2003 Mazda 626 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 626 years
- Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mazda 626. That ranks 9th out of 9 626 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 16,076 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 31,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mazda 626 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mazda 626.
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 2003 mazda 626. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v382000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure…
I received the recall notice 7914j, campaign #15v-345 & 15v-382, in august of 2015. I called the local dealership, lester glen mazda in toms river, nj on 8/13/15. They told me they would order the part and call within a week to schedule an appointment to install the recall part. I called again on…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda 626. The contact noticed that the lining began to fall from the rear ceiling of the vehicle. The glue that holds the lining in place began to wear out. The dealer stated that there were no recalls and her warranty was expired; therefore, nothing could be done to…
Mazda 6 2003, at 16,070 miles clutch went out. *bf the dealer told the consumer the failure was due to wear and tear. *jb
On three separate occasions vehicle lost power while driving. Consumer could apply the accelerator pedal down to the floor and the vehicle would bearly move. Vehicle was to the dealer on three separate occasions, and they were unable to correct the problem.*ak
Other Mazda 626 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 626 | 87 | 0 |
| 2001 626 | 188 | 0 |
| 2000 626 | 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 2003 Mazda 626?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mazda 626?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.