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Body and structurePart report

1999 Mazda 626 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 318 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 1999 Mazda 626, 1% of the 318 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.

“I purchased this vehicle, new, on april 8, 1999. Immediately I noticed problems, the car made an odd noise and vibration at rest, this was repaired, a missing bolt from the heat shield . The cd player stopped working within 10 days of purchase, replaced. Warped wind deflecter replaced, and blown interior light fuses. The major problem of course is the transmission. Car was taken to dealer on april 19, 1999 reported concerns with the transmission, shifting roughly, lurching and slipping at various speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #716595, filed 1999-12

“On 10/13/2000 when the car was turned on the radio came on for a second then shut down and did not come on again, the door light on dashboard stayed on & all doors were shut, the seat belt light stayed on while the seat belt was being worn, keyless entry did not sound, power windows stop working, finally on that day while coming to a stop the car shut down. Later on 10/15/2000, when the front defogger was turned on and the car was just idiling the car began act as if wanted to turn off and shake. …”

NHTSA complaint #735603, filed 2000-11

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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 1999 Mazda 626

Transmission and drivetrain
233 complaints
Engine cooling
48 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 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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