Model year
2000 Mazda 626
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 217 complaints for the 2000 Mazda 626 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (142), POWER TRAIN (11), SUSPENSION (6). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
00V074000 · Mar 7, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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…
Complaints
217 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 0, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 626 · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| 626 · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 626 · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Mazda 626 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.