Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Mazda 626
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Mazda 626 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05E065000 FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V074000 MAZDA/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 159 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 17 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13 complaints
- Equipment 12 complaints
- Suspension 10 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
Of the 217 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 217 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Mazda 626 has a below-average reliability rating, primarily due to a high number of power train complaints and two recalls, including a significant brake system issue. However, data on failures is sparse.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
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 pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shifts
- Overheating engine
- Soft or unresponsive brakes
- Rough idling or stalling
- Unusual transmission noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Mazda 626 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.