Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mazda 626, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1998 Mazda 626 - 371 complaints in its first 8 years (434 to date)
- 1995 Mazda 626 - 368 complaints in its first 8 years (488 to date)
- 1997 Mazda 626 - 289 complaints in its first 8 years (358 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1990 Mazda 626 - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (44 to date)
- 1991 Mazda 626 - 42 complaints in its first 8 years (62 to date)
- 2002 Mazda 626 - 75 complaints in its first 8 years (87 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mazda 626 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Mazda 626 | 87 | 75 | 0 |
| 2001 Mazda 626 | 188 | 171 | 0 |
| 2000 Mazda 626 | 217 | 185 | 1 |
| 1999 Mazda 626 | 318 | 281 | 2 |
| 1998 Mazda 626 | 434 | 371 | 4 |
| 1997 Mazda 626 | 358 | 289 | 3 |
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 359 | 286 | 2 |
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 488 | 368 | 2 |
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 282 | 190 | 2 |
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 122 | 84 | 1 |
| 1992 Mazda 626 | 19 | 13 | 0 |
| 1991 Mazda 626 | 62 | 42 | 1 |
| 1990 Mazda 626 | 44 | 31 | 1 |
| 1989 Mazda 626 | 42 | 27 | 1 |
| 1988 Mazda 626 | 45 | 24 | 6 |
| 1987 Mazda 626 | 29 | 12 | 1 |
| 1986 Mazda 626 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 Mazda 626 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 Mazda 626 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 Mazda 626 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 1993-1998 | Electrical System | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and... |
| 00V134000 | 1998-1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK. |
| 00V074000 | 1999-2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. |
| 99V358000 | 1994 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. |
| 98V249000 | 1995-1997 | Air Bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS. |
| 98V243000 | 1998 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A HOT, HUMID ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WINDOW OPEN AND AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CONDENSATION TO ENTER THE AUDIO... |
| 98V206001 | 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT. |
| 97V228000 | 1998 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INSTALLED CAN, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, TRIGGER A SHIFT IN... |
| 93V174000 | 1988-1991 | Structure | RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. |
| 90V118000 | 1986-1987 | Electrical System | IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION. |
| 88V063000 | 1988 | Seat Belts | THE DRIVE SPRING THAT DRIVES THE AUTOMATIC BELT MAY BREAK. |
| 88V022000 | 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control | AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION. |
| 87V196000 | 1988 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON. |
| 87V186000 | 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS. |
| 87V149000 | 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control | FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT. |
| 86V042000 | 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control | THE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ON THE CARBURETOR MAY CONTAIN A NYLON ROTOR WHICH HAS NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED. |
| 85V108000 | 1981-1982 | Steering | IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. |
| 83V052000 | 1981-1982 | Seat Belts | ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. |