1993 Mazda 626 Review
Price Estimate: $2,616 - $4,085
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Completely redesigned for 1993. First import-badged car to be classified domestic by EPA. Driver airbag is standard, and ABS is optional. Top-end ES model gets 2.5-liter V6 engine. DX and LX powered by four-cylinder motor.
For sale near Brownsville, TX
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1993 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$127/mo for 626 DX
626 DX
vs
$141/mo
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Mazda 626 Reviews
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Consider the manual trans.
3.25 out of 5 starsebutera, 08/06/2011
1993 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
Purchased this vehicle in May 2010 with low miles. The interior build quality is quite good, if a little boring, with few squeaks or rattles. Economical and "spacious", it's not exactly fun to drive but gets from A to B with little fuss. The term boring aptly describes this vehicle.
The frustration comes in with the infamous flashing "hold" light; replaced the component the diagnostic … told me to replace, to no avail. The trouble code causes the transmission to operate only up to 3rd gear. If you're considering this vehicle, get one with the manual transmission as they were not plagued with the problems of the automatic. Haven't had any other mechanical issues.
very poor
2.75 out of 5 starsEsoof Bholat, 07/07/2009
1993 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
This car right now after driving 3 or 4 miles engine quit.some time start right away or some time you have to try several time.I don't want to spend too much money to fix it. What i learn this car is totally not dependable.I will never buy any Mazda again.
Piece of @$%*&#!
1.88 out of 5 starsHate Mazdas, 11/04/2002
1993 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
I HATE THIS CAR. Problems almost since
day 1. Tachometer quit within first
month. Needed tranny at around 50k mi.
Tape deck quit. Power antennae died and
clear coat started going second year.
Lighted plastic door lock covers
disintegrated. Rear view mirror falls
off repeatedly. Side view mirror
control broken. Locks ALWAYS freeze up
in wet/cold weather. Often have to …
unlock shift lock that has mysteriously
locked itself. There's more but I'm out
of room.
JUST SAY NO TO THE AUTOMATIC
2.25 out of 5 starsQUADZILLA, 02/11/2003
1993 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
This car blows. 3 TRANSMISSIONS (AT &
4cyl). 3 trannys at 101,000 miles. This
thing has cost me a fortune. It finally
died today- estimated 750 in repairs to
pass inspection. FORGET IT!!! Problems
with axles, water pump, tires, the list
goes on & on. Worst car I EVER owned &
no satisfaction from dealership.
Trannys blow up after about 15,000
miles, everytime dealership … fails to
back up. Hey Mazda, if you're
listening, BITE ME!! I take EXTREMELY
good care of my vehicles & this is what
I get. I had a '96 Honda Accord that i
put 130K miles on, only having to
replace timing belt & minor "maintence
items".
1993 626 Highlights
ES V6
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $164/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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