Complaints
372
Crashes
17
Fires
5
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Mazda 626 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1219 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:85,450 mi
Fires:1
#220 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:72,016 mi
Fires:1
#311 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:79,700 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Mazda 626.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 219 | — | 1 | 85,450 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 20 | — | 1 | 72,016 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | 1 | 1 | 79,700 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 2 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | 78,168 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 5 | — | — | 72,088 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 83,800 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | 1 | — | 72,500 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
219
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,450
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,016
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,700
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,168
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,088
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,800
Brake Master Cylinder
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,500
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Mazda 626 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Mazda 626 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Mazda 626 has 372 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 219 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Mazda 626?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (219 complaints, avg 85,450 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (20 complaints, avg 72,016 mi); Engine & Cooling (11 complaints, avg 79,700 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Mazda 626?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,285 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Mazda 626?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Mazda 626 include 17 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Mazda 626 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Mazda 626?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda 626 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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