1996 Mazda 626 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Mazda 626, 1% of the 359 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
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 smelled gas whenever I would get gas for the car or speed up the car. So I took the car to my mechanic and he said it was some sort of a problem with the gas tank. I need to know what it is.”
NHTSA complaint #10693732, filed 2015-03“The contact owns a 1996 Mazda 626. After refueling the vehicle, a strong odor of fuel emitted outside of the vehicle. There was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the top of the fuel tank exhibited a three inch crack. The mechanic would need to find a new fuel tank for the replacement. In addition, the engine air intake valve and radiator were faulty. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10712043, filed 2015-04, 132,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Mazda 626. After placing the key in the ignition and starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fuel odor under the hood of the vehicle. The contact turned the vehicle off for a while and proceeded to turn the vehicle back on with the front driver and passenger side windows rolled down. The contact could no longer smell the fuel odor and a warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822014, filed 2016-01, 80,000 miles“1996 Mazda 626 78,000 o/d light blink after app 30 minutes of driving car starts to slip. Check engene light comes on after app 45 minutes. Gas pedal sticks on take off usually lossens up when driving. Was told repairs will top 3,000 cant afford!”
NHTSA complaint #10040967, filed 2003-09Related 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 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 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 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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