Does the 2000 Mazda 626 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Mazda 626, the most recent reported on March 7, 2000 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda 626?

Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (160 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (18).

How many 2000 Mazda 626 complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 217 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Mazda 626 recalls and problems

1 recall and 217 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mazda 626.

recalls

217

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Mazda 626 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder

NHTSA campaign 00V074000 · reported March 7, 2000 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 71,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This condition could cause reduced brake efficiency, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train160
Engine and engine cooling18
Service brakes, hydraulic14
Suspension10
Air bags9
Equipment9
Electrical system7
Fuel system, gasoline6
Latches/locks/linkages5
Steering5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 7, 2018 · Engine · 44,825 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA 626. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (PERRY FORD, 440 HITCHCOCK WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 [phone removed]), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE…

Aug 18, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA 626. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR WOULD DISAPPEAR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PERRY FORD OF SANTA BARBARA (440 HITCHCOCK WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA…

Aug 14, 2017 · Power train · 185,000 miles
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR IS PARKED, AND WON'T GO INTO GEAR. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL CAR.

Nov 7, 2016 · Exterior lighting · 159,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.

Dec 11, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system · 39,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA 626. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR THAT EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE WINDOWS WERE OPENED WHEN DRIVING IN ORDER TO AVOID THE STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE…

626 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	217	6	0
2001	0	188	10	4
2002	0	87	6	0
2003	0	9	0	1

Across all years, the 2000 626 has the most complaints (217). All Mazda 626 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Mazda 626 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Mazda 626, the most recent reported on March 7, 2000 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda 626?: Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (160 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (18).
How many 2000 Mazda 626 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 217 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 7, 2018.