Sell your Mazda 626 for cash
We buy Mazda 626s from every year, 1995–2002, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Mazda 626 by year
The 626 is a midsize car sold from 1995–2002 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 2,449 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–26 | 2 | 488 |
| 1996 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–26 | 2 | 359 |
| 1997 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–26 | 3 | 358 |
| 1998 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–26 | 4 | 434 |
| 1999 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–26 | 2 | 318 |
| 2000 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–25 | 1 | 217 |
| 2001 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–25 | 0 | 188 |
| 2002 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–25 | 0 | 87 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mazda 626 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your 626, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mazda 626: questions
How much is a junk Mazda 626 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete 626s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mazda 626s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2002), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mazda 626 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1995 626 (488). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Which Mazda 626 year has the most recalls?
The 1998 626 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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