY FROM VEHICLE.
#10984879 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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.
#10855693 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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
#10846022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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.
#10838950 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 1995 MAZDA 626

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 MAZDA 626 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 MAZDA 626

Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 MAZDA 626. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

006/95 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

LA4A-EL TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER HUB SEAL. *SD

U004/95 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

UNKNOWN

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 MAZDA 626

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 MAZDA 626.

Investigation EA97012 — AIR BAGS Closed

Opened:

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Investigation PE97006 — AIR BAGS Closed

Opened:

INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

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