2003 MAZDA 626

0 recalls, 9 complaints - 24 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
SUSPENSION:FRONT	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1

Incident date: Jul 20, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2015

I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE 7914J, CAMPAIGN #15V-345 & 15V-382, IN AUGUST OF 2015. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, LESTER GLEN MAZDA IN TOMS RIVER, NJ ON 8/13/15. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD ORDER THE PART AND CALL WITHIN A WEEK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO INSTALL THE RECALL PART. I CALLED AGAIN ON 9/... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LINING BEGAN TO FALL FROM THE REAR CEILING OF THE VEHICLE. THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE LINING IN PLACE BEGAN TO WEAR OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND HER WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED; THEREFORE, NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO A... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2005

MAZDA 6 2003, AT 16,070 MILES CLUTCH WENT OUT. *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. *JB

Incident date: Dec 21, 2004

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER COULD APPLY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BEARLY MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Incident date: Sep 21, 2004

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED PREMATURELY. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS THREE TIMES, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Incident date: Feb 21, 2004

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED INSIDE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. *AK

Fire

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD SWAY TO RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN ALLEGED VEHICLE'S PROBLEM WOULD RETURN. *AK

THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED.*JB

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 MAZDA 626

24 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER	2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR	1
010000 STEERING	1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Speedometer replacement procedure

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. W

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.

020000 SUSPENSION

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 shaft seal. Follow th

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided w

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to t

350000 EQUIPMENT

A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

200000 WHEELS

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manu

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

010000 STEERING

350000 EQUIPMENT

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FRONT CRANKSHAFT BOLT SERVICE WARNING. *TT

135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

PORT OR DEALER INSTALLED AUTO-DIMMING (ELECTRO-CHROMIC) MIRROR, WITH ELECTRONIC COMPASS, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *MR

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 626

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997

OVERSENSITIVE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1993

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

OBTAINED RECALL 99V-358

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994

SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE

SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

IN MAY OF 1997, ODI UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH 51 COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 88 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH, OR THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE D... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

IN JANUARY OF 1997, ODI OPENED A PE BASED ON 9 ODI COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 51 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS INCLUDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH AND AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS WHILE DRIVING AT SP... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988

INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

THROTTLE STICKING

There is no summary currently available

MAZDA 626 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA 626 across all model years (1979, 2001).

54 Total Recalls

3,892 Total Complaints

8 Investigations

244 Reported Crashes

65 Reported Fires

111 Reported Deaths

MAZDA 626 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2003 (current)	0	9
2002	0	99	View
2001	1	235	View
2000	2	280	View
1999	4	372	View
1998	6	499	View
1997	4	451	View
1996	3	426	View
1995	4	587	View
1994	4	353	View
1993	2	202	View
1992	1	24	View
1991	2	99	View
1990	2	62	View
1989	2	48	View
1988	6	58	View
1987	1	40	View
1986	2	20	View
1985	0	7	View
1984	0	4	View
1983	0	2	View
1982	2	0	View
1981	2	0	View
1980	2	0	View
1979	2	0	View

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View
PROTEGE	38	1,380	View

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2003 MAZDA 626

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Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 MAZDA 626

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 626

MAZDA 626 - All Years Overview

MAZDA 626 - Year by Year

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