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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.
5
5 current
10.7L/100 km
$3,317
20,000 km, Ontario prices
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
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.
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Transport Canada recall 2000176
28 August 2000
Transport Canada lists: 626 1998–2000 · Miata 1999–2000 · Millenia 1998–2000 · MPV 1998, 2000 · and 1 more
Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM).
Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.
Transport Canada recall 2000125 · manufacturer campaign 92007
14 June 2000
Transport Canada lists: 626 1998
On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling.
Dealers will inspect the tensioner on affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Transport Canada recall 1998202 · manufacturer campaign 77810
21 October 1998
Transport Canada lists: 626 1998
On certain vehicles operated in a hot, humid environment with the window open and air conditioner running, it is possible for condensation to enter the audio unit and cause a short circuit. If the short circuit occurs at a specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and possibly catch on fire.
Aluminum tape will be affixed over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
Transport Canada recall 1997223 · manufacturer campaign 73801
17 December 1997
Transport Canada lists: 626 1998
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 LITRE ENGINE. THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MAY TRIGGER A SHIFT IN AIR-FUEL RATIO TO AN OVER-LEAN CONDITION RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
PCM WILL BE REPROGRAMMED WITH THE CORRECT ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC.
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Recall letters go to whoever owns the car on paper, which may not be you. Save your 1998 Mazda 626 and we will email you the day Transport Canada issues a new recall for it.
Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.