Complaints
280
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Mazda 626 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1143 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:94,079 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:123,225 mi
#36 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:72,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Mazda 626.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 143 | 1 | — | 94,079 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 123,225 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 2 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | 63,333 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 73,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
143
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,079
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,225
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,333
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,500
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Mazda 626 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Mazda 626 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Mazda 626 has 280 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 143 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Mazda 626?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (143 complaints, avg 94,079 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 123,225 mi); Suspension Failures (6 complaints, avg 72,000 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 2000 Mazda 626?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,371 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Mazda 626?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Mazda 626 include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 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 2000 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Mazda 626?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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