2001 Mazda 626 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2001 Mazda 626, 74% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,200 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission rebuilt” (9% of reports).
- 139power train complaints
- 80,200median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission rebuilt: mentioned in 12 of 139 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2001 Mazda 626 at $4,400, and half of them between $3,400 and $5,350.
Based on 29 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2009), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 113 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 139 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mazda 626 power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2001 Mazda 626. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have put so much money in this car. Alternator, transmission, brakes, tires and ball joints. Now the catalytic converter needs replaced, wiper motor and quarter panels are all rusted out. I am disabled and this is my only transportation. Should all of this should of gone wrong? It will not pass…
Transmission o/d lights flashing and does not move in the first gear or shift to second either has happened on free way also which is very dangerous. My wife drives with kids. *tr
This car started having difficulty with going into reverse. Forward is becoming difficult also. Two different mechanics indicate that it is the transmission. They note that changing the transmission fluid may give temporary relief but the real problem is i need a new transmission. I live and work…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Mazda 626s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about power train for the 2001 Mazda 626 (74% of the 188 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mazda 626 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,200 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2001 Mazda 626?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,400 (half paid between $3,400 and $5,350), from 29 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2001 Mazda 626?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission rebuilt”, in 12 of 139 complaints.
See all 2001 Mazda 626 problems or power train problems across all 626 years.