FaultScore

1991 Mazda 626 brake problems

13 of the 99 complaints about the 1991 Mazda 626 are about the braking system — 13% of everything reported for this model year.

B

13

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2 15.4%
Foundation Components 2 15.4%
Rotor 2 15.4%
Shoes/Linings 2 15.4%
Disc 1 7.7%
Caliper 1 7.7%
Differential Proportional Valve 1 7.7%
Drum 1 7.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 7.7%

Brakes across every Mazda 626 year

1991 13 9.4%
1993 30 21.6%
1994 19 13.7%
1995 15 10.8%
1996 13 9.4%
1997 18 12.9%
1999 17 12.2%
2000 14 10.1%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Duncan, SC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHEN DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A GRAUDAL STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE SKIDDED ONE HUNDRED FEET, CAUSING A REAREND COLLISION. CONSUMER ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #882761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Iberia, LA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND THERE IS SOME TYPE OF KNOCKING NOISE AND TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #847234 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Rocshel, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

FRONT SEAT BELT DOESN'T WORK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE, AND HAVING TO PUT THE SEAT BELT AROUND DRIVER'S BODY. THE CONSUMER IS ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS AND OTHER LIGHTS. THEY COME ON AND OFF WHENEVER THEY WANT TO, AND THE CONSUMER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS ALSO CAUSED PROBLEMS. *AK

NHTSA complaint #831585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Columbus, OH

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CRACK IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IN CONTROL UNIT CYLINDER; BRAKES INOPERATIVE, ACCORDING TO DEALER, NOT REPAIRABLE.

NHTSA complaint #811810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bronx, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #501661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fullerton, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

BRAKES ON THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY HAD TAKEN TO THE DEALER AFTER SIX MONTHS TO FIND OUT ABOUT THIN ROTORS WHICH MAZDA DID NOT FIX. HAD PROBLEMS BRAKING.

NHTSA complaint #977013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

REAR BRAKE BRAKE SHOE/DRUM SYSTEM: DRUM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (93E-035).

NHTSA complaint #484425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

FRONT BRAKES FAIL/SQUEAL.

NHTSA complaint #484425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

REPLACED NOISY REAR BRAKE SHOES.

NHTSA complaint #484425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

PROPRTIONAL VALVE FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP.

NHTSA complaint #484425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, 00

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT, REPLACE ROTORS/CALIPER/REAR SHOES. TT

NHTSA complaint #966506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, 00

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT, REPLACE ROTORS/CALIPER/REAR SHOES. TT

NHTSA complaint #966506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, 00

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

VEHICLE PULL TO THE LEFT, REPLACE ROTORS/CALIPER/REAR SHOES. TT

NHTSA complaint #966506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1991 Mazda 626 problems

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