IllustrationTHE GEAR GETS STUCK ON REVERSE. *YH
2000 Mazda 626
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most 626 years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Mazda 626 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 44.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
1625–50K
4250–75K
4075–100K
36100–150K
10150K+
147 reports with mileage · 70 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 160 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
14 reportsTHE CYLINDER HEADS HAVE FAILED TWICE DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE AND A CRACK NEAR THE #2 CYLINDER SPARK PLUG HOLE CAUSING THE RPM'S TO BE VERY HIGH, WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT SUDDENLY SLAMS INTO GEAR, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION THE ENGINE RACES AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT SHAKES AND TREMBLES AS IF THE V…
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THE CYLINDER HEADS HAVE FAILED TWICE DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE AND A CRACK NEAR THE #2 CYLINDER SPARK PLUG HOLE CAUSING THE RPM'S TO BE VERY HIGH, WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT SUDDENLY SLAMS INTO GEAR, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION THE ENGINE RACES AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT SHAKES AND TREMBLES AS IF THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO SHUT OFF. NLM
BRAKE SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED. *SLC
CONSUMER SAID THAT BRAKES ARE STREAKING VERY BADLY. SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE A MONTH AGO. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP.*AK
Official recalls
100V074000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Mar 7, 2000
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.