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#BS-2000-MAZ626-439E

2000 Mazda 626

Based on reports from 280 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
280
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
101
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 280 complaints, 9 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission overheats

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

service brakes fail resulting in crash

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

ac shorts out battery and alternator

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

143 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
48
30–60K
55
60–90K
52
90–120K
12
120–150K
12
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (55 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (143 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission143 (51%)
Drivetrain11 (4%)
Fuel System8 (3%)
Suspension6 (2%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 (2%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (2%)
Air Bags:frontal5 (2%)
Brakes5 (2%)

2000 Mazda 626: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 51% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mazda 626, with 143 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mazda 626, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mazda 626, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 2% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mazda 626, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
00
34
01
17
02
19
03
29
04
31
05
59
06
27
07
17
08
16
09
8
10
3
12
6
13
3
14
2
15
1
16
2
17
2
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Mazda 626. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

00V074000Apr 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RESERVOIR TANK CAN DROP GRADUALLY AS THE BRAKE PAD OR SHOE WEARS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS. ALSO, THE PRESSURE COULD REACH A POINT THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRUM CYLINDER ARE PULLED BACK BY THE VACUUM IN THE RESERVOIR TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A LONG TIME.

05E065000Sep 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2000 Mazda 626 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

280

Class avg

280

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2000.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 280 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2000 Mazda 626: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mazda 626?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Mazda 626 is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 143 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Mazda 626 reliable?
The 2000 Mazda 626 has 280 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Mazda 626 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Mazda 626 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda 626 problems start?
Based on 184 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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