2000 Mazda 626 vs 2000 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Mazda 626 | 2000 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 196 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,600 mi | 69,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 160 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 160 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 94 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 43 |
| Suspension | 10 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 30 |
| Steering | 5 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 0 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 25 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
2000 Mazda 626
2000 Volkswagen Passat
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.