1995 Mazda 626
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 124 |
| 1994 | 285 |
| 1995 | 488 |
| 1996 | 359 |
| 1997 | 358 |
| 1998 | 434 |
| 1999 | 318 |
| 2000 | 217 |
| 2001 | 188 |
| 2002 | 87 |
| 2003 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
71% of complaints: power train — 346 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130903
14% of complaints: air bags — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
1995 MAZDA 6, CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG EXPLOSIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE CARS MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE YEAR 2000...UPDATED 02/12/15*BF THE CONSUMER STATED HER SON WAS DRIVING, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAGS SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED, FILLING THE FRONT OF THE...
NHTSA ODI report, 20150212
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. PASSENGER HAD A TEMPORARY LOSS OF HEARING. CAUSE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20031107
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH,VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISON. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR
NHTSA ODI report, 20021101
7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
FIRE4% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
WENT TO START VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETHING FAULTY IN IGNITION POSSIBLY. SMELLED LIKE SMOKE INSTANTLY TURNING VEHICLE OFF. IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED BATTERY FROM VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180113
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160229
3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 50 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, APPLIED BRAKES AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES FAILED, IMPACT 3:00 POSITION. T *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 19950919
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 INFLAT
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.
Campaign 95E006001 — check if this car was fixed
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
Campaign 98V249000 — check if this car was fixed
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
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 COU
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 800-949-6
Campaign 05E065000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 15V674000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (346 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (68 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (33 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 95E006001 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V249000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 05E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Mazda 626 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mazda 626 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda 626?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda 626 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.