2000 Mazda 626 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 626 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda 626. That ranks 6th out of 9 626 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (160 complaints, 74%), typically at around 86,500 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 7 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 217owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mazda 626 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 160 | 74% | 86,500 | “transmission failed” (9%) | $4,100 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 8% | 64,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 6% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 5% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% | 77,690 | — | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 44,825 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 82,930 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mazda 626 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* 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 [redacted]), BUT THE FAILURE WAS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA 626. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR WOULD DISAPPEAR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PERRY FORD OF SANTA BARBARA (440 HITCHCOCK…
Transmission failure. Car is parked, and won't go into gear. Seems to be a common issue for this make and model car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. While driving various speeds, the headlamps failed to remain illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. When the vehicle was parked, there was a fuel odor that emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the windows were opened when driving in order to avoid the strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to several dealers where the failure was…
Other Mazda 626 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 626 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 626 | 87 | 0 |
| 2001 626 | 188 | 0 |
| 2000 | 217 | 1 |
| 1999 626 | 318 | 2 |
| 1998 626 | 434 | 4 |
| 1997 626 | 358 | 3 |
| 1996 626 | 359 | 2 |
| 1995 626 | 488 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda 626?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 160 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mazda 626?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Mazda 626 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 626 model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.