2001 Mazda 626: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker 626 years.
190 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2001 626?The 2001 Mazda 626 has 190 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 2001 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2001 Mazda 626 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 626 years only. How we score it
Is 2001 a good year for the 626?
Across the 7 626 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 88 (2002) to 438 (1998). With 190 complaints, the 2001 626 sits below the model's median of 322.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2001 626
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 05E065000CERTAIN 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 626. See the full 626 owner picture and every model year.
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