1996 Buick Century vs 1996 Mazda 626
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Buick Century | 1996 Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 80 | 359 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 28 | 44 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 35 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 95,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 239 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 49 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 33 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 12 |
| Steering | 10 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 9 |
| Suspension | 7 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1996 Buick Century
1996 Mazda 626
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.