Went to start vehicle will not start something faulty in ignition possibly. Smelled like smoke instantly turning vehicle off. Immediately disconnected battery from vehicle.
The worst 1995 Mazda 626 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission337
- Airbags67
- Engine28
- Electrical19
- Acceleration14
- Brakes13
- Fuel system10
- Steering8
- Tires8
- Seats7
- Suspension7
- Visibility6
- Body5
- Lights5
- Seat belts4
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Mazda 626
Transmission failure 118Jerking 29No deployment 18Slipping 16Stalling 14Overheating 12Check engine light 10Fire or smoke 8Loss of power 8Won't shift 8Hesitation 7Headlights 6
Recalls 2
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- 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
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V249000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1995 Mazda 626
Defect investigations
Headlight failure
Obtained recall 99v‑358
RQ99022
Speedometer inoperative
See resume for details.
SQ98024
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 driving at between 20 or 60 MPH for no apparent reason.approximately 25 drivers alleged that they did not hit anything in the roadway.mazda will conduct a safety recall ofall 1995 and 1996 models of the mazda 626 and mx-6, as well as a small number of 1997 mazda 626 models, equipped with the same sas unit.the sas unit controls the airbag systemit contains a built-in crash sensor to detect vehicle deceleration during a collision.affected models were assembled from june 1, 1994 through september 10, 1996 and have a VIN within the following ranges: mazda 626:1yvge22**s5300001 through 1yvge22**v5599030 mazda mx-6: 1yvge31**s5300001 through 1yvge31**t5589965all owners will be notified of the possibility that their vehicle may experience an unnecessary airbag depoyment in certain situations.they will be instructed to bring their vehicle to a mazda dealer to reprogram the sas unit to reduce the frequency of unnecessary deployments.
EA97012
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 speeds between 20 and 60 MPH for no apparent reason.approximately 21 drivers alleged that they did not hit anything prior to the air bag deployment.in four of these incidents the driver claims to have lost control and hit a curb after the air bags deployed.in addition there are four incidents where the driver alleges that the air bags deployed after a tire blowout while driving.less common incidents include allegations of the air bags deploying after parking the vehicle and removing the key, crossing railroad tracks, while being towed, while braking, after hitting a curb, and after hitting a manhole cover.odi is upgrading this investigation to obtain additional information about the reports gathered to date, the sensors used in the vehicles, and to assess the impact that the alleged defect has on highway safety.
PE97006
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Mazda 626 43
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Radio Unlocking Codes.
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Exhaust pipe gasket open end
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a...
- Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation. kb
- Battery test procedure requirements. tt
- Speedometer replacement procedure. tt
1995 Mazda 626 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-23 | 28-31 | 23-26 |
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 |
What 1995 Mazda 626 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda 626. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda 626. When the ignition key was turned, the vehicle failed to start intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 06/29/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda 626. The contact recieved notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that the parts would be available in feburary or march. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mazda 626. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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 car with smoke and flying shrapnel in addition to the deflated material from the air bag itself. Her son's hand was burned. The consumer stated the air bag explosion was not the result of an accident of any kind, not even a pot hole or rough road.
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. While driving home it was fine and then again it started all over.
Overdrive light intermittently goes on and off causing car to buck, jerk and hesitate. During that time the RPM soars in the range of 8-10. This occurs when driving any amount of time. Transmission has been replaced several times with the same result.
95 mazda 626 transmission sucks.
I bought my 1995 mazda 626 automatic new at about 57000 miles(just out of warranty) the o/d light began blinking and the transmission ran rough esp. Between first and second gear. Mazda wanted me to put a new transmission in at a cost of $1700,which I declined. Now with 140000 miles,I have had no choice but to have the transmission re-built at a cost of $2100. I see on the internet that this has been a wide-spread problem with mazda's and I think they should cover their parts and stand behind their products!
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Questions about the 1995 Mazda 626
Is the 1995 Mazda 626 reliable?
Owners have filed 488 complaints about the 1995 Mazda 626, 5.6 times a typical 626 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mazda 626?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 337 complaints, typically around 100,300 miles. Next is airbags (67).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda 626 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and air bags.
What year does the Mazda 626 have bad transmission?
The Mazda 626 model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (337 complaints), 1998 (313 complaints) and 1996 (240 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Mazda 626 get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Mazda 626 range from 20 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-23 city and 28-31 highway.
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