1995 Mazda 626 vs 1995 Mercury Cougar
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 | 1995 Mazda 626 | 1995 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 488 | 109 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 89 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 102,993 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 337 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 67 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 38 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 9 |
| Suspension | 7 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
1995 Mazda 626
1995 Mercury Cougar
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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.