1995 Mazda 626 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 4%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 186,148miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Mazda 626, 4% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 186,148 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.
“Went to start vehicle will not start something faulty in ignition possibly. Smelled like smoke instantly turning vehicle off. Immediately disconnected battery from vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11062621, filed 2018-01, 207,295 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10059929, filed 2004-02, 165,000 miles“While driving engine stops running. Dealers replaced arch plug wire which did not correct problem. Please provide futher details. Consumer complains that weather stripping comes apart on driver's door, rattle noise from muffler, headlights adjusted to far in, engine miss and check engine light on, o/d light comes on.”
NHTSA complaint #826046, filed 1998-07“Vehicle has continual electrical problems. Dashboard lighting goes out when headlights are turned on, automatic door locks disengage when using the left turn signal, and the overdrive indicator light flashes randomly. The automatic transmission is extremely rough when change gears, vehicle vibrates fiercely around 55-60 MPH. The transmission needs replacing after owning vehicle for less than nine months.”
NHTSA complaint #538713, filed 1998-07“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 NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 06/29/16”
NHTSA complaint #10855693, filed 2016-04Related 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.
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- 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 1995 Mazda 626
337 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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