1996 Mazda 626 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Mazda 626 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mazda 626. While driving, the check engine sensor light suddenly illuminated and the instrument panel lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch wire harness was faulty and needed to be replaced…”
filed Jun 21, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mazda 626. The contact stated that there was a progressing electrical failure and unknown warning lights remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vent controls failed to work for the air conditioner and heater. The vehicle was taken to four different independent…”
filed Mar 16, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch…Campaign 15V674000 · Oct 19, 2015
Related service bulletins
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the…
09-003-20-3671 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 9, 2020In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's…
09-009-19-3566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2019In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s…
09-035-17-3080 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2017Speedometer replacement procedure
0900716 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 17, 2016
Electrical System problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 626 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 626 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 626 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 626 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 626 | 32 | 9% |
| 1995 626 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 626 | 24 | 9% |
| 1993 626 | 17 | 14% |
| 1991 626 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 626 | 4 | 9% |
| 1989 626 | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mazda 626
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.