Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda 626. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v382000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 2003 Mazda 626 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Mazda 626 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red....
- A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed...
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
What 2003 Mazda 626 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I received the recall notice 7914j, campaign #15v‑345 & 15v‑382, in august of 2015. I called the local dealership, lester glen mazda in toms river, nj on 8/13/15. They told me they would order the part and call within a week to schedule an appointment to install the recall part. I called again on 9/16/15 and they told me they were still waiting for the part from mazda, that the parts hadn't been shipped because of some issue on mazda's end. It is now 10/16/15 and I still have not received a call from the dealership and the part still has not arrived.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda 626. The contact noticed that the lining began to fall from the rear ceiling of the vehicle. The glue that holds the lining in place began to wear out. The dealer stated that there were no recalls and her warranty was expired; therefore, nothing could be done to assist. The failure and current mileages were less than 50,000.
Mazda 6 2003, at 16,070 miles clutch went out. *bf the dealer told the consumer the failure was due to wear and tear.
On three separate occasions vehicle lost power while driving. Consumer could apply the accelerator pedal down to the floor and the vehicle would bearly move. Vehicle was to the dealer on three separate occasions, and they were unable to correct the problem.
The front brake rotors warped prematurely. The mechanic replaced the rotors three times, but the consumer was still having the same problems. Please provide more information.
While the vehicle was parked a fire started inside driver side door panel.
Consumer noticed while traveling vehicle would sway to right. Vehicle was serviced, technician alleged vehicle's problem would return.
The engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.
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Questions about the 2003 Mazda 626
Is the 2003 Mazda 626 reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2003 Mazda 626, fewer than a typical 626 model year.
What is the 2003 Mazda 626 year score?
The 2003 Mazda 626 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mazda 626: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mazda 626?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Mazda 626 have?
No recalls on record.
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