Mazda 626 years to avoid
More than twice the 626's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mazda 626 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mazda 626 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda 626 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission1,965
- Engine335
- Airbags223
- Electrical151
- Brakes135
- Seat belts94
- Acceleration73
- Suspension65
- Steering56
- Fuel system48
- Tires43
- Visibility42
Mazda 626 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 95 | 9 | Airbags | 18,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 75 | 87 | Transmission | 73,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2001 | 47 | 188 | Transmission | 78,552 | 0 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 217 | Transmission | 81,200 | 1 | 6 | |
| 1999 | - | 318 | Transmission | 80,000 | 2 | 11 | |
| 1998 | - | 433 | Transmission | 89,400 | 4 | 12 | |
| 1997 | - | 358 | Transmission | 90,000 | 3 | 17 | |
| 1996 | - | 359 | Transmission | 95,000 | 2 | 35 | |
| 1995 | - | 488 | Transmission | 102,262 | 2 | 43 | |
| 1994 | - | 281 | Transmission | 114,000 | 2 | 18 | |
| 1993 | - | 122 | Transmission | 112,000 | 1 | 11 | |
| 1992 | - | 19 | Seat belts | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1991 | - | 62 | Seat belts | 145,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 1990 | - | 44 | Seat belts | 1 | 2 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Mazda 626
What years of the Mazda 626 should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Mazda 626's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 188, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Mazda 626?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda 626?
Transmission, with 1,965 complaints across all years, followed by engine (335) and airbags (223).
How many recalls does the Mazda 626 have?
9 recalls between 1990 and 2003. The 1998 model year has the most, with 4.
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