2001 Mazda 626 engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2001 Mazda 626, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle stalled several times while driving. Also, water leaked into sun roof. Last week the car stalled. Towed it to marlin mazda. Consumer had to pay $65 for a new battery.consumer cancelled warranty, stating sludge in engine. That was a lie. Towed vehicle to ocean mazda, they did not find sludge. They said they could not fix it because warranty wa scancelled by marlin mazda (code w8). Ocean mazda said this code did not exist. This car was purchased new 03/2001.
In august 2001, I purchased a brand new mazda 626. In may 2003, I started to experience major problems with the car. At 23,000 miles, the following had to be replaced: transmission assembly, thermostat and radiator sub-tank. At 31,000 miles, my car was in the shop for 11 days in order to replace the following: mass air flow sensor, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, valve idle air control, thermostat gasket and the throttle body gasket.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Mazda 626
- Transmission 135 complaints