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 fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The worst 1993 Mazda 626 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission42
- Brakes25
- Electrical17
- Airbags15
- Engine12
- Suspension8
- Seat belts7
- Steering7
- Body6
- Tires6
- Fuel system4
- Lights4
- Acceleration3
- Visibility3
- Locks2
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mazda 626
Transmission failure 10Brake failure 8Slipping 6Airbag light 5
Recalls 1
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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 conductive and overheat.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V674000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1993 Mazda 626
Defect investigations
Headlight failure
Obtained recall 99v‑358
RQ99022
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Mazda 626 45
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Radio Unlocking Codes.
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a...
- Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation
- Battery test procedure requirements
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Information regarding piston standardization for vehicles within certain VIN ranges
1993 Mazda 626 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-23 | 28-31 | 23-26 |
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 23-24 | 19-20 |
What 1993 Mazda 626 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 toyota dealer. Just two weeks ago, the transmission broke at the transaxle and became completely inoperable. I had the vehicle towed to my mechanic whom I've used for about six years now. The transaxle splines in the transmission were galled and fractured when the mechanic took it apart. It was behaving fairly well unit failed, but it failed very quickly, within a few miles. This automobile is, and has been, very well cared for and the mechanic said that with the exception of the transmission, the car is in outstandingly good condition. The transmission has never been abused and frequently checked since I've owned it.
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 a right turn, because when I first drive it during the day (every day, when I drive it for the first time) it won't accelerate past 25, even with my foot full on the gas pedal. The problem has gotten increasingly worse and I fear that it will cause in accident by getting stuck on a turn or something. Also, I've noticed sometimes when I'm driving, the RPM's will go up and down randomly and my car will jerk.
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.
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 listed in the choices so I am listing the proper size here. The tire size 195/65 r14 not 215/60 r16.
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.
Mazda 626 lx sliping gears, jurking, leaking transmission,transmission failer had transmission rebuilt still no good.
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 these cars tranny problems, and should be required by law to inform a potential buyer of the past, present, and for sure, future problems regarding the transmissions in the mazda 626! They need to be held responsible! They should be forced to build a reliable auto trans and install them, free of any charges to the owners of 626 owners with (by no fault of their own) auto trans problems!
My automatic transmission of mazda 626 1993 ge 2.0 has failed and been replaced twice in the last 2 months.
(1) nothing except dring 2) hold light flashing, transmission acting funny; (3) nothing yet.
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Questions about the 1993 Mazda 626
Is the 1993 Mazda 626 reliable?
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 1993 Mazda 626, 1.4 times a typical 626 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Mazda 626?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 42 complaints, typically around 118,000 miles. Next is brakes (25).
How many recalls does the 1993 Mazda 626 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Mazda 626 have bad transmission?
The Mazda 626 model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (337 complaints), 1998 (313 complaints) and 1996 (240 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Mazda 626 get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Mazda 626 range from 19 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-23 city and 28-31 highway.
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