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Mazda 626 brakes problems

110 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

2,660 owner complaints analyzed

18 distinct recall campaigns

89,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1979 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,296 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Braking behavior evidence

110 of 2,660 complaints match this topic (4.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10039097 · 2003-09-18 (September 18, 2003)

1983 MAZDA 626 EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE RATCHET FAILED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039097 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 986880 · 1996-07-15 (July 15, 1996)

WHILE GOING 35MPH THE REAR LEFT WHEEL FLEW OFF. *AK CONSUMER ALSO HAD REAR BRAKE SERVICE PERFORMED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986880 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 501141 · 1996-01-20 (January 20, 1996)

BRAKES LOCKED UP 3 TIMES DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF SNOW AND ICE NEAR WHERE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ENTERS WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, ACCIDENT. *TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501141 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 483176 · 1995-08-17 (August 17, 1995)

BRAKE DRUM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, MAZDA CLAIMED IT HAD NO RECORD OF ANY RECALLS FOR 199O MAZDA 626 REGARDING BRAKES (93E-035). *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483176 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 486759 · 1995-05-05 (May 5, 1995)

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT COIL BROKE AND SHOT THRU EMERGENCY BRAKE, BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON AND PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FORWARD. *SKD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486759 at NHTSA ↗