1991 Mazda 626 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Mazda 626, 13% of the 62 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front seat belt doesn't work automatically when getting into the vehicle, and having to put the seat belt around driver's body. The consumer is also having problem with the reverse lights and other lights. They come on and off whenever they want to, and the consumer can't find the problem. The brake system has also caused problems.”
NHTSA complaint #831585, filed 1998-12“When driving at 45-50 MPH and attempting to make a graudal stop brake pedal went to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle skidded one hundred feet, causing a rearend collision. Consumer also, vehicle was totaled. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #882761, filed 2001-03“When driving at 55 MPH and applying the brakes they went straight to the floorboard, and there is some type of knocking noise and tapping noise coming from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #847234, filed 1999-09“Brakes on the car would not work properly had taken to the dealer after six months to find out about thin rotors which Mazda did not fix. Had problems braking.”
NHTSA complaint #977013, filed 1995-12Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 | 18 | 6% |
| 1993 | 25 | 20% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
| 1991 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mazda 626
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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