1999 Mazda 626 electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Mazda 626 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When engaging the ignition switch to start the vehicle, smoke comes from the steering column, I must immediately turn off the contact position. This problem occurs seconds after the ignition switch is engaged.”
filed Jul 13, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mazda 626. The contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to turn over to start the vehicle. In addition, the failure was progressing to the point that the vehicle may not start intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was…”
filed Apr 26, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2023In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
09-024-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2022This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost…
01-006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 22, 2022Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery…
01-006-21-3779b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 21, 2021
Electrical System problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 626 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 626 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 626 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 626 | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 626 | 12 | 3% |
| 1995 626 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 626 | 24 | 9% |
| 1993 626 | 17 | 14% |
| 1991 626 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 626 | 4 | 9% |
| 1989 626 | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.