Mazda 626 / 1993
1993 Mazda 626 problems
Owners have filed 202 complaints about the 1993 Mazda 626 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 22.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 12.4%.
Complaints202
Crashes14
Fires4
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 22.8% · 46
Service brakes, hydraulic 12.4% · 25
Electrical system 9.9% · 20
Engine and engine cooling 8.4% · 17
Air bags 7.4% · 15
Suspension 5.0% · 10
Structure 4.5% · 9
Seat belts 4.0% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Mazda 626 in this data, 1993 draws comparatively few complaints; 1995 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 106,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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, approx. Repair cost = $1500.00, Wondering where I'm going to come up with that kind of money. *Nlm Power train · reported at 161,000 miles
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 free pass on its responsibility. How many complaints do you need? *Nlm Power train · reported at 100,000 miles
Transmission has failed and needs complete replacement. Estimated repair cost of about $3000. I had complained to dealer about concerns about transmission while car was under warranty. Mazda has tsb for transmission problems while car was still under warranty. Mazda refuses to assist with cost of premature transmission replacement Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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