1996 Mazda 626 LX V6 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 1996 Mazda 626 LX V6 Sedan is a 164-hp 2.5-liter V6 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,345 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 164 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 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 | $20,345 ($42,142 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 164 hp |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 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 1996 Mazda 626 LX V6 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 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
Oct 8, 1998 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
NHTSA campaign 98V249000
362 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda 626
Owner Complaints
362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda 626 (35 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 30 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 239 |
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 32 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
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 1996 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.