1993 MAZDA 626
2 recalls, 202 complaints - 50 TSBs
15V674000 Oct 19, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become co... Read more
Consequence
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
05E065000 Oct 5, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TUR... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
Complaint Statistics
202 total complaints
14 crashes 4 fires 11 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 34 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| AIR BAGS | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2016
Incident date: Jun 13, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A DRIVER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PULLED OVER, AND EXITED WITHOUT INJURIES. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIR... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 1, 2009
Incident date: Sep 16, 2009
I OWN A 1993 MAZDA 626 LX WITH A 2.0 LITER ENGINE AND AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED IT IN EARLY 1998. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS A VERY LOW MILEAGE CAR FOR THE YEAR, WITH JUST MORE THAN 80,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAD JUST OVER 40,000 WHEN I PURCHASED IT USED FROM A LOCAL TOY... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 16, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
MY CAR STARTED BLINKING "HOLD" IN RED ON THE DASH ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. IT WOULD CONTINUE BLINKING, EVEN THOUGH I WASN'T USING THE 'HOLD BUTTON' ON THE SHIFTER. LAST MONTH, IT STARTED SPUTTERING AND MAKING ODD NOISES. IT NOW DOES NOT ACCELERATE VERY EASILY AT ALL. I HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN MAKING... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 5, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2008
SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AND I HAVE A "HOLD" LIGHT BLINKING. FROM THE STATEMENTS ON INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN BY MAZDA. *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 8, 2007
Incident date: Jun 8, 2007
I HAVE A SET OF SIGMA SHADOW TIRES ON MY CAR MADE BY TBC CORPORATION. THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DAMAGED MY REAR BUMPER. I HAVE ORDERED AN NEW SET OF TIRES TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SET OF TIRES THAT ARE NOW ON MY CAR. THE PROPER SIZE FOR MY CAR WAS NOT LIS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 31, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
THE PROBLEM JUST OCCURRED ALL OF A SUDDEN. FROM A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED, IT PUSHED THE CAR FORWARD TO WHICH I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. BROUGHT THE CAR TO A MECHANIC, TRIED TO FIX IT BUT STILL THE PROBLEM IS THERE. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 27, 2006
Incident date: Feb 10, 2006
MAZDA 626 LX SLIPING GEARS, JURKING, LEAKING TRANSMISSION,TRANSMISSION FAILER HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT STILL NO GOOD. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 17, 2005
Incident date: Nov 14, 2005
1993 MAZDA 626-2.0 4CYL AUTO TRANS, 89000 MILES. BOUGHT CAR 9/28/05 FOR $2900.00, ON 11/15/05, ON HIGHWAY, CAR STARTS BUCKING AS THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. I KNOW THAT THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE TRANSMISSION. MAZDA, FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. USED CAR DEALERS, NO DOUBT, KNOW ABOUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 8, 2005
Incident date: Mar 15, 2005
MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF MAZDA 626 1993 GE 2.0 HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 2, 2005
Incident date: Apr 2, 2004
(1) NOTHING EXCEPT DRING 2) HOLD LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION ACTING FUNNY; (3) NOTHING YET. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 26, 2005
Incident date: Mar 9, 2005
I HAVE HAD A MAZDA 626 MODEL 1993 FOR 1.5 YEARS NOW. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 83000 MILES AND WAS VERY WELL AKEN CARE OF BY ONE PREVOIOUS OWNER. I SERVICE THE CAR EVERY 3000 MILES REGULARLY. # WEEKS AGO THE TRANSMISSION DIED ON ME A LL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS LEFT TO COAST ON A MAIN STREET, ALMOST CAUSING A ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 17, 2005
Incident date: Feb 15, 2005
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON O/D. IT HAS PROGRESSED TO THIRD GEAR NOW. A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL IS NEEDED BUT WILL COST ABOUT $3,000.00. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 7, 2004
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 29, 2004
Incident date: Mar 2, 2003
I HAVE A 19"93 MAZDA BOUGHT IN '95. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE UNDER WARRANTY IN 19'96 AND AGAIN IN 19'97. NOW IT'S LEAKING AGAIN SINCE2003.*AK
EQUIPMENT
Jun 29, 2004
Incident date: Mar 2, 2003
I HAVE A 19"93 MAZDA BOUGHT IN '95. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE UNDER WARRANTY IN 19'96 AND AGAIN IN 19'97. NOW IT'S LEAKING AGAIN SINCE2003.*AK
EQUIPMENT
Jun 9, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
MY MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE ALREADY AND ABOUT TO REPLACE ONE AGAIN. THE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AND JUST PURCHASES ONE ABOUT 6MONTHS AGO IT IS GOING SO FAST. THE OLD PARTS WAS REPLACED BUT THIS STRAGEDY IS OCCURING ONCE MORE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 9, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
MY MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE ALREADY AND ABOUT TO REPLACE ONE AGAIN. THE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AND JUST PURCHASES ONE ABOUT 6MONTHS AGO IT IS GOING SO FAST. THE OLD PARTS WAS REPLACED BUT THIS STRAGEDY IS OCCURING ONCE MORE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 22, 2003
Incident date: Jun 20, 2003
626 MAZDA TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ONCE AGAIN A CAR COMPANY IS COMPLETELY IGNORING MANY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE EARLY AND PREMATURE PROBLEMS WITH A PRODUCT. AND NHTSA DOES NOTHING. 30 MINUTES SPENT ON THE NET WOULD CLEARLY SHOW ANY ONE RELATED TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY THAT MAZDA HAS BEEN GIVEN A... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 17, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
AFTER OWNING MY 1993 MAZDA 626 LX FOR OVER TWO YEARS I FIND OUT THAT THE CAR IS DESTINED TO BAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAUSING THE CAR TO GET WORSE. I STARTED HAVING THE NOTORIOUS FLASHING HOLD LIGHT THUS CAUSING MY TRANSMIS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2, 2003
Incident date: Dec 15, 2001
1993 MAZDA 626. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768119
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 18, 2003
Incident date: Apr 4, 2003
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND DIDN'T RESEARCH ON IT FIRST. BIG MISTAKE. HAD PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION NOISE, SLIPPAGE AND/OR GEAR SHIFT HESITATION, AND ENGAGING FROM PARK. MOST MECHANICS WON'T EVEN WORK ON THESE BECAUSE OF FREQUENT PROBLEMS. HAD TO TRACK ON DOWN, SAYS TRANSMISSION MUST BE REBUILT,... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 17, 2003
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ARE PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, AND IF REBUILT, IT WILL LAST FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS. MR SCC *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 4, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE EVENTUAL FAILURE - REPLACED $1500.00 - CORRECTED PROBLEM TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WHILE ON HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF TWO 18-WHEELERS - I ALMOST CAUSED A FATALITY WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER ON BOARD - THANK GOD FOR MY DRIVING EXPERIENCE - IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WE WOULD NOT BE H... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Apr 1, 2003
Incident date: Mar 31, 2003
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 AN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 24, 2003
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKED OIL FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 5, 2003
Incident date: Feb 13, 2003
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 1, 2003
Incident date: Feb 27, 2003
MY DAUGHTER HAS A 1993 MAZDA 626, AND THE ENGINE BLEW FOR NO KNOWN REASON, AND I WONDERED IF YOU HAD HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL MAZDA ENGINE---THANKS.*JB
AIR BAGS
Jan 9, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND WARNING CHIME BEEPS INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TO HAVE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG REMOVED. *TT *NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 30, 2002
Incident date: Jun 30, 1999
I OWN A 1993 MAZDA 626 ES (6 CYLINDER) AUTOMOBILE WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN 1999. IN MARCH 2002, IT BEGAN TO FAIL AGAIN, WAS REBUILT AGAIN, FAILED LESS THAN ONE MONTH LATER, REBUILT AGAIN, FAILED AGAIN AND HAS BEEN SITTING IN A SHOP FOR 4 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 12, 2002
Incident date: Apr 16, 2001
QUICK VERSION: TRANSMISSION DIED IN CAR TWICE. FIRST TIME IT DIED AROUND 112500 MILES. SECOND TIME IT DIED 11500 MILES LATER. STILL RUNNING ON SECOND REPAIR JOB AS OF 12/12/2002. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGH (WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS "STANDARD" BEHAVIOR) FOR THE ENTIRE TIME I OWNED THE CA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 4, 2002
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 626 IS FAILING AND ALL REPAIR GARAGES QUOTE ME AT AROUND 2500 DOLLARS TO REPLACE. THEY SAY THAT THEY WON'T REPLACE IT. SHOULDN'T MAZDA BE REPLACING THESE SINCE THEY SEEM TO FAIL IN SO MANY CASES?*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 2, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: May 18, 2001
PRIOR TO THE NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM, THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT COIL BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRES. CONSUMER'S NOTICE CAME ONE YEAR AFTER INCIDENT. *JG
AIR BAGS
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
WHILE USING SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WILL CONTINUALLY FLASH WHILE DRIVING. CAUSES IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK 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 ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
WHILE USING SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WILL CONTINUALLY FLASH WHILE DRIVING. CAUSES IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK 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 ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: May 25, 2002
DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT AT 30MPH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 14, 2002
A NEW TIRE LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OLD HAD TREAD SEPARATIION.(NO TIRE INFO GIVEN) *YH
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 6, 2002
Incident date: Apr 27, 2002
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.*AK
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 4, 2002
Incident date: Mar 31, 2002
'HOLD' LIGHT FLASHING. CAR WONT MOVE IN DRIVE/SECOND/FIRST OR REVERSE UNTIL RPM INCREASED TO APPROX 4000, THAT TOO VERY SLOWLY. ENGINE SPEED REMAINS ABNORMALY UNPROPORTIONATE TO VEHICLE SPEED AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING OR WHEN ACCELERATING EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Jul 7, 2001
CAR GOES DEAD AT LIGHTS AND AROUND CURVES AND DURING PULLOFFS FROM ANY POSITION FROM A START TO STO, STEERING ASSEMLY VERY LOOSE HAVE TO SWERVE SOMETIMES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 26, 2001
Incident date: Nov 7, 2001
DURING A SHORT DRIVE ON A 2 LANE ROAD, IN THE EVENING, DURING A SNOWSTORM, THE AFOREMENTIONED VEHICLE, HAD A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR IMPENDING INDICATION. THERE WAS TOTAL & SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT (EVER) RESTART & NEEDED TO BE TOWED AWAY. THE MECHAN... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 24, 2001
A NEW TIRE LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OLD HAD TREAD SEPARATIION.(NO TIRE INFO GIVEN) *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 21, 2001
Incident date: Jul 15, 2001
I'VE READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FILED FOR THE MAZDA 626. I HAD NO IDEA HOW BAD IT WAS. IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THESE TRANSMISSIONS.THE TRANI SHOP THAT CURRENTLY HAS MY CAR ALSO HAS 4 OTHER MAZDA 626'S ON THE LOT FOR TRANI REPLACEMENTS. THAT IS RIDICULOUS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: Jul 25, 2001
TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND VEHICLE WASN'T RUNNING PROPERLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK
Showing 50 of 202 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 MAZDA 626
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 MAZDA 626
50 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
MT-002-22
Feb 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Radio Unlocking Codes.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
09-009-19-3566
Jan 14, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430
Aug 31, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-034-14-2956
Aug 15, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO
0800306
Oct 4, 2006
140000 AIR BAGS
NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB
0102504
Jul 21, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604
Jul 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
01599
May 21, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING PISTON STANDARDIZATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
00598
Nov 4, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCEING A METALLIC TAPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT ( REAR ) CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST CAM AREA. *YC
00598
Apr 22, 1998
150000 SEAT BELTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC
00198
Apr 15, 1998
010000 STEERING
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
97102300797
Oct 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT VALVE COVER. *YC
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
97102300397
Oct 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC
97083001997
Aug 30, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
COMPLAINTS OF DOOR GLASS MAY COME OFF TRACK. *YC
97083000597
Aug 30, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR COMPONENTS. *YC
970716006/97
Jul 16, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DESCRIPTIONS OF TYPICAL ENGINE NOISES. *YC
970716018/97
Jul 16, 1997
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CIGARETTE LIGHTERS. *YC
004/97B
May 19, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
004/97T
Apr 25, 1997
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABILITY. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
004/97S
Mar 27, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL OUT OF POSITION. *TW
001/97R
Mar 10, 1997
022110 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
STABILIZER BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TW
001/97S
Feb 25, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR SIDE MOLDING DETATCHES IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES, *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
K001/95
Jun 1, 1995
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK. *TW
B010/95
Jun 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED DAMPERS. *TW
S019/95
Jun 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
RATTLE NOISE FROM PRE-MUFFLER BRACKET. *TW
U007/95
May 1, 1995
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INSUFFICIENT COOLING - A/C RELAY FAILURE. *TW
B007/95
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
B004/95
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SEAL PLATE MODIFICATION (V6 ENGINE) *TW
F003/95
Jan 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
HARD START WITH COLD ENGINE. *TW
T008/94
Dec 1, 1994
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DOOR KEY CYLINDER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AND/OR CPU FAILURE. *TW
N002/94R
Dec 1, 1994
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING GEAR CLUNKING NOISE. *TW
S021/94R
Nov 1, 1994
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FROZEN DOOR/HATCH LOCK CYLINDERS. *TW
S033/94R
Nov 1, 1994
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
REARVIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF. *TW
052/93
Dec 1, 1993
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDERS THAT DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE IS LIFTED MAY HAVE A FAULTY BULB, MICRO SWITCH OR WIRING HARNESS. *TW
005/93
Aug 1, 1993
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GUAGE READS 3/4 FULL WITH TANK FULL. *TW
003/93
May 1, 1993
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM MAY NOT DEACTIVATE OR ACTIVATE WHEN USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR LOCKS. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 626
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ02004
Opened: Feb 8, 2002 , Closed: Aug 19, 2002
OVERSENSITIVE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99022
Opened: Dec 20, 1999 , Closed: Aug 30, 2000
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
OBTAINED RECALL 99V-358
SQ98024
Opened: Oct 29, 1998 , Closed: Sep 10, 1999
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
EA97012
Opened: May 23, 1997 , Closed: Oct 9, 1998
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN MAY OF 1997, ODI UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH 51 COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 88 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH, OR THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE D... Read more
PE97006
Opened: Jan 30, 1997 , Closed: May 23, 1997
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN JANUARY OF 1997, ODI OPENED A PE BASED ON 9 ODI COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 51 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS INCLUDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH AND AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS WHILE DRIVING AT SP... Read more
EA92031
Opened: Sep 25, 1992 , Closed: Nov 30, 1993
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
There is no summary currently available
PE92050
Opened: Jun 2, 1992 , Closed: Sep 25, 1992
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING
There is no summary currently available
PE91088
Opened: Jun 18, 1991 , Closed: Oct 21, 1991
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA 626 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA 626 across all model years (1979, 2001).
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Total Recalls
3,892
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
244
Reported Crashes
65
Reported Fires
111
Reported Deaths
MAZDA 626 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 99 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 235 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 280 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 372 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 499 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 451 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 426 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 587 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 353 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 2 | 202 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 99 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 62 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 48 | View |
| 1988 | 6 | 58 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 40 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |