1996 Mazda 626 air bags problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Mazda 626 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mazda 626. The contact stated that while the shifter was in the park position and powered on, the vehicle suddenly experienced an unintended acceleration and crashed into a brick pillar. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained an…”
filed Feb 24, 2015
“Airbags deployed in my 1996 mazda 626. Without any reason, while driving. Causing scrapes and bruising, and the windshield to crack. *tr”
filed Jun 28, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation. *kb
0800306 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 4, 2006
Air Bags problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 626 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 626 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 626 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 626 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 626 | 36 | 10% |
| 1995 626 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 626 | 14 | 5% |
| 1993 626 | 15 | 12% |
| 1992 626 | 1 | 5% |
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.