NHTSA lists 217 complaints for the 2000 Mazda 626, 6 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA 626.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2000-03-07. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RESERVOIR TANK CAN DROP GRADUALLY AS THE BRAKE PAD OR SHOE WEARS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS. ALSO, THE PRESSURE COULD REACH A POINT THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRUM CYLINDER ARE PULLED BACK BY THE VA (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. (excerpt)
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
101 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 41 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
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| SUSPENSION | 7 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
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11006987
Date: 2024-08-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealera s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odomet
11005671
Date: 2024-07-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled
11003398
Date: 2024-06-07. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled
10251387
Date: 2024-02-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STEERING, TIRES, WHEELS.
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled
10232299
Date: 2023-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Speedometer replacement procedure
10226814
Date: 2022-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition
10222564
Date: 2022-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. When returning from fast idle to normal, the stuck valve sudd
10217209
Date: 2022-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
10215274
Date: 2022-06-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodic
10213185
Date: 2022-05-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition