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.
1995 Mazda 626 airbags problems
67 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 123,000. 35 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 67
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 123,000
- crashes
- 35
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal48
- Frontal: sensor/control module4
- Side/window1
At what mileage
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Mazda 626 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Mazda 626 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
Related investigations
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
What 1995 Mazda 626 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Both driver and passenger front airbags deployed completely without cause. There was no collision, no bump in the road, nothing.
Both air bags inadvertently deployed on their own while driving. The driver pulled over. The consumer sustained injuries, and went to the hospital on her own. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak the consumer's daughter was the driver. The air bag sensor caused the air bag to deploy without warning. The consumer request reimbursement of the expenses incurred as a result of this problem. *sc
While consumer was driving at 30 MPH both tires on the passenger's side blew out, and both air bags deployed, striking the consumer in the face. The tires were not brand name tires.
While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle hit a pothole and the driver and passenger airbags violently deployed shattering the windshield causing the car to hit the sidewalk, exploding 2 tires, block driver eye glasses and injuring the driver face. The manufacturer initially acknowledged the recall on the car and accepted to repair but later directed the victim to file an insurance claim. *la recall #98v249000. Sc
While driving at 30 MPH, hit a pothole, driver and passenger airbags violently deployed shattering windshield and drivers eye glasses,and then caused the car to hit the sidewalk exploding 2 tires and injuring the drivers face. Even thought the car was under recall, the manufacturer initially accepted responsibility but later directed the victim to file an insurance claim.
While driving at low speeds driver and passenger airbags inadvertently deployed. Passenger had a temporary loss of hearing. Cause of air bag deployment was unknown.
The consumer stated while traveling and without any indication, the vehicle hit a curve and the front air bags deployed. *ak when the air bags deployed, they destroyed the steering wheel, passenger dashboard, passenger sun visor, and the windshield. The vehicle was recalled for the air bag sensor. The consumer felt he shouldn't be responsible for the repair(s). *scc
While driving at 40 MPH,vehicle was in a frontal collison. The driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy upon impact. Resulting in injuries to driver and passenger. Please provide more details. Mr
Consumer states that while driving without vehicle being in an accident the air bag deployed causing injuries to occupants.
Questions about the 1995 Mazda 626 airbags
Does the 1995 Mazda 626 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 67 complaints about the airbags of the 1995 Mazda 626, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Mazda 626 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 123,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mazda 626 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V249000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda 626 have bad airbags?
The Mazda 626 model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (67 complaints), 1996 (49 complaints) and 1997 (36 complaints).
Other 1995 Mazda 626 problems
Transmission 337Engine 28Electrical 19Acceleration 14Brakes 13Fuel system 10Steering 8Tires 8Seats 7Suspension 7Visibility 6Body 5Lights 5Seat belts 4Wheels 1
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