1994 Mazda 626 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Mazda 626, 5% of the 282 complaints for this model year. 11 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air bag warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within system. Cause unknown. Also, power windows malfunctioned. After letting windows down, they will not return to upriight position. The consumer can not lock or unlock the door from inside. The air bag light still iluminates.”
NHTSA complaint #880728, filed 2001-02“Side molding coming off, antenna will not go up nor down, hold light keep flashing, sun roof will not slide back, air bag flashes sometime,cup holder will not keep containers from tilting over,oil dip stick handle broke off,cruise control do not work,cracked manifold”
NHTSA complaint #764505, filed 2002-07“When vehicle rear ended a ford expedition, traveling between 20-25 MPH, there was no deployment of either air bag. The fender, hood, headlights, etc were all pushed back to the motor. Owner not sure if vehicle will be totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #824424, filed 1998-06“Air bag prematurely deployed while vehicle was traveling 5 MPH. Consumer states air bag deployed without impact happening first after air bag went off, consumer lost control of vehicle and crashed into light pole, there were injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #986585, filed 1996-07“While leaving parking lot when the air bag suddenly deployed. Did not hit any bumps or another vehicle. Caused the driver to lose control of vehicle due to lack of visibility & went into a ditch.”
NHTSA complaint #831199, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 22% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 | 49 | 14% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 14 | 5% |
| 1993 | 15 | 12% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mazda 626
177 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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