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1996 Mazda 626

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

10.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,670

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015489

19 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: 323 1990–1995 · 626 1993–1998 · 929 1993–1994 · MPV 1989–1998 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

232,227 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1999057 · manufacturer campaign 79904

14 April 1999

Transport Canada lists: 626 1995–1997 · MX-6 1995–1997

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Fuel vapour may leak from between the fuel cap and the fuel filler pipe. The gap could be generated by improper dimensions between the top ends of the inner and outer pipe of the fuel filler pipe. In some cases, raw fuel would be released into the atmosphere.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a modified fuel cap o-ring.

11,107 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1998203 · manufacturer campaign SSP34

21 October 1998

Transport Canada lists: 626 1995–1997 · MX-6 1995–1996

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, minor undercarriage impacts can result in unnecessary air bag deployment. This could result in personal injury and/or loss of vehicle control.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the possibility of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.

12,746 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 91% of 77 1996 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
244 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1996 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 1996 Mazda 626. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1996 Mazda 626 get?
NRCan rates the 1996 Mazda 626 at 10.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 244 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1996 Mazda 626 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,670 in fuel, producing roughly 3,979 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.