1995 Mazda 626 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Mazda 626, 2% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving 40 MPH the power steering failed intermittently. As a result the vehicle starting spinning out of control sending the vehicle over the median. The vehicle was totaled. While exiting the expressway the consuemr noticed , on two accasions, that the variable assist power steering momentarily faled to engage. This occured about a year prior to the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10087915, filed 2004-11, 118,000 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“My vehicle started with jacking motions and the steeting wheel kept veering. Then the vehicle started to reverse even though it was in drive but it was not accelerating at all. Vehicle was reversing and not on a hilly area either. I had to shut the vehicle offf complete to stop the motion. I have to tell you, this was very scary. It was a good thing my speed was low. I almost hit someone because the vehicle was reversing insteading of going forward. I later found out the transmission had completely blown out prematurely , the gas pump broken with pieces still inside. …”
NHTSA complaint #737526, filed 2000-12“While the daughter of the consumer was driving the steering wheel locked, causing to the driver to lose control and spin in the middle of the road. The cause remains unknown. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #829443, filed 1998-10“While driving on highway, getting off exit ramp and traveling 35mph on a curve, steering wheel locked up. Contacted dealer, and was not able to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #862177, filed 2000-05Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mazda 626
337 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 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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