1995 Mazda 626 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Mazda 626, 2% of the 488 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Consumer smelled a strong gasoline smell. Consumer looked under car and noticed a nice flow of gas coming from the top of the feul tank on to the ground. Consumer indicated that there was so much gas on the ground that it would have been dangerous to start, and because it was so close to exhaust pipe. Dealer said there was a crack in the top of fuel tank and should be replaced. Dealer said looked like tank was deteriorating.”
NHTSA complaint #867708, filed 2000-08“The vehicle was purchased used in 1998. Shifting always seemed a problem. Ten months after the purchase, the vehicle started hesitating at high speeds. The fuel system was checked a number of times and it was later determined that it was a transmission problem. While the dealer was test driving the vehicle, the vehicle was involved in an accident. The transmission was replaced. It lasted about one month and the replaced transmission was replaced with the current transmission which is the third one in this automobile. …”
NHTSA complaint #717157, filed 2000-01“Transmission was making loud dropping sounds when engaging into reverse and drive, was told I need a new transmission. 2. Rear sway bar needs new fastening device. 3. Front engine exhaust pipe needs replacing. (replaced muffler and part of exhaust 7 mths. Prior.) 4. Fuel gauge inoperative as of purchase date, has been replaced twice along with fuel pump and sending unit. 5. Mass air flow sensor needs replacing. 6. Heat actuator needs replacing. 7. Distributor ignitor is faulty. 8. Have had gasket covers and lifters replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #719797, filed 2000-03“When at any speed the overdrive light keeps coming on, and the gear shifts very hard, the vehicle jerks/ shakes. Also, there is some type of fuel leakage coming from under the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #832541, filed 1998-12“While driving 50-70mph the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. Took to dealer, dlr cannot determine the problem. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #825061, filed 1998-07Related service bulletins
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mazda 626
337 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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