2001 Mazda 626 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Mazda 626, 3% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 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.
“2001 Mazda 626 right rear tire sidewall split in two areas. Consumer states that left rear tire was inspected and had similar cracking forming. Consumer was informed that the warranty does not cover that type of damage. The wiper blades were replaced. The engine light illuminated due to a bad EGR flow which was clogged due to carbon build-up.”
NHTSA complaint #10216111, filed 2008-01, 117,500 miles“2001 Mazda 626 v6: windshield wiper arm on drivers side quit because nut that holds the arm on fell off. The working are enclosed and I could not fix. When the repair was made it was found that the nut on the drivers side was off completely and the passengers side nut was almost off. Dangerous!”
NHTSA complaint #10045483, filed 2003-11, 81,000 miles“Vehicle stalled several times while driving. Also, water leaked into sun roof. Last week the car stalled. Towed it to marlin Mazda. Consumer had to pay $65 for a new battery.consumer cancelled warranty, stating sludge in engine. That was a lie. Towed vehicle to ocean Mazda, they did not find sludge. They said they could not fix it because warranty wa scancelled by marlin Mazda (code w8). Ocean Mazda said this code did not exist. This car was purchased new 03/2001. My factory warranty was for 3 years or 50,000 miles. Consumer only had 38,000 miles and an extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10037099, filed 2003-09, 38,115 miles“I have put so much money in this car. Alternator, transmission, brakes, tires and ball joints. Now the catalytic converter needs replaced, wiper motor and quarter panels are all rusted out. I am disabled and this is my only transportation. Should all of this should of gone wrong? It will not pass inspection. I have had this car eight years.”
NHTSA complaint #10670033, filed 2015-01“Molding for windshield in vehicle is flaking and falling off. Dealership informed consumer that molding will need to be replaced, but this is not a safety related problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #890382, filed 2001-06Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
| 1991 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mazda 626
139 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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