Model year record

1999 Mazda 626

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 372 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V134000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
31,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-09
Owners notified
2000-09-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.

Safety risk

THE BROKEN SPRING MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT, RESULTING POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TENSIONER INSTALLED AND REPLACE IT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED TENSIONER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V074000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
71,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-07
Owners notified
2000-04-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission21980,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2072,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1183,800 mi
Power train8100,000 mi
Electrical system741,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys567,350 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner583,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Air bags: frontal443,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor358,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines397,145 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint350,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Steering: rack and pinion3
Suspension340,009 mi
Unknown or other3120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3
Engine210,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel/propulsion system210,000 mi
Interior lighting240,009 mi
Power train: manual transmission291,000 mi
Seat belts290,000 mi
Service brakes210,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Tires: tread/belt2
Air bags1111,500 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1116,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1116,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1139,000 mi
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift177,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly178,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)185,620 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: differential unit185,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: rear/other183,000 mi
Seats1
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield142,750 mi
Wheels1

The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.