Went to start vehicle will not start something faulty in ignition possibly. Smelled like smoke instantly turning vehicle off. Immediately disconnected battery from vehicle.
1995 Mazda 626 electrical problems
19 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Wiring: front underhood2
- Wiring2
- Ignition2
- Horn2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Ignition: module1
At what mileage
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Mazda 626 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Mazda 626 electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mazda 626. While driving 75 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the instrumental panel. The vehicle was towed to the shop. The cause of the failure was undetermined; however, the mechanic stated that the wiring harness was fine. The electrical switch was previously replaced. The vehicle will be taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The current mileage was 133,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/29/08 *bf. Updated 01/29/08 tr
Defective transmission replaced due to electrical problems/hard shifting/rough idle.
1.horn button broke and popped off while driving. 2. Car will rev by itself between 1000-1500 RPM while coming to a stop. 3. Car sometimes has no base idol and will just turn off. 4. Check engine light came on, took car to machanic. Manifold intake gasket had to be replaced. Light has gone off but car still revs itself. Sometimes while idoling car will rev between 1500-2000 rpms. 5. Both rear struts have been replaced. 6. Coupler for rack and pinon had to be replaced.
While driving at city speed engine started over heating, and then vehicle caught on fire. Mechanic did not know what has caused the fire. Please provide more information.
Air bag light has flashed off and on intermittently on dash. Also, a 19 day old battery was dead. Consumer has contacted dealer.*ak the consumer is concerned about air bag safety and would like to know if there had been a recall.
Questions about the 1995 Mazda 626 electrical
Does the 1995 Mazda 626 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the electrical of the 1995 Mazda 626, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Mazda 626 electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 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).
Other 1995 Mazda 626 problems
Transmission 337Airbags 67Engine 28Acceleration 14Brakes 13Fuel system 10Steering 8Tires 8Seats 7Suspension 7Visibility 6Body 5Lights 5Seat belts 4Wheels 1
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