1994 Mazda 626 electrical problems

24 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 24
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Ignition
12
12v/24v/48v battery
5
Ignition: module
4
Wiring: interior/under dash
3
Alternator/generator/regulator
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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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 1994 Mazda 626 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 20, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · CA

The 1994 mazda 626lx with a v-6 2.5l motor has required 3 transmissions in the 8 years I have owned the car. The water pump went out twice and the alternator twice as well. This last time the transmission failed, I was on I-5 heading north near the los banos turnoff when it just started slipping and came to a complete stop on the freeway. I am very frustrated with the design and longevity of many parts of this vehicle.

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · IN

The "hold" light on the instrument cluster began to blink this morning. Now the transmission shifts very roughly - like a performance transmission... Basically crash, bang, screech. I've checked several websites, and have seen reports that this particular transmission has seen this problem commonly. So far mazda has not issued a recall, I think it's about time they consider it. This is still a low mileage car!!!!

Filed May 3, 2002 · Electrical · OH · crash

While driving 40-55 MPH vehicle completely shut down. This has happened twice. Took to dealer. Distributor was replaced. *ak the distributor burned out for the second time and was replaced.

Filed Oct 29, 2001 · Electrical · IN

Thick film on ignition component caused distributor to fail. Vehicle t stalled. Contacted dealer, had not remedied problem.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Electrical · OH

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Electrical · VA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 4, 2001 · Electrical · WA

Engine kept stalling finally stopped. Had to replace distributor.

Filed Mar 15, 2001 · Electrical · VA

The spark plug wires and distributor cap have failed 2 times since I have owned this car. I have noticed that this is a reoccuring problem in a number of 94 mazda 626. Can anything be done? The repair cost for the last time was approximately $1000 at rosenthal mazda. I was quoted a price of approx. $350 for the distributor cap.

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

Many of this problems have been well documented for this vehicle. Why hasn't the manufacturer been forced to address them?no safety defect mentioned in summary.

Filed May 17, 2000 · Electrical · CA

While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH, vehicle lost power. Consumer was able to get vehicle to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed that the distributor needed to be replaced. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under manufacturer's recall.

Questions about the 1994 Mazda 626 electrical

Does the 1994 Mazda 626 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the electrical of the 1994 Mazda 626, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Mazda 626 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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).