16 problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving on 131 north about 75-80 mph and my airbags (both sides) deployed. There is no damage and I did not hit anything. I received burns on my nose, on my lips, sprained jaw, bloody nose, burns on my wrist, and facial scrapes and contusions. The passenger side started to smoke, and wouldn't stop until the airbag was removed.
While driving at 40 mph, and with no warning both front air bags deployed.
While driving at 35 mph struck another vehicle that was backing out of a driveway. Front end of car hit right rear side of the other vehicle. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Maxda has been contacted. Consumer felt airbags should have deployed.
The consumer is concern because the vehicle flipped and the interior air bag didn't deploy at all. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.
Recall 98v249 000/air bag deployment: while traveling at 40 mph vehicle ran over something which caused both air bags to deploy. Vehicle went out of control and landed in a ditch. Also, there was damage to windshield/ hood and bumper. Manufacturer was not notified at this time.
Passenger's airbag deployed unexpectedly when vehicle was rear ended. A recall has been issued on the vehicle; however, owner notification was not received.
Consumer was pulling out of a parking space heard noise that sounded like a gun shot. Consumer then noticed that both airbags had deployed.
Steering failed, causing vehicle to lose control, resulting in a collision. No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags upon impact.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle hit a pothole and the airbags deployed. The dealer and the manufacturerr has been notofied. 535819, posted on 03-Nov-98.
Non deployment of driver's/passener's airbags during a collision,resulting in injuries to driver. Also vehicle was totaled.
During normal operating conditions and no inclement weather inadvertent dual air bag deployment had arisen. Consequence: facial and neck burns, as well as neck/back injuries.
Ea-97012; going about (10) mph hit another vehicle in the rear and both air bags deployed, causing injuries to the driver's and passenger's face. The windshield was also broken by the air bags. The vehicle is being repaired.
When vehicle was involved in a front-end collision ,the front end was destroyed, travling about (35) mph, there was no deployment of air bags. Vehicle is being repaired .
Hit pothole while driving and airbags deployed.
No deployment of air bag during accident, resulting in injuries.
Vehicle hit a manhole cover that was a few inches above surface of road; airbag deployed, shattered windshield; caused personal injury; speed 20 to 25 mph.