1994 Mazda 626 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,696miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Mazda 626, 4% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,696 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 right front tire was punctured as a result of a broken coil spring. The car was never in an accident or driven under any circumstance that would cause such a failure. I feel this could have caused a serious accident and that Mazda should recall the vehicle for inspection and reimburse those individuals who had to replace their springs, struts, and damaged tires as a result of the spring fracture.”
NHTSA complaint #762780, filed 2002-06“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the front coil spring. Dealer stated that a coil spring was broken but consumer had to pay for the work. Manufacture stated that they would get back to the consumer but it never happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10031772, filed 2003-07“While driving on the freeway transmission failed to operate. Also, vehicle would jerk intermittently while driving. In addition, noticed a hold light would come on the panel, but did not know what it meant. Dealer/mfr were not contacted at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #832051, filed 1998-12“Since ownership of vehicle, have been experiencing rough idle or vibration while in neutral and warm engine, many attempts were made at adjusting the idle speed to eliminate the problem, but problem kept reoccuring until it was finally discovered that the onboard computer was resetting the idle to original setting, rough idling became more disturbing and was recommended by dealer to add cleaning agent to fuel -engine performance seemed to improve but no change to rough idling,the next recommendation was to replace timing belt and motor mounts, still rough idling continued, sway bar links…”
NHTSA complaint #560571, filed 2001-03Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mazda 626
177 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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