MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mazda 626

● Typical for this model
2000 Mazda 626
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
217
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2000

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 2000: 217 complaints 2000 217 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 2000: 217 complaints 2000 217 2001: 188 complaints 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 2000: 217 complaints 2000 217 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003

2000: 217 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% · 163 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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When consumer started up car itcould not be put in gear. Took to dealer, and they adjusted the problem. Consumer felt that there still was a problem because it happened again. But, consumer was able to put in gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-27

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Service brakes

6% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

5% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing front and shock absorber.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle got rearended. When consumer's vehicle was towed in it was found out that front and back ends of vehicle were made of plastic. Consumer wanted to know why front and back ends of vehicle were made of plastic instead of reenforced metal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-17

Air bags

4% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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The consumer rear ended another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-10

2000 Mazda 626 was involved in a front end accident (30 MPH) which resulted in totaled car. Aig bag deployment was faulty and delayed. A stream of dark fumes sprayed onto drivers arm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-15

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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 →

  2. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 163 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V074000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 05E065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mazda 626 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mazda 626 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda 626?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda 626 have?
2 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.