Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Mazda 626
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Mazda 626 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 488 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V674000 Ignition Switch may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05E065000 FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V249000 MAZDA/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95E006001 Air Bags — Frontal NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 336 complaints
- Air Bags 67 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 28 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints
Of the 488 complaints on file, 43 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 488 complaints, owners report 38 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Mazda 626 has a below-average reliability rating due to significant issues with the power train, reflected in 336 complaints. The vehicle has four recall campaigns, indicating potential safety concerns. Other systems, such as airbags and the engine, also show some problem frequency, though less severe. Overall, while these recalls address particular issues, the high number of power train complaints suggests higher maintenance and repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | Unknown | $1,200–$3,000 | very common |
| air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| engine cooling | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- brake inspection annually
- tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- timing belt replacement if applicable
- spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual transmission noises
- frequent overheating
- airbag warning light issues
- engine misfiring
- difficulty shifting gears
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Mazda 626 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.