1993 Mazda 626 electrical problems

17 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Ignition
6
12v/24v/48v battery
4
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
2
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Wiring: front underhood
1
Wiring
1
Instrument cluster/panel
1
Ignition: module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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Mazda 626 electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported October 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 15V674000 · Recall details

What 1993 Mazda 626 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1993 mazda 626. While driving 60 MPH, a driver in another vehicle notified the contact that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. The contact stopped the vehicle, pulled over, and exited without injuries. The vehicle burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 5, 2008 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · HI

Speedometer quit working and I have a "hold" light blinking. From the statements on internet this is a common problem due to defective design by mazda.

Filed Nov 20, 2001 · Electrical · CO

During a short drive on a 2 lane road, in the evening, during a snowstorm, the aforementioned vehicle, had a complete engine failure, without any warning or impending indication. There was total & sudden loss of engine power. The vehicle would not (ever) restart & needed to be towed away. The mechanic replaced the entire distributor assy. & saying it is a 'common failure' with this series of mazda vehicles. This is a very similiar product as the ford probe, which also was recalled for ignition problems. Should the domestic made mazda's have been included in the ford recall? In urban driving situations & under nighttime conditions, this type of failure could be very dangerous.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Body, Electrical · NY

4 distributors with in 75,000 miles. Cigerette lighter failed at about 60-65,000 miles. Instrument panel light (behind gas gauge) failed at about 60,000miles. Driver's side passenger door doesnt open all the time.

Filed Jun 14, 2001 · Electrical · MI · fire

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Mar 31, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jun 16, 1999 · Electrical, Suspension · MN

No summary listed for this vehicle.

Filed Jan 27, 1999 · Electrical · TX · fire

While driving vehicle about 35mph when smoke started coming from steering column. Before vehicle caught on fire, had eased to side of road. Had left brake pads on road. There was no warning. Left vehicle & it was engulfed in flames.

Filed Nov 17, 1998 · Electrical · MD

A malfunction occurs within the electrical system, causing the lights to flicker and the vehicle to completely shut down. Cause unknown. Consumer states that the distributor was replaced, but has not remedied the problem. Please give any further details.

Filed May 21, 1998 · Electrical · NY

Battery failed twice.

Questions about the 1993 Mazda 626 electrical

Does the 1993 Mazda 626 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Mazda 626, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Mazda 626 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Mazda 626 electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 15V674000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mazda 626 have the most electrical problems?

The Mazda 626 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1997 (32 complaints), 1994 (24 complaints) and 1995 (19 complaints).