1999 Mazda 626 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1999 Mazda 626 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 372
- on record
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 219 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 17 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,410
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
+176
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 1997-2001
+104
median 268 complaints in 666 records
Top component share
61%
Power Train: 227 complaints
What owners report fails — 1999 Mazda 626
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 219
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 20
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11
- POWER TRAIN 8
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1999 Mazda 626 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Mazda 626 reliable?
NHTSA has 372 consumer complaints on record for the 1999 Mazda 626. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (219 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1999 Mazda 626 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mazda 626?
Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (219), engine and engine cooling:engine (20), engine and engine cooling (11), power train (8). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1999 Mazda 626?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.