general problems of the 1996 Mazda 626

Two problems related to seats have been reported for the 1996 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2000

I am writing to report a problem I have had with our 1996 Mazda 626. I had an incident where the driver's seat collaped while driving. The incident caused an accident, resulting in approximately $720 worth of damage. No one was injured in the accident as I was travelling very slowly. The problem happened a second time with no accident, but I am unwilling to let my wife drive the vehicle now due to safety concerns. I am convinced that it is a defect- a dangerous one. I noticed on your odi list that somone else had the same problem (odi id no. 823823). I contacted the manufacturer about the problem but they had no knowlege of any similar problems. Please let me know how I should proceed with this problem. I think Mazda should repair the damages and check the seat track assembly. Is this unacceptable? thank you. Greg gerke.

2 Seats problem

Driver's side seat has a problem. If it is leaned back on with a certain a mount of weight, it will colapse while driving this has happened three time in the last three years. Dealer has been contacted.


Other Seats related problems of the 1996 Mazda 626

Front Seat Recliner problems
2
Seats problems
2


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