1996 Mazda 626 vs 1996 Volvo 850
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 Volvo 850 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 359 | 192 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 136 |
| Investigations | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,500 mi | 97,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Volvo 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 239 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 23 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 11 |
| Tires | 3 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
1996 Mazda 626
1996 Volvo 850
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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.