MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mazda 626

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Mazda 626
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
318
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

75% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 1999: 318 complaints 1999 318 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2002: 87 complaints 2003: 9 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 124 complaints 1993 1994: 285 complaints 1995: 488 complaints 1995 1996: 359 complaints 1997: 358 complaints 1997 1998: 434 complaints 1999: 318 complaints 1999 318 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 46 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 64 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 124 complaints 1993 1994: 285 complaints 1994 1995: 488 complaints 1995 1996: 359 complaints 1996 1997: 358 complaints 1997 1998: 434 complaints 1998 1999: 318 complaints 1999 318 2000: 217 complaints 2000 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003

1999: 318 complaints

View as data table
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% · 237 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2004-04-22

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

5% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY
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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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-05

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

Electrical system

4% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE

Equipment

3% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing air conditioner and radio/tape deck/cd etc..

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 318 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2000-04-21Service brakes, hydraulic00V074000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-09-28Engine and engine cooling00V134000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2005-09-27Fuel system, gasoline05E065000 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…

    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…

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 237 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V074000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 00V134000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 05E065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.