1996 Mazda 626 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,318miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Mazda 626, 3% of the 359 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,318 miles. 2 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.
“I have a 96 626 that has 125,000 miles. I purchased my car in 98 with 60,000 miles. In may of 2000 I had to replace the oxygen sensor. I have also had to replace the left front axel and the right cv joint boot in feb. 2003. Now I have replace my entire transmission which is going to cost around 2300. I had no indications that I had transmission problems until it just quit. On my way to work my car just stopped moving on the interstate. When I pressed the accelerator it wouldn't pull. So I got off the road safely and attempted to see what the problem was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016513, filed 2003-04, 125,000 miles“I bought a used 1996 Mazda 626lx from rierson motors in clovis, new mexico and have had the car less than one month and the engine light stays on , it loses power on the interstate when I accelerate above 55 MPH and lurches and goes in to next gear very hard. I think Mazda should be held liable for these defects in this paticular model. I hope the government will look into this matter and investigate why so many consumers are having the same problems and Mazda should step up to the plate and admit their failure and fix the problem are compensate the consumer for their expenditures.”
NHTSA complaint #10066379, filed 2004-04, 138,318 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Mazda 626. The contact stated that while the shifter was in the park position and powered on, the vehicle suddenly experienced an unintended acceleration and crashed into a brick pillar. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained an injured back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,365.”
NHTSA complaint #10690214, filed 2015-02, 213,365 miles“While traveling at 60 MPH rpms increased beyond normal range. Then , overdrive light started to flash. Driver pulled over, and vehicle towed to dealer. At 96000 and traveling at 60 MPH same problem occurred. But this time driver tried backing up and vehicle made a very loud grinding noise. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8004050, filed 2002-02“When driving the o/d off light flashes, the cruise control will cut off without touching the brakes. When accelerating from stops the engine revs but the car continues to move as though it is in neutral for about 5 to 10 minutes before it kicks in gear very hard. Occassionally the car will not even roll forward when trying to accelerate after stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #731748, filed 2000-09Related 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 1996 Mazda 626
239 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
5 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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