1994 Mazda 626 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,696miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Mazda 626, 6% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,696 miles. 2 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.
“Ten days after purchasing this vehicle on 10/20/98, it was bought to the attention of the seller that there was definitely an excelleration problem that needed immediate repairs. The dealer test drove the car and as soon as he proceeded to stop the vehicle, the car would hesitate to stop (even after pumping the brakes). They told me that it was not a major problem and that if it continued I should give them a call and a mechanic would try to repair the problem. I called back two days later after almost killing myself, my children and possibly someone else. …”
NHTSA complaint #714213, filed 1999-11“The contact owns a 1994 Mazda 626. The vehicle was overheating and a noise was coming from the brakes. The mechanic didn't check the overheating failure. However, stated that the vehicle had a terrible vibration. The mechanic rebuilt the front end. After the repairs were performed the vehicle would pull from the left to the right, the vehicle would not drive straight , and the brakes were completely damaged. The second repair shop stated that they couldn't repair the vehicle due to the damages. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188860, filed 2007-04, 103,696 miles“The rear left brake caliper did not release properly after the car was started and driven. This caused the brakes to overheat while driving. I could manually release the calipers in order to drive, however this is unacceptable. The caliper was replaced twice, and although it no longer locks up, it still causes severe noise and wearing of the pads and disk. Replacement calipers have not resolved the problem. Replacement work was performed at non-dealer repair shops.”
NHTSA complaint #736325, filed 2000-11“Many of this problems have been well documented for this vehicle. Why hasn't the manufacturer been forced to address them?no safety defect mentioned in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #738319, filed 2000-12“The vehicle's brake line froze even when the emergency brake light was on. As a result, the car would not operate because the brake line was permanently on.”
NHTSA complaint #809666, filed 1997-05Brakes: 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 1994 Mazda 626
177 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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