1994 Mazda 626 DX Sedan
All photo credits
- Photo: Mazda 626 front 20070918 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 in Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 en Guldrupe by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 rear 20070918 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1994 Mazda 626 DX Sedan is a 118-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,650 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 118 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 127 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The 626 measures 184.4 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,606 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,650 ($32,127 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (FP) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 118 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (CD4E 4-speed automatic optional) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.4 in |
| Width | 68.9 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,606 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1994 Mazda 626 DX Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda 626. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 19, 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
NHTSA campaign 15V674000
Oct 5, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
NHTSA campaign 05E065000
Dec 17, 1999 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Consequence: THE FAILURE OF THIS WIRE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LEVER.
NHTSA campaign 99V358000
Aug 16, 1999 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET CAN FAIL. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER, SEVERE LACK OF POWER, AND/OR A TRANSMISSION WHICH STAYS IN THIRD GEAR. IN SOME CASES, THE "OD OFF" LIGHT MAY ALSO FLASH.
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF INCREASED SPEED DUE TO THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET AND IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET AT NO CHARGE. THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERS NECESSARY REPAIRS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET FROR 9 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY START DATE WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION.
NHTSA campaign 99I005000
287 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda 626
Owner Complaints
287 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda 626 (18 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 15 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 177 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Hydraulic | 15 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.