Mazda 626 / 2001
2001 Mazda 626 problems
Owners have filed 235 complaints about the 2001 Mazda 626 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 61.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 9.8%.
Complaints235
Crashes12
Fires5
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 61.7% · 145
Engine and engine cooling 9.8% · 23
Air bags 4.7% · 11
Equipment 3.8% · 9
Electrical system 2.6% · 6
Service brakes, hydraulic 2.6% · 6
Seat belts 2.1% · 5
Visibility 1.7% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Mazda 626 in this data, 2001 draws comparatively few complaints; 1995 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 12 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 72,669 miles.
In owners' own words
Dt: the contact states he experienced a down shifting of the transmission while driving on the interstate. The transmission rapidly down shifted to a very low speed in a matter of seconds. This was the first incident of this type however he previously discovered there was some leakage of transmission fluid. He had the vehicle towed to his home. No repairs have been made at this time due to the expense. Power train · reported at 95,000 miles
My name is [xxx] but the car is under my father's name, [xxx]. He bought the car for me. The gears sometimes will not engage and when I am finally able to switch gears the car will jerk about a foot back, and I've only had the car 3 months. *Ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (FOIA), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). Power train
My transmission had to be replaced on my 2001 Mazda 626 this week. I had a previous problem with the internal coolant in 2003 which also cost me money. Last week I had to replace the catalytic converter. This car has given me nothing but problems since I've owned it. I do not feel the problems I've been having should occur in a 2001 automobile when regular maintenance is kept up. Power train · reported at 81,759 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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