MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mazda 626

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Mazda 626
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda 626 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 124 complaints 1994: 285 complaints 1995: 488 complaints 1995 1996: 359 complaints 1997: 358 complaints 1998: 434 complaints 1998 1999: 318 complaints 1999 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003
1999: 318 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19856
198616
198729
198846
198942
199045
199164
199219
1993124
1994285
1995488
1996359
1997358
1998434
1999318
2000217
2001188
200287
20039

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 75%

75% of complaints: power train — 237 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
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SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND DUE TO MY BREAK CAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP & THE TRANSMITTION WENT OUT ON THE CAR & I ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS TO WITH THE CAR

NHTSA ODI report, 20151105

Also filed under ENGINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4%

4% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE
EQUIPMENT 3%

3% of complaints: equipment — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air conditioner and radio/tape deck/cd etc..

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 318
R 20000421 — 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. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 00V074000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000928 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TENSIONER INSTALLED AND REPLACE IT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED TENSIONER.

Campaign 00V134000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050927 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COU

Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6

Campaign 05E065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (237 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V074000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V134000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1998 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Mazda 626 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Mazda 626 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mazda 626?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mazda 626 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.