MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mazda 626

● Typical for this model
2001 Mazda 626
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:02.947Z

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
188
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

77% 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 1998 1999: 318 complaints 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2001 188 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 2000: 217 complaints 2001: 188 complaints 2001 188 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 2001: 188 complaints 2001 188 2002: 87 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003

2001: 188 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

77% · 144 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and engine.

Air bags

6% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2002-12-17

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-10

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, 2002-07-01

Equipment

5% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing electrical and air conditioner.

Service brakes

4% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. 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

2001 Mazda 626 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 144 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05E065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.