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Mazda 626 problems reported in Illinois

112 of the 3,877 complaints filed about the Mazda 626 came from Illinois, most often about the transmission & drivetrain.

Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.

112

Complaints from Illinois

Crashes

Fires

1998

Worst model year

What failed

Transmission & Drivetrain 51 45.5%

Engine & Cooling 20 17.9%

Suspension 8 7.1%

Brakes 8 7.1%

Seats 5 4.5%

Seat Belts 5 4.5%

Electrical System 4 3.6%

Fuel & Propulsion 2 1.8%

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 1.8%

Steering 2 1.8%

Airbags 2 1.8%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 0.9%

By model year

1984 626 2 1.8%

1987 626 1 0.9%

1988 626 1 0.9%

1989 626 1 0.9%

1991 626 8 7.1%

1992 626 3 2.7%

1993 626 2 1.8%

1994 626 10 8.9%

1995 626 13 11.6%

1996 626 10 8.9%

1997 626 9 8.0%

1998 626 23 20.5%

1999 626 12 10.7%

2000 626 4 3.6%

2001 626 7 6.3%

2002 626 5 4.5%

2003 626 1 0.9%

Cities reporting most

Chicago 29 44.6%

Elgin 5 7.7%

Arlington Heights 4 6.2%

Glen Ellyn 4 6.2%

Springfield 4 6.2%

DES Plaines 4 6.2%

Clinton 3 4.6%

Frankfort 3 4.6%

Belleville 3 4.6%

Eldorado 2 3.1%

Highland Park 2 3.1%

Buffalo Grove 2 3.1%

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