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US recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RESERVOIR TANK CAN DROP GRADUALLY AS THE BRAKE PAD OR SHOE WEARS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS. ALSO, THE PRESSURE COULD REACH A POINT THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRUM CYLINDER ARE PULLED BACK BY THE VACUUM IN THE RESERVOIR TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A LONG TIME.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2000-08-28 · campaign 2000-176
Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.
Brakes
2000-03-17 · campaign 2000-073
On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder reservoir tank cap may not have ventilation holes. As a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank will drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. The low pressure may reach the point that the brake caliper and brake cylinder are pulled back by vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time. This may cause reduces brake efficiency during some early brake applications. Correction: Brake reservoir tank caps will be inspected for proper vent holes and replaced if necessary.
Owner complaints (217)
Owners filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda 626 (6 crashes, 7 injuries reported). Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 62).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 160 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 14 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Equipment | 9 | |
| Air bags | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Mazda 626.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Mazda 626 DX 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Mazda 626 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 626 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 626 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| 626 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 626 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.