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TiresPart report

1996 Mazda 626 Tires 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 tires 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.

“Falken tire size: p195/65r14, DOT: v49) experienced tread separation, and belt on tire cut all the way through underneath tread while parked in garage. Stationary for over a month. Left front fender was blown outward when tire exploded.”

NHTSA complaint #887715, filed 2001-05

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200222%
200142%
200031%
199931%
199872%
199751%
199631%
199582%
199421%
199365%
199215%
198925%

Other parts of the 1996 Mazda 626

Transmission and drivetrain
239 complaints
Air bags
49 complaints
Engine cooling
33 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology