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All cars · Mazda 626 · 2003

2003 Mazda 626. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine17%
Suspension17%
Electrical17%
Brakes17%
Speed control17%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
601000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 22

Mazda filed 22 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
  • A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is…

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.3L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD22 / 29 / 24Regular$2,600
2.3L 4-cylAuto (S4)FWD20 / 26 / 22Regular$2,850
3.0L 6-cylManual 5-spdFWD17 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100
3.0L 6-cylAuto (S5)FWD17 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2000944745,275Transmission & drivetrain
20012126227,599Transmission & drivetrain
2002–30–Transmission & drivetrain
2003–6–Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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