1998 Mazda 626 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 434 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Mazda 626, 2% of the 434 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
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.
“I have spent over $2000 trying to get my engine light to turn off. Nothing works. Now I am being fined for not passing inspection. What is going on? I have been having this problem for 2 years. After various repairs the light would finally go off. Now it will not and has been on for over 6 months. I have had o2 sensor and cat sensor replaced, since that is supposedly what the code was. Still nothing and noone seems to care.”
NHTSA complaint #10102252, filed 2004-12, 80,000 miles“I just found out that I will need to replace my transmission chain to the tune of $800.00 and am horrified to find out that NHTSA has not forced a recall of transmission problems on the Mazda 626. After reviewing your website complaints, I can't understand what NHTSA is thinking, I'm guessing that no one has been killed yet, therefore the delay in calling a recall. From what I've read, I can look forward to doing this again in the very near future. Only have 75,000 miles, original owner and thought I was driving one of the safest vehicles on the road. Silly me”
NHTSA complaint #10005022, filed 2003-01, 74,750 miles“I own a 1998 Mazda 626 that I purchased in 1999. I have had a rebuilt transmission put in this car in 2000 because the transmission went out. At the present time, the motor has seized. It just quit one day as my daughter was on her way to work. It is at the Mazda dealership in broadening, ohio and they won't or can't tell me why this has happened. I am now trying to find out about recalls and get other info that may help me get my car fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10050762, filed 2003-12“I have not received a single recall notice & I see that there are 3. Please help me to get these problems resolved. I prefer to use a different dealership than cooley- they are aweful!”
NHTSA complaint #735381, filed 2000-10“Engine check light had been coming on intermittently. Took vehicle to dealer, who found no problem. Then, while driving about 60 MPH transmission would not engage, vehicle dropped to 30 MPH quickly while engine revved. Transmission needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #886881, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10021610Apr 18, 2007Availability of non-required tools.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 3% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mazda 626
313 complaintsEngine cooling
81 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology