1994 Mazda 626 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 9%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Mazda 626, 9% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The 1994 Mazda 626lx with a v-6 2.5l motor has required 3 transmissions in the 8 years I have owned the car. The water pump went out twice and the alternator twice as well. This last time the transmission failed, I was on I-5 heading north near the los banos turnoff when it just started slipping and came to a complete stop on the freeway. I am very frustrated with the design and longevity of many parts of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10361472, filed 2010-10, 138,000 miles“The spark plug wires and distributor cap have failed 2 times since I have owned this car. I have noticed that this is a reoccuring problem in a number of 94 Mazda 626. Can anything be done? The repair cost for the last time was approximately $1000 at rosenthal Mazda. I was quoted a price of approx. $350 for the distributor cap.”
NHTSA complaint #742521, filed 2001-03“The hold light on the instrument cluster began to blink this morning. Now the transmission shifts very roughly - like a performance transmission... Basically crash, bang, screech. I've checked several websites, and have seen reports that this particular transmission has seen this problem commonly. So far Mazda has not issued a recall, I think it's about time they consider it. This is still a low mileage car!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #766657, filed 2002-09“I was driving to work. Smoke started coming from under the dash board. The car cut off. I got out of the car, raised the hood. The wire that comes out of the dash board was red. About 20 seconds later, smoke consume the car and the dash board was on fire. The inside of the car was burned. From the dash board to the trunk. The fire report said it was electrial problem.”
NHTSA complaint #709277, filed 1999-07“While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH, vehicle lost power. Consumer was able to get vehicle to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed that the distributor needed to be replaced. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under manufacturer's recall.”
NHTSA complaint #862074, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 15V674000Oct 19, 2015Mazda 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…Covers: Mazda 626 1993–1998, MPV 1989–1998, Protege 1990–1998 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208555Feb 24, 2022Radio Unlocking Codes.
- 10153339Jan 14, 2019In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10118467Aug 7, 2017In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10213425Feb 17, 2016Speedometer replacement procedure
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 3% |
| 1995 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 | 24 | 9% |
| 1993 | 17 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
| 1987 | 13 | 45% |
| 1986 | 5 | 31% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mazda 626
177 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsAir bags
14 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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