The vehicle dossier US · 2000

2000 Mazda
626Problems & recalls

217 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Transmission & drivetrain appears in 160 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 217 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Transmission & drivetrain160 reports
Other components26 reports
Engine21 reports
Brakes14 reports
Suspension10 reports
Fuel system10 reports
Air bags9 reports
Electrical system7 reports
Steering5 reports
Body & structure2 reports
Visibility2 reports
See original component labels
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION142
POWER TRAIN11
SUSPENSION6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE4
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
AIR BAGS4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM4
EQUIPMENT4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
SUSPENSION:FRONT3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS3
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY3
ENGINE3
WHEELS2
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM2
TIRES2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
STEERING1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION1
INTERIOR LIGHTING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: May 7, 2018
Mileage, where supplied

81,200 miles is the median among 147 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 62,000–104,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

2 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Oct 5, 2005 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECampaign 05E065000

Reported concern

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.

Manufacturer’s stated response

SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

Read campaign 05E065000 at NHTSA
Mar 7, 2000 Safety recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERCampaign 00V074000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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

Manufacturer campaign: 89004

Read campaign 00V074000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

101 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Aug 8, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-038-24In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s respons…NHTSA ID 11006987

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the “Speedometer Replacement Label”. Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda’s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO’s services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11006987 at NHTSA
Jul 29, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSA-011-24bMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or…NHTSA ID 11005671

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11005671 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2024 OtherSA-011-24aMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or…NHTSA ID 11003398

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11003398 at NHTSA
Feb 12, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSA-011-24Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or…NHTSA ID 10251387

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · STEERING · TIRES · WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10251387 at NHTSA
Feb 28, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-016-23Speedometer replacement procedureNHTSA ID 10232299

Speedometer replacement procedure

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10232299 at NHTSA
Nov 18, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions02-004-22aSome customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft se…NHTSA ID 10226814

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.

Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10226814 at NHTSA
Sep 26, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions01-010-22Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the close…NHTSA ID 10222564

Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. When returning from fast idle to normal, the stuck valve suddenly opens due to thermal change around it which causes abnormal noise. To eliminate this concern, the internal design of the exhaust manifold has been modified.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10222564 at NHTSA
Jul 18, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-024-22In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.NHTSA ID 10217209

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10217209 at NHTSA
Jun 22, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions01-006-22This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new ve…NHTSA ID 10215274

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10215274 at NHTSA
May 24, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions02-004-22Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft se…NHTSA ID 10213185

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.

Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10213185 at NHTSA
Mar 29, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSA-014-22Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.NHTSA ID 10209761

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10209761 at NHTSA
Mar 17, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions01-003/22The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bull…NHTSA ID 10209778

The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10209778 at NHTSA
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04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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