2001 Mazda 626 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Mazda 626, 3% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“Dt: the contact's child was trapped in the left rear seat belt. The buckle assembly unlatched after several attempts. However, the strap tightened around the child, limiting movement and resulting in an injury. In an effort to free the child the strap was cut by the contact. The dealer has been contacted regarding the problem, but no repairs have been made. Updated 01/11/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10145399, filed 2005-12, 82,000 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“While driving 35 MPH vehicle collided with a telephone pole. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. The seat belts did not lock up, and driver sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, but dealer did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10072023, filed 2004-05“On two occasions seat belt retractor failed to operate, leaving occupants without any restraint. Dealer notified and made repairs. Consumer states the seat belt are pulled out to make it lock for child safety seats, consumer states the first failure rear and middle belts broke, belt would hang and not retract, second and third occasions belts would get twisted inside frame and would not pull out and retract.”
NHTSA complaint #888441, filed 2001-05Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 26% |
| 1991 | 31 | 50% |
| 1990 | 13 | 30% |
| 1989 | 12 | 29% |
| 1988 | 25 | 56% |
| 1987 | 8 | 28% |
| 1986 | 4 | 25% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mazda 626
139 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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