2001 Mazda 626 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,149miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Mazda 626, 6% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,149 miles. 10 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 husband was driving our 2001 madza 626 with about 59000 miles (can't be accurate because it is still in the shop). He hit a pick-up truck from behind while going approximally 40 miles per hour. A car in front of the truck stopped quickly when the light changed. When the truck stopped, he was not able to stop. The truck had a large iron round bumper guard. My husband head hit the steering wheel along with his body being throw forward. The airbags did not deploy. Because of his head injury and back pain he had to be transported to hospital. He is still having headaches. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070619, filed 2004-01, 59,000 miles“Vehicle was hit a 30 MPH in the front center of the vehicle but the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. The drivers seat belt did not hold and as a result the driver head went through he windshield. The dealer was notified. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001052, filed 2002-12, 31,298 miles“My son hit a telephone pole after he hit some black ice. He was going about 30mph and the air bags never deployed. I have pictures of the car inside and out if you would like for me to forward them to you. Mazda is really passing the buck. I am thankful my son only had a broken wrist and had to have surgery to put a screw in. It could have been a fatality. I wouldn't want another family to go through something like this. Please contact me with any information you may have to get some results out of Mazda. Thanks again!!”
NHTSA complaint #758458, filed 2002-02“I was involved in a collision where I rear ended the vehicle in front of me. The collision occured in a 45 MPH zone. As a result I sustained a concussion and was taken to the hospital. I now have a cut on my head and two black eyes. The air bags never deployed despite the $7500.00 in damage to the front end of my vehicle. Please contact me if you have any further questions. I want to help prevent other people from going through the trauma that I have been through. Please help to rectify this ongoing airbag situation with the Mazda 626. I have also contacted the Mazda dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10003112, filed 2003-01“During a total frontal collision, where my Mazda rear-ended a lexus SUV, at a speed b/t 25 and 30 MPH, the frontal airbags did not deploy. There was over $5600 worth of damage to the front end of my car due to the force of the collision. However, the airbags did not deploy. I suffered muscular and compression injuries in this collision. Medical care was sought for these injuries. These injuries may have been prevented had the airbags deployed correctly. During the collision, I went underneath the SUV and therefore the lowest part of the front bumper was not touched. …”
NHTSA complaint #763521, filed 2002-06Related 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 2001 Mazda 626
139 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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