KnownCarProblems2000 Mazda 626 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda 626, most often about the transmission (74% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is the most complained-about 626 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Mazda 626 problems
Transmission
160 complaints · 74%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly.
I am still paying for a 2000 Mazda 626 which just had its warranty run out and now my automatic transmission isn't working. I was driving home from my job in mountain view and was stopped in traffic, when I was able to go I stepped on the gas and the car did not want to go. I switched back and forth between 1st and…
2000 Mazda 626 automatic transmission failure transmission has been replaced after 82,000 miles but has failed twice since the repair. In all three cases the automobile transmission has not been able to switch into reverse from being parked. When the problem occurs, switching into reverse is comparable to switching…
Engine
21 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Vehicle began to make pinging noise, that was only noticeable under heavy acceleration, thus causing me, the driver, to acclerate with gingerly. Approx. One day after the engine made pinging noise no matter how fast or slow the vehicle accelerated, eventually leading up to the following: the car was at a speed of…
Transmission went out without warning on my 2000 Mazda 626 and also a few month later the motor went out too, I had to buy a new transmission and motor.
Brakes
14 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I have had my Mazda 626 for 6 months, since then I have replaced the front brakes, rotors and suspension, fuel pump and now the transmission. I need to also fix the rear breaks, rotors and suspension and haven't had the money. This car is the biggest flop I have ever owned and it only has 57,000 miles on it.
I own a 2000 Mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. I have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. I had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. Now I am having trouble with the transmission and the AC. The mechanic…
Suspension
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Mazda 626. The dealer informed the contact that the sway bar will fail, the rotors were bent, and the transmission needed to be replaced. She stated that the vehicle will not shift into the drive gear. Approximately three weeks ago, the vehicle was towed to a garage. The VIN and engine size were…
I have had my Mazda 626 for 6 months, since then I have replaced the front brakes, rotors and suspension, fuel pump and now the transmission. I need to also fix the rear breaks, rotors and suspension and haven't had the money. This car is the biggest flop I have ever owned and it only has 57,000 miles on it.
Fuel system
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2000 Mazda 626. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the cabin. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (perry ford, 440 hitchcock way, santa barbara, ca 93105 ([phone]), but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The…
While driving vehicle started leaking gas. This could have resulted in a fire if it went unnoticed. Dealership indicated that this was caused by gas line breaking. Incident was preceded by gas odor. It leaked from under the vehicle and made a large puddle when stopped. Vehicle was never in a accident and was routinely…
Equipment
9 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: appliance, recreational vehicle/trailer.
I own a 2000 Mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. I have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. I had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. Now I am having trouble with the transmission and the AC. The mechanic…
I bought the vehicle in january of 2004 with 36,000 miles on it. The transmission stopped shifting into 1st and 2nd gears. The transmission was replaced in feb of 2005 with a rebuilt transmission by the dealer. Recently the car had the o/d light flash and it will not shift into gear. It will not engage in reverse.…
Air bags
9 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: frontal.
While vehicle was parked at the dealer for an unrelated repairs air bags deployed. Dealership did not accept responsibility for the occurrence, and manufacturer told consumer that vehicle was no longer under warranty, and there was nothing they could do.
My 2000 Mazda 626 began having problems a week after purchasing april 10, 2008! The car started having electrical problems which resulted in 3 batteries, 2 alternators, no AC or defrost could be run. Then the brakes were replaced twice within a 2 month period! All these problems resulted in me almost being killed from…
Electrical
7 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: wiring.
2000 Mazda 626 lx 4 cyl. On march 1st 2006, my speedometer dropped to zero while driving at a continuous speed (45 MPH) this happened several times within a half hour period before the engine light came on. On march 2nd, I drove the car to the local Mazda dealership for a diagnostic. According to the dealership, the…
I own a 2000 Mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. I have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. I had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. Now I am having trouble with the transmission and the AC. The mechanic…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Mazda 626 recalls
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: This condition could cause reduced brake efficiency, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain reservoir tank caps on the brake master cylinder were produced with a worn out die and lack ventilation holes. As a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank can drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. Also, the pressure could reach a point that the brake caliper and drum cylinder are pulled back by the vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Mazda 626
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda 626?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (160 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); engine (21 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); brakes (14 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda 626 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 7, 2000 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Mazda 626?
- It is the most complained-about 626 model year since 2000, with 217 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.