1998 Mazda 626 vs 2000 Mazda 626
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Mazda 626 | 2000 Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 434 | 217 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 101 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,278 mi | 81,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 313 | 160 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 81 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14 |
| Equipment | 6 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 58 | 18 |
| Shifting problems | 17 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 14 |
| Overheating | 13 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
1998 Mazda 626
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.