2001 Mazda 626 engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Mazda 626 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have put so much money in this car. Alternator, transmission, brakes, tires and ball joints. Now the catalytic converter needs replaced, wiper motor and quarter panels are all rusted out. I am disabled and this is my only transportation. Should all of this should of gone wrong? It will not pass…”
filed Jan 5, 2015
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda 626. The contact stated that the water reservoir off the radiator has to be replaced for the fifth time. The reservoir holds the overflow from the radiator. There is a crack in the seal where the seal meets. She has had to pay for each repair because the…”
filed Jun 10, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 626 | 18 | 8% |
| 1999 626 | 48 | 15% |
| 1998 626 | 81 | 19% |
| 1997 626 | 39 | 11% |
| 1996 626 | 33 | 9% |
| 1995 626 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 626 | 26 | 9% |
| 1993 626 | 12 | 10% |
| 1991 626 | 5 | 8% |
| 1990 626 | 8 | 18% |
| 1989 626 | 6 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mazda 626
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.