Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Mazda 626
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Mazda 626 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 318 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05E065000 FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V134000 MAZDA/TIMING BELT TENSIONER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V074000 MAZDA/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 233 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 48 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Equipment 9 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
Of the 318 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 318 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Mazda 626 has below-average reliability, largely due to significant powertrain issues reflected in 233 complaints. The data indicates recurring problems, but evidence is thin for other components. The four recalls address critical systems, indicating a need for diligent maintenance and awareness of potential failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| Engine and cooling | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,200 | occasional |
| Hydraulic brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Timing belt replacement
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Overheating engine
- Brakes feel spongy
- Unusual powertrain noises
- Warning lights on display
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Mazda 626 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.