Major Problems with 2000 Mazda 626 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Mazda 626

2000 Mazda 626 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Victims: 2 Mileage: 81000 miles

2000 Mazda 626 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 90000 miles

2000 Mazda 626 FRONTAL Victims: 1

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mazda 626 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN one of the park light stopped working before 1 year of purchase. airconditioner compressor makes a very distinct "click" noise...	142 ~ 74203 miles
POWER TRAIN engine check light and battery light came on came on five times the first time dealer replaced broken idler pulley...	11 ~ 89618 miles
SUSPENSION vehicle got rearended. when consumer's vehicle was towed in it was found out that front and back ends of vehicle...	6 ~ 36000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine failed and mazda dealership refused to cover warranty. the car only has 30 000 miles. there is no reason	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2000 vehicle has 1999 parts which causes major problems during repair/maintenance. *nlm...	5 ~ 29400 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light and battery light came on came on five times the first time dealer replaced broken idler pulley...	5 ~ 38000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the cylinder heads have failed twice due to internal failure and a crack near the #2 cylinder spark plug hole...	5 ~ 19200 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS both front airbags deployed and popped in mazda 626 2000 as was driving 60-62 mph on i-580 about 9:15pm nov....	5
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt*: the contact tried to open the passenger's side door and it would not unlock remotely or manually. she attempted...	4 ~ 59425 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM automobile dealer liberty pontiac gmc 9028 e. independence blvd mathews nc 28105 704-708-8000. finance company auto credit of charlotte 4410...	4 ~ 41706 miles
EQUIPMENT bought car used with 24 000 miles. transmission went out at 30 000 miles. found out 3 factory transmissions had...	4 ~ 60250 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle over heated twice. no leaks were noticed and anti freeze was added. the mechanic then noticed an open	4 ~ 50425 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL speed control would not disengage when applying brakes and engine increased power consumer turned onto median to prevent crashing consumer...	4 ~ 71000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE there is a gasoline odor that can be detected while in passenger compartment of vehicle. dealership has not examined vehicle	4 ~ 23125 miles
AIR BAGS the gear gets stuck on reverse. *yh ...	4 ~ 38845 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the gear gets stuck on reverse. *yh ...	4 ~ 22750 miles
ENGINE purchased used mazda 262 year 2000 that happened to have original known-faulty cd4e. car now inoperable after less than a...	3 ~ 100608 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT one of the park light stopped working before 1 year of purchase. airconditioner compressor makes a very distinct "click" noise...	3 ~ 16667 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING one of the park light stopped working before 1 year of purchase. airconditioner compressor makes a very distinct "click" noise...	3 ~ 69667 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN passengers side rear axle needed to be repaired because it was cracked. vehicle would shake when driven at 60 mph...	3 ~ 31333 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake squeak when applied. *slc ...	3
FRONT > SUSPENSION constant and severe vehicle vibration since ownership. *ak...	3 ~ 19000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake pads must be replaced every 6-8 months because of wear the brakes can be felt grinding when applied....	2 ~ 25000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a few weeks ago my 2000 mazda 626 was bucking in reverse then it would start doing the same thing...	2 ~ 47500 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM when automatic gear is placed in reverse gear hesitates for a few seconds before the car actually begins to move..	2 ~ 73750 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION started my car and put it into gear. it did not move. i have the car at the dealership. the...	2 ~ 48750 miles
TIRES all four bridgestone potenza re92 tires were cracked. tire size# p205/60r15 dot k19ly7cdpvd030. jb ts...	2 ~ 41465 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving the vehicles power steering leaked fluid which made it difficult to drive. the dealer was notified. *nlm...	2 ~ 13500 miles
WHEELS engine check light and battery light came on came on five times the first time dealer replaced broken idler pulley...	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES the sidewall failed. there was a large tear which developed suddenly at a low speed. there didn't appear to have...	2 ~ 41465 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. the contact stated that she noticed a gas smell on the inside and...	2 ~ 70050 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2000 mazda 626 began having problems a week after purchasing april 10 2008! the car started having electrical problems...	1 ~ 90000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE rear end collision caused the frame to snap puncture through the back seat and pinned my 6yr old son's head...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. the dealer informed the contact that the sway bar will fail the rotors...	1 ~ 49000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT transmission went out without warning on my 2000 mazda 626 and also a few month later the motor went out	1 ~ 60000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have had my mazda 626 for 6 months since then i have replaced the front brakes rotors and suspension...	1 ~ 57000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i have had my mazda 626 for 6 months since then i have replaced the front brakes rotors and suspension...	1 ~ 57000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2000 mazda 626 ls overheated on june 16 2006. the o/d off light has been flashing when on the...	1 ~ 73700 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger door is locked and cannot be unlocked. the dealership determined the motor needed...	1 ~ 94700 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT transmission failure. *jb...	1 ~ 86000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY particles are coming through the air vents. it is difficult to drive because it blows the particules into the consumers	1 ~ 70000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY while driving at 45 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the sun roof. pulled the vehicle out of	1 ~ 70000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS one of the rear shoulder harnesses is no longer attached under the seat. i had been using it to secure...	1 ~ 52000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving vehicle started leaking gas. this could have resulted in a fire if it went unnoticed. dealership indicated that...	1 ~ 43000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING actually i have lived with this problem since approx. yr.2003 one day i adjusted the lever for the brights or...	1 ~ 50000 miles
STEERING when the brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. the	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle began to make pinging noise that was only noticeable under heavy acceleration thus causing me the driver to acclerate...	1 ~ 64250 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC excessive wear of front brake rotors and pads. vehicle would pulsate and vibrate when brakes are applied. dealer notified. *ak	1
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN purchased vehicle in january 2000 from jeff sikes mazda in huntaville al. in october 2001 transmission failed and was replaced...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION i am complaining about the transmission. i have had 3 transmissions to my car since i bought it. i am...	1 ~ 31875 miles
LINES AND FITTINGS > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER i am complaining about the transmission. i have had 3 transmissions to my car since i bought it. i am...	1 ~ 31875 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE engine check light and battery light came on came on five times the first time dealer replaced broken idler pulley...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer stated intermittently the engine roars and vehicle will lurch backward when in reverse.*ak. consumr also stated it happens when...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer was told vehicle has ca emissions package since october 2000 vehicle has been stalling engine stumbles in cold weather	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer said that brakes are streaking very badly. she bought vehicle a month ago. she took vehicle to dealership.*ak...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when starting vehicle engine check warning light comes on ans stays on. has been to dealer 8 times for engine	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING i own a 2000 mazda 626 with only 90 000 miles. i have been stranded several times in this car...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i own a 2000 mazda 626 with only 90 000 miles. i have been stranded several times in this car...	1 ~ 50000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i am actually writing to report a problem i have with other vehicles on the road - specifically suvs and...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING the gear gets stuck on reverse. *yh ...	1

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