Mazda 626 years to avoid
The Mazda 626 years to avoid are 1995, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1999, 1994, 2000, 2001, 1993, 2002, 1991 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1982 is the cleanest year on record.
3,877
Total complaints
23
Recall campaigns
1979–2003
Years covered
11
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
626 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 587 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 499 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 451 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 426 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 372 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 353 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 280 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 235 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 202 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 99 | |
| 1991 | High complaint rate | 99 |
Every 626 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda 626 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 626 years to avoid are 1995, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1999, 1994, 2000, 2001, 1993, 2002, 1991. The cleanest year on record is 1982.
What is the best year for the Mazda 626?
By complaint volume, 1982 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 626 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda 626 have?
Across all model years, the 626 has 23 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,877 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.