2000 Mazda 626 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,690miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Mazda 626, 4% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,690 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My 2000 Mazda 626 began having problems a week after purchasing april 10, 2008! The car started having electrical problems which resulted in 3 batteries, 2 alternators, no AC or defrost could be run. Then the brakes were replaced twice within a 2 month period! All these problems resulted in me almost being killed from an automobile accident! This happened june 8, 2009 which was a monday approx. 4 pm. The airbags never deployed, and my head hit the steering wheel. Windshield shattered all over my hand resulting in severe lacerations! This car needs looked at asap!!!! Please help”
NHTSA complaint #10274560, filed 2009-06, 90,000 miles“While vehicle was parked at the dealer for an unrelated repairs air bags deployed. Dealership did not accept responsibility for the occurrence, and manufacturer told consumer that vehicle was no longer under warranty, and there was nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #10091685, filed 2004-09, 65,379 miles“Both front airbags deployed and popped in Mazda 626, 2000 as was driving 60-62 MPH on I-580 about 9:15pm nov. 8, 2001. Saw nothing in roadway. Firechief coming up other side of freeway stopped to help. Said I had not hit anything. They saw no road debris. Told me to have car towed. Aaa sent expert. Expert said manufacturer defect caused deployment. Aaa won't cover because not collision. Mazda refuted aaa expert. Aaa sent doctorate specializing in sensors/airbags to inspect car. Said undercarriage damage, but not sufficient to deploy airbags - manufacturer's defect.”
NHTSA complaint #756548, filed 2002-01“2000 Mazda 626 was involved in a front end accident (30 MPH) which resulted in totaled car. Aig bag deployment was faulty and delayed. A stream of dark fumes sprayed onto drivers arm. Bag deployed in stages ,and was not in full deployment until after driver was out of car!”
NHTSA complaint #10032878, filed 2003-08“While driven at 55 MPH both front air bags deployed inadvertently. Previous to air bag deployment there was no light indication. Dealership was notified and denied any help.”
NHTSA complaint #10089344, filed 2004-08Related service bulletins
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 22% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 | 49 | 14% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 14 | 5% |
| 1993 | 15 | 12% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mazda 626
160 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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