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1993 Mazda 626 LX Sedan

The 1993 Mazda 626 LX Sedan is a 118-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,470 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 118 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 127 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The 626 measures 184.4 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,606 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,470 ($37,043 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (FP)
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower118 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque127 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Tank Capacity15 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.4 in
Width68.9 in
Height55.1 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Curb Weight2,606 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.2 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front43.5 in
Legroom Rear35.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Mazda 626 4-DR

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda 626. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 19, 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 15V674000

Oct 5, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

NHTSA campaign 05E065000

127 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda 626

Owner Complaints

127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda 626 (11 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train41
Service Brakes22
Hydraulic20
Electrical System15
Air Bags14
Engine And Engine Cooling8
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 11, 2016 · Electrical System Fire
“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…”
Oct 1, 2009 · Power Train
“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…”
Sep 16, 2009 · Power Train
“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…”
May 5, 2008 · Electrical System
“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. *TR”
Jun 8, 2007 · Tires
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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