2003 Mazda 626 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension:front (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-07-29 · 09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 description some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster grid lines, integral antenna concerns causing radio reception issues or terminal tabs pulled
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-10 · 07-004-25a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-25 · 07-004-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-12-30 · Air Bags“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 distribution disconnect. *js…”
2015-10-16 · Air Bags“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 9/16/15 and they told me they were still waiting for…”
2008-09-26 · Unknown Or Other · 50,000 mi“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 assist. the failure and current mileages were less…”
2005-03-15 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 16,076 mi“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…”
2005-03-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 31,900 mi“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…”
2004-10-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 9,000 mi“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…”
2004-03-05 · Electrical System · 18,000 mi · 🔥 fire“while the vehicle was parked a fire started inside driver side door panel. *ak…”
2003-09-24 · Suspension:front“consumer noticed while traveling vehicle would sway to right. vehicle was serviced, technician alleged vehicle's problem would return. *ak…”
2003-03-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.*jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.