1996 Mazda 626 brakes problems

12 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components
4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
Foundation components: disc
2
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

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200k+

Mazda 626 brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Mazda 626 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Brakes · WA

When brakes are depressed there is extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 25, 2000 · Brakes · WA

While consumer was depressing the brakes, they would make a grinding noise. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 24, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · MA · crash

Brake failure- purchased used care 6/98, replaced brake pads 10/98, brakes failed 6/8/99 and had to replace brake pads and rotors (front) after accident. Transmission problems- the car began to jump while accelerating from 0-30mph, so I pulled over and parked (7/20/99) and when I put the car in drive it would not go. I had the car towed to a mechanic who told me that I was having transmission problems and advised me to drive the car w/the overdrive off and that is the only way the car moves in drive. I have been having problems with the hearing knocking noises when turning the steering wheel, and my mechanic told me that the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Please advise me, because these are very expensive repairs for a car that does not even have 70k miles. Does the manafacturer have any responsibility, because it appears that there have been serveral simular complaints.

Filed Jan 15, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Engine check light stays on. The brake calipers and catalytic converter were replaced. Also transmission problems. Dealer contacted and aware of the problems. Repairs that have been made were at owner's expense. Provide further information.

Filed Nov 14, 1997 · Airbags, Brakes · OR

Driving on smooth pavement ABS light comes on. Was taken to dealer 4 times, dealer cannot find problem. Changed airbag's main controller/replaced right side airbag.

Filed Jun 26, 1997 · Brakes · DC

Driving vehicle, when applying brakes vehicle would fishtail for no reason; would also make groaning noise; happens at various speeds. A lot of vibrations would occur in the steering column at same time; took to dealer & mechanic could not find problem; went through autocap in order for a rep. To check vehicle.

Filed May 30, 1997 · Brakes · MD

While under light braking conditions brakes locked up, cause unknown. Please describe.

Filed Mar 17, 1997 · Brakes · MD

While applying normal pressure on (ABS) brakes, brake pedal would drop completely to floor, finally would engage enough to stop; happens intermittenly; took to dealer, he could not find or fix problem.

Filed Feb 11, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · MD

Catalytic converter failed.

Filed Nov 18, 1996 · Airbags, Brakes · GA · crash · 1 injury

Brakes failed, causing accident/injury, also airbag did not inflate in crash.

Questions about the 1996 Mazda 626 brakes

Does the 1996 Mazda 626 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Mazda 626, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Mazda 626 brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Mazda 626 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mazda 626 have bad brakes?

The Mazda 626 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1993 (25 complaints), 1994 (17 complaints) and 1999 (16 complaints).