Complaints
353
Crashes
25
Fires
13
Injuries
24
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 1994 Mazda 626 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1161 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:114,387 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#212 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
Crash-related:1
#311 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:11
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Mazda 626.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 161 | 2 | 1 | 114,387 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 11 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 101,114 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 5 | — | — | 156,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
161
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
114,387
Electrical System:Ignition
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,114
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
156,000
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 1994 Mazda 626
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,368,500 vehicles.
15V674000Electrical System:ignition:switch
~1,368,500 affectedMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
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1994 Mazda 626 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Mazda 626 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1994 Mazda 626 has 353 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 161 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Mazda 626?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (161 complaints, avg 114,387 mi); Electrical System:Ignition (12 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (11 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Mazda 626?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 111,805 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Mazda 626?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Mazda 626 include 25 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 24 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,368,500 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1994 Mazda 626?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda 626 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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