2000 Mazda 626 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 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 2000 Mazda 626, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Rear end collision caused the frame to snap, puncture through the back seat, and pinned my 6yr old son's head to the back of the front passenger seat. It crushed his head, causing severe traumatic brain injury, and he's still in coma. This car is a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10220436, filed 2008-03“Engine check light and battery light came on, came on five times, the first time dealer replaced broken idler pulley belt bolt, second time dealer replaced alternator, third time dealer replaced ignition switch, fourth time transmission range sensor was replaced, and fifth time clutch pedal switch was replaced, at this time engine check light is on again. …”
NHTSA complaint #897092, filed 2001-10Related service bulletins
- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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