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Mazda 626: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Mazda Capella – GF, GW1997–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GF / GW |
| Production | 1997–2002 (until 2006 in Colombia) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive Transverse front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Engines | 1.8 L FP I4 (Europe) 2.0 L FS-DE I4 2.5 L KL-G4, KL-ZE V6 2.0 L RF-T I4 (turbo-diesel) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,575 mm 4,660 mm (wagon) 4,745 mm (US, 1998–99) 4,760 mm (US, 2000–02) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (Int'l) 1,695 mm (Japan) |
| Height | 1,400 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Hofu Colombia: Bogotá United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (AAI) Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,747 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2003, 2010, 2016 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 372 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 47 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 23 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 22 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 15 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 13 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 11 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 502 complaints, 22 with a crash and 4 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.