2000 Mazda 626 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Mazda 626 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a 2000 mazda 626 used in 2001. I took the car in for repairs to the cincinnati jake sweeny mazda shop to address the shaking and noises that I was hearing from the front and rear of the vehicle. I was told that the car was okay the motor mounts were fine and that the noise was from a…”
filed Sep 25, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. The dealer informed the contact that the sway bar will fail, the rotors were bent, and the transmission needed to be replaced. She stated that the vehicle will not shift into the drive gear. Approximately three weeks ago, the vehicle was towed to a garage. The…”
filed Aug 8, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
02-004-22a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2022Some 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…
02-004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 24, 2022
Suspension problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 626 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 626 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 626 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 626 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 626 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 626 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 626 | 10 | 4% |
| 1993 626 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 626 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 626 | 5 | 8% |
| 1990 626 | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mazda 626
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.