MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mazda 626

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Mazda 626
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
488
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

71% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 124 complaints 1994: 285 complaints 1995: 488 complaints 1995 488 1996: 359 complaints 1997: 358 complaints 1998: 434 complaints 1998 1999: 318 complaints 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2003: 9 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 124 complaints 1993 1994: 285 complaints 1995: 488 complaints 1995 488 1996: 359 complaints 1997: 358 complaints 1997 1998: 434 complaints 1999: 318 complaints 1999 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 46 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 124 complaints 1993 1994: 285 complaints 1994 1995: 488 complaints 1995 488 1996: 359 complaints 1996 1997: 358 complaints 1997 1998: 434 complaints 1998 1999: 318 complaints 1999 2000: 217 complaints 2000 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003

1995: 488 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19856
198616
198729
198846
198942
199045
199164
199219
1993124
1994285
1995488
1996359
1997358
1998434
1999318
2000217
2001188
200287
20039

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

71% · 346 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2013-09-03

Air bags

14% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2015-02-12

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-07

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Electrical system

4% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

CRASHFIRE
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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, 2018-01-13

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, 2016-02-29

Vehicle speed control

3% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASHFIRE
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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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-19

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 488 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1995-03-22Air bags95E006001 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.

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    1997-01-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-05-23 Inappropriate air bag deployment
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    1997-05-23Engineering analysisClosed 1998-10-09 Oversensitive air bag deployment
  5. I
    1998-10-29SQClosed 1999-09-10 Speedometer inoperative
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    1999-01-04Air bags98V249000 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.

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    1999-12-20Recall queryClosed 2000-08-30 Headlight failure
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    2005-09-27Fuel system, gasoline05E065000 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…

    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…

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    2015-12-17Electrical system15V674000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 346 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 68 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 33 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95E006001 · Air bags
  • Recall 98V249000 · Air bags
  • Recall 05E065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V674000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.