Mazda 626 problems by year
3,094 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 20 Mazda 626 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Fewer complaints | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 2002 | 87 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 2001 | 188 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 2000 | 217 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1999 | 318 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 1998 Most complained | 434 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 1997 Most complained | 358 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1996 Most complained | 359 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1995 Most complained | 488 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1994 | 282 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1993 | 122 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1992 Fewer complaints | 19 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1991 | 62 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1990 | 44 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1989 | 42 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1988 | 45 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1987 | 29 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1986 Fewer complaints | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 1985 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 1984 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Mazda.