2001 Mazda 626

● Typical for this model

2001 Mazda 626
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:25:01.606Z

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 PER YEAR

2001: 188 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1982	0
1983	2
1984	3
1985	6
1986	16
1987	29
1988	46
1989	42
1990	45
1991	64
1992	19
1993	124
1994	285
1995	488
1996	359
1997	358
1998	434
1999	318
2000	217
2001	188
2002	87
2003	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 77%

77% of complaints: power train — 144 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and engine.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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VEHICLE WAS HIT A 30 MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER HEAD WENT THROUGH HE WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021217

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

CONSUMER STATES: WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF 35 MPH WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEEL FREE TO ADD. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021010

DURING A TOTAL FRONTAL COLLISION, WHERE MY MAZDA REAR-ENDED A LEXUS SUV, AT A SPEED B/T 25 AND 30 MPH, THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS OVER $5600 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF MY CAR DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE COLLISION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020701

EQUIPMENT 5%

5% of complaints: equipment — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing electrical and air conditioner.

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (144 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 05E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1998 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mazda 626 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mazda 626 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda 626?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mazda 626 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.