Mazda 626 / 1999
1999 Mazda 626 problems
Owners have filed 372 complaints about the 1999 Mazda 626 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 64% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 13.4%.
Complaints372
Crashes17
Fires5
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 64.0% · 238
Engine and engine cooling 13.4% · 50
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.8% · 14
Electrical system 3.2% · 12
Equipment 2.2% · 8
Air bags 1.3% · 5
Seat belts 1.1% · 4
Suspension 1.1% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Mazda 626 in this data, 1999 sits 5th by complaint volume. 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 18 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
: The contact stated the vehicle began jerking, and then the reverse would not engage. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, were the transmission was rebuilt. Less than two years later, the overdrive light illuminated intermittently and the reverse failed again. The transmission was rebuilt a second time. The overdrive light illuminated and the vehicle began jerking less than a week later. Power train · reported at 120,000 miles
: The contact stated while driving on the freeway at 65 mph, the vehicle geared down suddenly. The contact pulled off of the road and the vehicle was towed to an independent transmission shop. An independent mechanic at the shop determined the transmission had failed and would have to be rebuilt. The mechanic informed the contact this was a common occurrence in these vehicles. Updated 7/13/2006 - Power train · reported at 72,000 miles
I own a 1999 Mazda 626 with the 4 cylinder engine and automatic transmission. The car has 44,000 miles on it and is on it's second transmission. The first transmission was replaced in 12/15/99. I am now facing replacing the transmission again. The car is well maintained and after reviewing data I find that I am not alone in my situation as this transmission is a problem with many other consumers as well. Power train · reported at 44,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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