1996 Mazda 626 vs 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 | 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 359 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 50 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 239 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 9 |
| Steering | 7 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
1996 Mazda 626
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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.