KnownCarProblemsMazda 626 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 501 complaints with NHTSA about the Mazda 626 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mazda 626 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 87 | Transmission | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 626 | 188 | Transmission | 0 | 10 |
| 2000 626 | 217 | Transmission | 1 | 6 |
1 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mazda 626
- What years of the Mazda 626 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (217), 2001 (188), 2002 (87).
- What is the most common problem with the Mazda 626?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (369), engine (46), air bags (23).
- Which Mazda 626 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2003 (9), 2002 (87), 2001 (188). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.