1996 MAZDA 626
3 recalls, 426 complaints - 51 TSBs
15V674000 Oct 19, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
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 co... Read more
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.
05E065000 Oct 5, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 TUR... Read more
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.
98V249000 Oct 8, 1998
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
426 total complaints
43 crashes 3 fires 141 injuries 99 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 222 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 33 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 |
| AIR BAGS | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 21, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 21, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2016
Incident date: Dec 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED TO WORK FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOUR DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 25, 2016
Incident date: Jan 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. AFTER PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A WHILE AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON WITH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WIND... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2010
THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Apr 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2010
THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 9, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED A THREE INCH CRACK. THE MECHANIC ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2010
THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 11, 2015
Incident date: Feb 8, 2012
I SMELLED GAS WHENEVER I WOULD GET GAS FOR THE CAR OR SPEED UP THE CAR. SO I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT WAS SOME SORT OF A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANK. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT IT IS. *TR
AIR BAGS
Feb 24, 2015
Incident date: Feb 8, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND POWERED ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK PILLAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 24, 2015
Incident date: Feb 8, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND POWERED ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK PILLAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Jul 18, 2013
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFAC... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 16, 2010
Incident date: Aug 15, 2010
1996 MAZDA 626 O/D LIGHT FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jun 28, 2010
Incident date: Jun 26, 2010
AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626. WITHOUT ANY REASON, WHILE DRIVING. CAUSING SCRAPES AND BRUISING, AND THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. *TR
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 7, 2010
Incident date: Jan 7, 2010
HI I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AND THE O/D LIGHT JUST WENT OFF AT 167,000 MILES. I READ SEVERAL FORUMS ONLINE AND THEY ALL SAID ITS MOST LIKELY A AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS TO US DRIVERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS NEXT TO US ON THE ROAD. I ADVICE TO PLEASE HAVE MAZD... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 7, 2010
Incident date: Jan 7, 2010
HI I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AND THE O/D LIGHT JUST WENT OFF AT 176,000 MILES. I READ SEVERAL FORUMS ONLINE AND THEY ALL SAID ITS MOST LIKELY A AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAN B VERY DANGEROUS TO US DRIVERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS NEXT TO US ON THE ROAD. I ADVICE TO PLEASE HAVE MAZDA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 2, 2009
Incident date: Aug 15, 2009
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 FAILED. AS I DID RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED ONCE BEFORE WITH A PREVIOUS OWNER. FURTHER RESEARCH HAS SHOWN ME THAT THE "CD4E" TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR IS A "KNOWN" DEFECTIVE PART AMONG OWNERS OF THIS PARTICULAR CAR. I ONLY HAD ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 31, 2009
Incident date: Aug 28, 2009
SECOND TIME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED!!! *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 25, 2009
Incident date: Aug 21, 2009
THE O/D OFF LIGHT ON VEHICLE FLASHES. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS KNOWN TO MAZDA. MAZDA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND RECALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THESE VEHICLES. THIS VEHICLE IS USED BY MY KIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. THEY ARE AT RISK. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 19, 2009
Incident date: Aug 14, 2009
MAZDA 626 1996, OD-OFF BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 1, 2009
Incident date: Dec 24, 2008
TRANSMISSION SEAL LEAKING. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 16, 2008
Incident date: Oct 16, 2008
TRANSMISSION FAILED ON 1996 MAZDA 626. REPLACED WITH USED TRANSMISSION THAT ALSO FAILED WITHIN 3 MONTHS. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Sep 29, 2008
I PURCHASED MY 626 IN 2003. I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE RESEARCH BEFOREHAND. I INSTALLED A TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THE SAME WEEK. I'M ALSO RELIGIOUS ABOUT CHANGING THE FLUID. I ONLY DRIVE IN TOWN, LESS THAN 10 MILES PER DAY. MY O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AS I WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED AT A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 24, 2008
Incident date: May 10, 2008
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 96 MAZDA 626 JUST STARTED ACTING UP ONE DAY IT WILL WORK FINE UNTIL IT WARMS UP THEN IT STARTS SLIPPING BADLY EVENTUALLY ACTING LIKE ITS IN NEUTRAL. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING BUT CHANGED THE FLUID YET BUT IM SURE ILL HAVE TO. THE PERSON I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HAD THE SAME PROBLEM... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS IN 1996 MAZDA 626 . *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 17, 2008
Incident date: May 16, 2008
I HAVE A 96 MAZDA 626 THAT IS HAVING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND AM BEING TOLD THAT IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THAT WOULD COST WELL OVER $400 BECAUSE I NEEDED THE MAZDA BRANDED ONE FROM A DEALERSHIP. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SWITCH IS FAULTY. WHICH THE GUY I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 8, 2008
OVER DRIVE LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING, REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWO TIME AND CAR O/D LIGHT STILL BLINKS, TRANSMISSION ABOUT TO GO OUT AGAIN!!!! *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 6, 2008
Incident date: Mar 4, 2008
ON MY 1996 MY MAZDA 626 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND THERE WAS THOUSANDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINT I THINK IS WAS A OVER DRIVE SOLENOID OR A SENSOR THAT CONTROL GEAR SHIFTING. APPARENTLY THIS HAPPENS TO ALOT OF MAZDA 626'S AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 17, 2007
Incident date: Mar 24, 2007
I BOUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AT APPROXIMATELY 82,000 MILES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. I HAD REBUILT AND NOW IT IS FAILING AGAIN. I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP FIXING THIS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM TO START WITH. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. I UNDER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 29, 2007
Incident date: Sep 25, 2007
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTS BUCKING AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE HIT IN THE BACK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 23, 2007
Incident date: Aug 23, 2007
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WENT BACK TO VEHICLE CRANKED IT UP, AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE SHIFTER WOULD MOVE BUT TRANNY DID NOTHING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. TRANNY WORKED FINE BEFORE IT WAS PARKED. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 10, 2007
Incident date: Jul 10, 2007
LET ME BEGIN BY SAYING THAT I WISH I HAD PULLED UP THIS WEB SITE BEFORE I PURCHASED THIS AUTOMOBILE. APPARENTLY, OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE VOICED THEIR MANY COMPLAINTS TO NO AVAIL, SO PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I SOUND A BIT LET DOWN AND DISAPPOINTED BY THIS GREAT DEPARTMENT OF OUR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. MAINLY... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jul 2, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY MAZDA 626 LX 1996 MODEL. I BOUGHT THIS USED CAR ON JAN 2006 AND IT STARTED TO GIVE PROBLEMS BY SHOWING O/D LIGHTS OFF. THEN CHECK SIGN POPPED UP AND I FIXED THAT ONE. AGAIN POPPED UP AND FOUND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. I TOOK IT TO TRANSMISS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 3, 2007
Incident date: Mar 23, 2007
4TH TIME IN 6 YEARS, OD LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX 1 HOUR ON HIGHWAY. SHIFTING IS NOT WITH MOTOR, TEMP REMEDY IS TO MANUAL SHIFT. IF HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF IN APPROX 2,000 MILES I WILL LOSE 1ST GEAR IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT THAT WAY IN ABOUT 500 MILES TRANS GOES BYE BYE ALONG WI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 30, 2007
Incident date: Mar 24, 2007
I BROUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 USED FROM A CAR LOT SATURDAY MARCH 24,2007 AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THE NEXT DAY . I FOUND THIS FORUM THAT TALKED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I JUST FEEL LIKE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.*JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 5, 2007
Incident date: Mar 2, 2007
2ND TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF CAR. HAPPENS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. IN THIS CASE IN TRAFFIC. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 4, 2007
Incident date: Feb 19, 2007
I WAS DRIVING ON 131 NORTH ABOUT 75-80 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS (BOTH SIDES) DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO DAMAGE AND I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. I RECEIVED BURNS ON MY NOSE, ON MY LIPS, SPRAINED JAW, BLOODY NOSE, BURNS ON MY WRIST, AND FACIAL SCRAPES AND CONTUSIONS. THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SMOKE, AND WOULDN... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 17, 2007
Incident date: Feb 16, 2007
1996 MAZDA 626. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 30, 2007
Incident date: Nov 24, 2005
AFTER ALREADY REPLACING MY TRANSMISSION ONCE, I HAVE TO AGAIN DUE TO ANOTHER FAILURE. THE CAR HAS 125,000 MILES AND SO FAR I HAVE BEEN OUT $2,900 JUST ON PRIOR REPAIRS AND AM FACING ANOTHER $2,500. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 12, 2006
Incident date: Nov 15, 2006
TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 16, 2006
Incident date: Oct 12, 2006
TRANSMISSION BEGINNING TO FAIL. BROKE DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES ON A LONG DRIVE LATE AT NIGHT. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 13, 2006
Incident date: Sep 28, 2006
1996 MAZDA 626 OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING VERY ROUGH. TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING CLEARED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY, BUT IT KEEPS RECURRING. A WEB SEARCH REVEALS THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT LEADS SHORTLY TO COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. **NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 5, 2006
Incident date: May 10, 2006
MY 1996 MAZDA 626 LX HAS 86K MILES ON IT. I NOTICED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, IT WAS LEAKING FLUID (I THOUGHT IT WAS OIL), BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE TRANSMISSION FLUID, SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY CAR WAS FINALLY FIXED AFTER ALMOST 2-WEEKS IN THE SHOP AND WITHOUT A VEHICLE TO DRIVE. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 19, 2006
Incident date: Jan 5, 2005
DROVE THE VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR 108,000 MILE. CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AT 100,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION CAME APART AT 108,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT A COST OF $2600.00. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 15, 2006
Incident date: Jun 7, 2006
I BROUGHT MY 1996 MAZDA 626 INTO HOEHN MAZDA OF CARLSBAD, CA FOR A SPECIFIC CODE (P0441-EVAP EMISSIONS CONTROL-INCORRECT PURGE FLOW). THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC PULLED A CODE OF P0741- SLIPPING TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY SAID I WOULD NEED A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (WHICH WOULD BE THE THIRD OR FOURTH FOR T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 13, 2006
Incident date: Feb 17, 2006
TRANSMISSION ON A USED MAZDA 626 4 CYLINDER. (1996) FAILED AT 112K MILES. BOUGHT CAR USED AT 108K MILES, GOD KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES IT WAS REPLACED BEFORE WE BOUGHT IT. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 9, 2006
Incident date: Jul 9, 2006
MY CAR HAS A LITTLE LESS THAN 90,000 MILES. EVERY TIME I DRIVE THIS CAR FOR MORE THAN 30 MILES OR SO, SOMETIMES LESS IF HAVING TO SPEED AND SLOW OFTEN, MY OVER DRIVE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH WHICH ALSO MAKES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ERRATICALLY. IF I PULL OVER AND RESTART THE ENGINE TO STOP THE LIGHT FRO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 5, 2006
Incident date: May 15, 2006
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 98K MILES. NEEDE TO BE REPLACED. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 2006
Incident date: Jun 25, 2006
I HAVE 1996 MAZDA 626 LX, 4 CYLINDER. AT 100,000 (IN 2004) TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. I GOT NEW ONE WITH 30,000 MILES ON IT. IT LASTED ONLY 10,000 MILES MORE. MY FRIEND WITH A MAZDA 626 FROM 1996 HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AFTER ONLY 50,000 MILES. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 21, 2006
Incident date: Jan 5, 2002
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH A AUTOMATIC 1996 MAZDA 626 2.0 LITER 4 CYL. WE BOUGHT THE CAR WITH SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION BUT WE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SO WE BRING IT HOME AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR SO WE DECIDE WE HAVE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. WE GET ON THE IN... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 MAZDA 626
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 MAZDA 626
51 manufacturer communications from 38 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
09-003-20-3671
Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility
09-003-20-3671
Jan 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
09-009-19-3566
Jan 14, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
RF-18-03
Sep 11, 2018
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST PIPE GASKET OPEN END: There has been some concern with the open end of hoop design being considered a defect in the gasket for P/N AJ17-40-305. The end of this ?hoop? is intentionally modified to press fix the gasket on the exhaust
RF-18-03
Sep 11, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXHAUST PIPE GASKET OPEN END: There has been some concern with the open end of hoop design being considered a defect in the gasket for P/N AJ17-40-305. The end of this ?hoop? is intentionally modified to press fix the gasket on the exhaust
09-034-18-3430
Aug 31, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-034-14-2956
Aug 15, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO
0800306
Oct 4, 2006
140000 AIR BAGS
NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB
0102504
Jul 21, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604
Jul 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
0400502
Oct 25, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
0100402
Feb 7, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR, CATALYST EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS. *SLC
01600
Nov 20, 2000
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURE - WATER PUMP LEAK. *TT
01299
Aug 23, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT
01599
May 21, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING PISTON STANDARDIZATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
01598
Dec 31, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION W/DTC P1407. *YC
00598
Dec 31, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION W/DTC P0421. *YC
01598
Dec 23, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS REGARDING INTERMITTENT 4-3 DOWNSHIFT OR SHIFTS IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE. *YC
01598
Dec 23, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A CONDITION WITH THE MIL ILLUMINATED WITH CODE P1407 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
00598
Nov 4, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCEING A METALLIC TAPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT ( REAR ) CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST CAM AREA. *YC
00598
May 28, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0421. *YC
00598
May 28, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0421 STORED. *YC
00598
Apr 22, 1998
150000 SEAT BELTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC
00198
Apr 15, 1998
010000 STEERING
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
97102300797
Oct 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT VALVE COVER. *YC
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
97102300397
Oct 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC
97083001997
Aug 30, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
COMPLAINTS OF DOOR GLASS MAY COME OFF TRACK. *YC
970716006/97
Jul 16, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DESCRIPTIONS OF TYPICAL ENGINE NOISES. *YC
970716018/97
Jul 16, 1997
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CIGARETTE LIGHTERS. *YC
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
004/97B
May 19, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW
004/97T
Apr 25, 1997
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABILITY. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
004/97S
Mar 27, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL OUT OF POSITION. *TW
001/97R
Mar 10, 1997
022110 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
STABILIZER BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TW
002/97K
Mar 10, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER - CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *TW
002/97
Mar 10, 1997
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TROUBLE (DTC P0171 / 181). *TW
001/97
Mar 10, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
TAPPING NOISE WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
006/95
Dec 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
LA4A-EL TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER HUB SEAL. *SD
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 626
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ02004
Opened: Feb 8, 2002 , Closed: Aug 19, 2002
OVERSENSITIVE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99022
Opened: Dec 20, 1999 , Closed: Aug 30, 2000
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
OBTAINED RECALL 99V-358
SQ98024
Opened: Oct 29, 1998 , Closed: Sep 10, 1999
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
EA97012
Opened: May 23, 1997 , Closed: Oct 9, 1998
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN MAY OF 1997, ODI UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH 51 COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 88 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH, OR THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE D... Read more
PE97006
Opened: Jan 30, 1997 , Closed: May 23, 1997
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN JANUARY OF 1997, ODI OPENED A PE BASED ON 9 ODI COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 51 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS INCLUDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH AND AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS WHILE DRIVING AT SP... Read more
EA92031
Opened: Sep 25, 1992 , Closed: Nov 30, 1993
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
There is no summary currently available
PE92050
Opened: Jun 2, 1992 , Closed: Sep 25, 1992
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
There is no summary currently available
PE91088
Opened: Jun 18, 1991 , Closed: Oct 21, 1991
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA 626 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA 626 across all model years (1979, 2001).
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Total Recalls
3,892
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
244
Reported Crashes
65
Reported Fires
111
Reported Deaths
MAZDA 626 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 99 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 235 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 280 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 372 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 499 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 451 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 3 | 426 | |
| 1995 | 4 | 587 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 353 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 202 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 99 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 62 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 48 | View |
| 1988 | 6 | 58 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 40 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |