1993 Mazda 626 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 20%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Mazda 626, 20% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,900 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On a very snowy day after a 20 minute ride we experienced total brake failure. Dealer towed car. The next day the dealer told me the repairs would cost about $2000.00 dollars. They said both brake lines burst due to severe corrosion. Since this was an extreme expense. We purchased a new car. I feel no braking system should ever experience total brake failure, and feel that Mazda should at least replace one of the brake lines to make sure that someone doesnt get killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10008464, filed 2003-03, 120,000 miles“The 626, mx6 and ford probe (all related designs) appear to have a defect that caused the rear calipers and parking brake to seize. The parking brake arm that the cable pulls back seizes ??on??. This might be due to poor design where the spring can not pull the arm back due to the materials used and the rust. The arm and pivot material should be changed and the spring should be stronger. Once the parking brake seizes the rotor, calipers and the whole wheel rim gets *extremely* hot. Drag, heat and burning smells may be noticed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10013757, filed 2003-04, 43,800 miles“Excessive grinding noise of front brakes. Replaced twice. Both times rotors were reported warped. Rotors and calipers replaced first time. Same problem recurred 1 year later. Transmission failure started with subtle rubbing sound on driver front. Escalated to popping noise while drive/reverse gear engaged. Surge/stall while at stop. Required complete transmission replacement (non-warrantied!)”
NHTSA complaint #700666, filed 1998-11“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“Driving at aprrox 20-30mph on smooth pavement turn siganl failed ,this also connects to headlight/tail lights. All dashboard lights. All components turned off at once. In order to recover from this defect, had to reposition steering wheel.this problem is still reoccurring and is an intermittent problem which can result in an accident. Defect is in steering column combination switch. Consumer states there have been other electrical problems, including faulty wiring to power windows.”
NHTSA complaint #819060, filed 1997-11Brakes: 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 1993 Mazda 626
42 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
15 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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