1996 Mazda 626 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Mazda 626, 1% of the 359 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The instrument panel lights and the tail lights are inoperative, which may result visual difficulty. Owner's manual stated to replace the fuse. The occupant replace the fuse, but problem still occurring. Dealer said that the headlight switch needs to be replaced manufacturer was willing to pay half of the bill. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #852654, filed 1999-11Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 12 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mazda 626
239 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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