2000 Mazda 626 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Mazda 626, 5% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 2 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.
“I have had my Mazda 626 for 6 months, since then I have replaced the front brakes, rotors and suspension, fuel pump and now the transmission. I need to also fix the rear breaks, rotors and suspension and haven't had the money. This car is the biggest flop I have ever owned and it only has 57,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10160707, filed 2006-06, 57,000 miles“I am complaining about the transmission. I have had 3 transmissions to my car since I bought it. I am needing a 4th transmission. Shifts hard on downshifts to upshifts usually at 2nd gear. Makes a humming noise to the transmission. The dealer put 2 trans. In and the same is occurring again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062031, filed 2004-03, 31,875 miles“I purchased a 2000 Mazda 626 used in 2001. I took the car in for repairs to the cincinnati jake sweeny Mazda shop to address the shaking and noises that I was hearing from the front and rear of the vehicle. I was told that the car was okay the motor mounts were fine and that the noise was from a bottle of aspirin in the glove box. The noise continued and other shops continued to inform me that my motor mounts were bad. I was again informed by the repair shop that the car was fine. The vehicle now has 140,000 miles on it and the motor mounts, sway link bar and struts are all shot to heck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243476, filed 2008-09, 140,000 miles“Problems with stabilizer bushings and power steering. At approximately 27000 miles the stabilizer bushings were replaced. Again at 43000 they needed to be replaced again by then the vehicle was out of warranty. The power steering was very squeaky when making turns.”
NHTSA complaint #10087464, filed 2004-08, 27,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mazda 626. The dealer informed the contact that the sway bar will fail, the rotors were bent, and the transmission needed to be replaced. She stated that the vehicle will not shift into the drive gear. Approximately three weeks ago, the vehicle was towed to a garage. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 46,000. The consumer provided repair invoices, insurance estimate, and proof of ownership. Updated 09/05/07”
NHTSA complaint #10198823, filed 2007-08, 49,000 milesRelated 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 2000 Mazda 626
160 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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