1998 Mazda 626 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 434 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Mazda 626, 2% of the 434 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.
“Consumer checked tire before a trip and noticed abnormal wear on both rear tires near the sidewall, the tread was worn all around both tires, upon returning home consumer discovered that there were no more treads on the tires (bridgestone protenza p205/60r15 90h). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #554619, filed 2000-09“All the tread on two rear tires vanished after vacation travel at speeds up to 65 MPH. There was absolutely no tread left on left rear and right rear tires. Tires on rear normally at 26 PSI were not operated below that pressure.garage mechanic found two rear wheel tie rods bent identically . There was no sign upon inspection that the vehicle had run over anything. There were no scratches or marks under the car to indicate impact with road hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #730032, filed 2000-09“Tire (no make/model provided) experienced a blowout, the consumer lost control and crashed into the concrete wall, the driver injured her wrist and arm. (ohio traffic crash report)”
NHTSA complaint #557974, filed 2000-12Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mazda 626
313 complaintsEngine cooling
81 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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