1995 Mazda 626 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%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 14 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Mazda 626, 3% of the 488 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“I purchased a Mazda 626 from auto service company in 1998. At the time of purchase the car had 40865 miles on it. In oct of 1999 the vehicle had a bad cv axle the car was taken to rader Mazda and the axle had been replaced. Nov of 1999 I was driving and I noticed that the car kept idling higher, but wasn't going any faster, I stopped at a red light and when the light turned green the car would not go forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #741073, filed 2001-02“I was driving home and when I got to a stop sign and was getting ready to turn right, the car jerked forward and felt as if it were in neutral for a second. About 2 weeks later I was on my way home and the same thing happened, only while I was driving in the middle of the road, the car began to rev and jerk around, and all the while, I was slowing down on the busy street. I took it to aamco and they told me the transmission was broken and I would need a new one if I wanted the car to work properly again. …”
NHTSA complaint #745635, filed 2001-05“While driving at 25 MPH automatic transmission failed. Independent shop replaced the automatic transmission, also, speedometer failed. Dealership was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10090176, filed 2004-09“Consumer was driving a 4-cylinder engine on the highway and car started to smoke, took to dealer and he replaced the fuel throttle, got the car back and the same thing happened, car is back at dealer and he is going to replace the transmission .”
NHTSA complaint #806248, filed 1997-01“While pulling out of a parking lot engine pegged out, and had to place vehicle into reverse which subsequently ruined transmission. Problem has returned after the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #880858, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
| 1991 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mazda 626
337 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsElectrical system
19 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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