MYRModel Year Report

Mazda 626 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 4 to watch and 6 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution4 years

Best bets6 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 46 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 42 complaints, Recommended 1990: 45 complaints, Recommended 1991: 64 complaints, Recommended 1992: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 124 complaints, Recommended 1994: 285 complaints, Caution 1995: 488 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 359 complaints, Caution 1997: 358 complaints, Caution 1998: 434 complaints, Avoid 1999: 318 complaints, Caution 2000: 217 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 188 complaints, Recommended 2002: 87 complaints, Recommended 2003: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1995 · 488
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 46 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 42 complaints, Recommended 1990: 45 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 64 complaints, Recommended 1992: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 124 complaints, Recommended 1994: 285 complaints, Caution 1995: 488 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 359 complaints, Caution 1997: 358 complaints, Caution 1998: 434 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 318 complaints, Caution 2000: 217 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 188 complaints, Recommended 2002: 87 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1995 · 488
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1982: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 46 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 42 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 45 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 64 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 124 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 285 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 488 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 359 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 358 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 434 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 318 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 217 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 188 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 87 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2003 1995 · 488
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2003 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ▲ Recommended 87 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 188 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 217 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 318 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 434 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 358 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ◆ Caution 359 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ■ Avoid 488 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 285 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 124 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ▲ Recommended 64 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 45 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ▲ Recommended 42 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ▲ Recommended 46 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1987 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

23

recalls on file across every Mazda 626 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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