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#BS-2001-MAZ626-439E

2001 Mazda 626

Based on reports from 235 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
235
Crashes
12
Fires
5
Recalls
1
TSBs
97
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 235 complaints, 12 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

air bag light on

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

stalls in reverse

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

wont go into gear

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

126 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 73K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
46
30–60K
42
60–90K
44
90–120K
14
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (46 reports) • Median: 73K 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 (126 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission126 (54%)
Air Bags:frontal8 (3%)
Engine8 (3%)
Other8 (3%)
Drivetrain7 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor5 (2%)
Electrical4 (2%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor4 (2%)

2001 Mazda 626: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 54% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mazda 626, with 126 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 72,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 73K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mazda 626, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mazda 626, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mazda 626, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

6
01
10
02
20
03
52
04
42
05
26
06
22
07
21
08
9
09
6
10
2
11
6
12
1
14
8
15
2
16
2
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Mazda 626. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

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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2001 Mazda 626 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

235

Class avg

190

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2001.

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. 235 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2001 Mazda 626: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mazda 626?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Mazda 626 is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 126 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Mazda 626 reliable?
The 2001 Mazda 626 has 235 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 5 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 2001 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 2001 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Mazda 626 has 1 recall 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 170 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 72,800 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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