1994 Mazda 626 lights problems

12 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Headlights: switch
5
Headlights
5
Turn signal
1
Tail lights
1
Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mazda 626 lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Mazda 626 lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 11

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported December 17, 1999 · 40,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight wire that runs through the turn signal lever can fail at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch.
Risk: The failure of this wire could cause a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlight switch lever.

Recall number 99V358000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Headlight failureOpened December 20, 1999, closed August 30, 2000

Obtained recall 99v‑358

RQ99022

What 1994 Mazda 626 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Lights · MN

Consumer states that when putting turn signal on headlights would shut off without warning. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 29, 2003 · Lights · MD

Consumer states that while driving at night and with no warning headlights would shut off. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Lights · 8,000 miles · MN

Vehicle experienced the same defect with its headlights as stated in recall 99 v 358 000, but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Lights · VA

Vehicle was repaired under recall for headlight wiring that ran through turn signal lever. It failed where it was soldered to headlight switch. However, problem returned.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Lights · 156,000 miles · VA

I owner a mazda 1994 es 626 , (the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v35800), in may 2001 the head light switch fail to turn on the headlights the vehicle was taken to al smith mazda in raleigh nc, for repairs. They informed me that vehicle was on recall and replaced the headlight switch. The switch operated correctly until two week ago. Then the headlights started turning off and on while using the turn signals . I am contacted both mazda(national ) and a local mazda dealer, both of them stating that since the headlight switch was repair once that they are not responsible to repair it again. Headlight switches don't go bad after two years, and refused to repair this switch this is a very serious safety issues with vehicle. This vehicle was not repair correctly.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Lights · VA

Consumer states having electrical problem with vehicle. When lights are turned on the dashboard and tail lights do not illuminate. Dealer has been unable to determine cause. Ts

Filed Feb 10, 2001 · Lights · MD

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Aug 1, 2000 · Lights · FL

Mazda is not honoring their recall instructions for previously paid repairs. Have written (7/5/2000), but no response for reimbursement. Vehicle was sold after recall notice was received but prior to providing mazda with required reimbursment information. Please help! Thank you. No safety defect listed within summary.

Filed Jun 27, 2000 · Lights · NC

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v‑358) headlight switch prior to recall notification and is being denied reimbursement.

Filed Mar 24, 1999 · Lights · NJ

The headlight switch failed. Both low and high beams were not available. The car could not be driven at night. On 3/24/99 east coast auto mall repaired the faulty switch at a cost of $316.39, of which $197.64 was for the combo switch on the steering column. The failure of this switch at the wrong time could have caused a serious accident.

Questions about the 1994 Mazda 626 lights

Does the 1994 Mazda 626 have lights problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the lights of the 1994 Mazda 626, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Mazda 626 lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Mazda 626 lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V358000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.