1999 Mazda 626 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,009miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Mazda 626, 1% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,009 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.
“Automatic transmission shifting problem, irregular RPM's when idling, popping noise in front (suspension?) when driving over bumps at high rates of speed I.e. Highways, interior light faulty,”
NHTSA complaint #10008047, filed 2003-02, 40,009 miles“Vehicle experiences excessive vibration whenever vehicle reaches 20-26 MPH. Vehicle been in/out of dealer's shop on five occasions, and problem still occurring. During the first year, the vehicle experienced oil leak in front end, inner shaft failure, front axles and struts failures.”
NHTSA complaint #857433, filed 2000-02Related service bulletins
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some 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…
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some 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…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some 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…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some 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…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some 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…
- 10213387Feb 15, 2016Shock absorber replacement guidelines
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mazda 626
233 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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