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Body and structurePart report

1997 Mazda 626 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 358 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Mazda 626, 1% of the 358 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While traveling at high speeds 50 MPH + vehicle is difficult to control and feels as if it is floating . Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that were frame related problems that caused this to occur. Please provide additional information / attachments.”

NHTSA complaint #898201, filed 2001-10

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200222%
200121%
200021%
199921%
199831%
199721%
199610%
199551%
199421%
199365%
199123%
1990511%
1989512%
198849%
198727%

Other parts of the 1997 Mazda 626

Transmission and drivetrain
233 complaints
Engine cooling
39 complaints
Air bags
36 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Mazda 626

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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