2003 Mazda 626 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Mazda 626.

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Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 2003 Mazda 626 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Airbags

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Mazda 626.

Airbags
2
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Fires
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Electrical Faults
1
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Crashes
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Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
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Crashes
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Fires
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Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
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Crashes
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Fires
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
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Fires
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Suspension:Front
1
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Fires
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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Fires
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2003 Mazda 626. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2003 Mazda 626 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2003 Mazda 626 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Mazda 626 has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Mazda 626?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2003 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Mazda 626 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Mazda 626?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda 626 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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