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2000 Mazda 626

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most 626 years

Owner complaints for the 2000 Mazda 626 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 44.

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217Owner complaints

Model-year median: 44

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
358
1997434
1998318
1999217
2000188
200187
20029
2003
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
160Engine And Engine Cooling
18Service Brakes, Hydraulic
14Suspension
10Air Bags
9
All reported categories
Equipment
9Electrical System
7Fuel System, Gasoline
6Latches/locks/linkages
5Steering
5Exterior Lighting
4Fuel/propulsion System
4Vehicle Speed Control
4Engine
3Tires
3Seat Belts
2Structure
2Visibility
2Wheels
2Interior Lighting
1Unknown Or Other
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

147 reports with mileage · 70 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 160 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports

Steering complaints

5 reports
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50,000 miles · Jul 25, 2006
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment

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 SAYS I NEED TO…

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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 SAYS I NEED TO REBUILD THE TRANS AND REPLACE THE AC COMPRESSOR. THIS IS ANOTHER $3000 OR MORE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS SITUATION. I PLEAD WITH YOU TO TAKE ACTION ON THIS. I HAVE CHECKED SEVERAL WEB FORUMS AND FOUND SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE MAZDA ACCOUNTABLE FOR BUILDING SUCH BAD CARS. FYI, I AM VERY, VERY DILIGENT IN GENERAL MAINTENANCE. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. CHRIS. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10163371

27,000 miles · Aug 4, 2004
SteeringSuspension

PROBLEMS WITH STABILIZER BUSHINGS AND POWER STEERING.*MR AT APPROXIMATELY 27000 MILES THE STABILIZER BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. AGAIN AT 43000 THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN BY THEN THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE POWER STEERING WAS VERY SQUEAKY WHEN MAKING TURNS. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10087464

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2003
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicSteering

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD 2 TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *NLM *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10017232

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2003
Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES POWER STEERING LEAKED FLUID WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10017228

Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2002
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train

THE GEAR GETS STUCK ON REVERSE. *YH

NHTSA ODI #785869

Official recalls

1

00V074000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Mar 7, 2000

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.