Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mazda 626. The contact stated that while the shifter was in the park position and powered on, the vehicle suddenly experienced an unintended acceleration and crashed into a brick pillar. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained an injured back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,365.
1996 Mazda 626 airbags problems
49 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 126,109. 26 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 49
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 126,109
- crashes
- 26
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal33
- 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 1996 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 1996 Mazda 626 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbags deployed in my 1996 mazda 626. Without any reason, while driving. Causing scrapes and bruising, and the windshield to crack.
I was driving on 131 north about 75-80 MPH and my airbags (both sides) deployed. There is no damage and I did not hit anything. I received burns on my nose, on my lips, sprained jaw, bloody nose, burns on my wrist, and facial scrapes and contusions. The passenger side started to smoke, and wouldn't stop until the airbag was removed.
June 28, 2002 -- wellings mazda, richmond, in "performed recall ssp-34 air bag campaign. March 2004, matt castrucci's auto mall, "body electrical: customer states air bag light is on please check out and adv," and "custormer states car is running rough, was told valve cover gaskets are leaking and on the spark plugs please check out." results were: "checked out light is not on, no correction at this time." and "checked out replaced valave {sic} cover gaskets and intake gaskets cleaned spark plug wires and plugs. Rechecked ok" sept. 19, 2004 -- while motionless at a traffic light, both front air bags deployed. We do have reliable witnesses. The driver (me) is a physics professor, the right front passenger is a ph.d. Candidate, the left rear passenger is a psychology professor, and the right rear passenger just finished law school. There was also a pedestrian standing 3 feet away and a helpful driver in the adjacent (also motionless) car.
While driving at 40 MPH, and with no warning both front air bags deployed.
Vehicle was in an accident going 40mph. Both front airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
Airbag warning light stays on while driving. Dealer notified.
The consumer is concern because the vehicle flipped and the interior air bag didn't deploy at all. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
While traveling about 65 MPH on the highway the consumer apply his brakes to avoid another motorist. And the driver side air bag didn't deploy please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Mr
Consumer state while traveling 30-35 MPH in result of frontal crash vehicle air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information. Ts
Questions about the 1996 Mazda 626 airbags
Does the 1996 Mazda 626 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Mazda 626, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Mazda 626 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 126,109 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 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 1996 Mazda 626 problems
Transmission 240Engine 34Brakes 12Electrical 12Acceleration 9Seat belts 8Suspension 8Steering 7Fuel system 5Seats 4Lights 3Tires 3Visibility 2Body 1Wheels 1
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