1993 Mazda 626 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 12%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Mazda 626, 12% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I don't know who to check with, whether these items are recalled or a major problem. I hope you find the information useful. I have repaired and paid for the transmission. I need to know what to do about the airbag and paint. People in the car business around town have told me the company needs to know but I can't seem to reach them. If there is a recall, I would appreciate assistance on the cost of repairs. Date of incident is approximate time frame I noticed the problems.”
NHTSA complaint #704649, filed 1999-03“While using seat belts, seat belt warning light will continually flash while driving. Causes is unknown. Dealer has been contacted. The air bag warning light continues to flash regardless of the seat belts being used or not. Consumer has not been able to get adequate information from dealers and has only been given general information.”
NHTSA complaint #8011166, filed 2002-06“While applying brakes in a sudden stop front driver's air bag deployed and caused chemical burns to driver face. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8009279, filed 2002-05“Rear brakes failed due to calipers locking up. Second time it has happened. Also, . Air bag light flashes on & off. The rear calipers lock up caused the brake pads to burn. Air bag module failed at 100000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #884571, filed 2001-03“Another driver hit consumer's vehicle at 75 MPH on front bumper while consumer was pulling out of a gas station at about 25 MPH. Upon impact, dual frontal air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #886872, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 22% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 | 49 | 14% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 14 | 5% |
| 1993 | 15 | 12% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mazda 626
42 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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