2000 Mazda 626 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Mazda 626, 2% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 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 own a 2000 Mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. I have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. I had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. Now I am having trouble with the transmission and the AC. The mechanic says I need to rebuild the trans and replace the AC compressor. This is another $3000 or more. I am very disappointed in this situation. I plead with you to take action on this. I have checked several web forums and found similar problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163371, filed 2006-07, 50,000 miles“The contact stated the rear passenger door is locked and cannot be unlocked. The dealership determined the motor needed to be replaced. Also, the brake pads must be replaced every 6-8 months, because the brakes do not properly stop the vehicle, there is a loud noise, and the brakes can be felt grinding when applied. There have been no other attempted repairs to the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10155769, filed 2006-04, 94,700 miles“The contact tried to open the passenger's side door and it would not unlock remotely or manually. She attempted to unlock the door from both the inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where they replaced the power assembly in the door.”
NHTSA complaint #10146271, filed 2005-12, 59,000 miles“2000 Mazda 626 with car door latch assemblies. **cc the consumer had to replace the rear driver's side door assembly in dec 2004. The problem was that the door could not be unlocked using the door lock switch or the manual switch on the door. The door was completely inoperable. Late last year both front and rear passenger doors began exhibition signs of failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10179581, filed 2007-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mazda 626
160 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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