1996 Mazda 626 vs 1998 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 Mazda 626 | 1998 Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 359 | 434 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 102 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,500 mi | 89,278 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 239 | 313 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 81 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4 |
| Steering | 7 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 15 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 17 |
| Overheating | 9 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
1996 Mazda 626
1998 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.