Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Mazda 626
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Mazda 626 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 188 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05E065000 FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 139 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Equipment 15 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Seat Belts 5 complaints
Of the 188 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 188 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Mazda 626 has numerous owner complaints, predominantly related to the power train, suggesting reliability issues in this area. With only one recall related to the fuel system, the scope for improvement is clear but the data is still limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| Engine cooling | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | occasional |
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | 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 fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Overheating engine
- Warning light indicators
- Difficulty changing gears
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Mazda 626 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.