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Major Problems with Mazda 626 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mazda 626 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the 626. Older 626 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

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Worst Mazda 626 Problems

FRONTAL
2002 Mazda 626 September 20, 2004 Victims: 2

While driving 40-45 mph and making a left hand turn consumer's vehicle was hit by another vehicle. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. there were injuries. consumer was pregnant, and hit her head and chest on the steering wheel. there was also a thirteen year old in the vehicle that was injured. both consumer and the passenger were wearing seat belts. vehicle was salvaged. *ak

MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2000 Mazda 626 November 27, 2007 Victims: 2 Mileage: 81000 miles

My 2000 mazda 626 4-cyl transmission fail to shift any gear. and left me 2 hours on the highway. *tr

POWER TRAIN
2002 Mazda 626 October 13, 2019 Victims: 2 Mileage: 85000 miles

Without any warning the transmission started slipping out of forward gear while at a traffic light after releasing the brakes and gently pressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle didnt move. manually shifting into 1st gear was the car able to move but causing a very harsh lurching forward causing a loud "clunking" noise. i was able to limp the car 3 miles to my home. i was involved in a rear end accident at the next traffic light. while the vehicle was in 1st gear and having the brakes applied the transmission caught in gear and lunged forward causing me ...

What is the most common problem with Mazda 626?

Overall the worst problem with Mazda 626 relates to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific 626 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 541 POWER TRAIN 36 ENGINE 28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 FRONTAL 19 AIR CONDITIONER 11 COOLING SYSTEM 11 SUSPENSION 10 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9 EQUIPMENT 9 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9 AIR BAGS 9 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 9 GASOLINE 8 MASTER CYLINDER 7 MECHANICAL 7 TIRES 7 ENGINE 7 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7 SEAT BELTS 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6 ROTOR 6 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 6 AXLE ASSEMBLY 6 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5 LATCH 5 FRONT 5 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 5 STEERING 4 DISC 4 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 4 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 4 SIDEWALL 4 RACK AND PINION 4 ELECTRICAL 4 SERVICE BRAKES 4 BODY 3 COLUMN SHIFT 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 WHEELS 3 TREAD/BELT 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 PADS 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 TORQUE CONVERTER 3 HEAD RESTRAINT 3 WINDSHIELD 2 DOOR 2 WIRING 2 FUEL PUMP 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 REAR/OTHER 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 SEATS 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 ANCHORAGE 2 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 SEAL 2 COLUMN 2 CABLES 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 VISIBILITY 1 STRUCTURE 1 BUMPERS 1 FRONT 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 RETRACTOR 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 IGNITION 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 REAR 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 SWITCH 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 LINKAGES 1 VACUUM 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 LOCK 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 FUEL PUMP 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Mazda 626 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.