1993 Mazda 626 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1993 Mazda 626, 3% of the 122 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.
“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 1997-11“The consumer has been experiencing problems with headlights, as well as turn signal switch. While driving, headlights kept going out intermittently. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #831030, filed 1998-11Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 12 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mazda 626
42 complaintsBrakes
25 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 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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