Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2000 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mazda 626 based on all problems reported for the 2000 626.
While driven at 55 mph both front air bags deployed inadvertently. Previous to air bag deployment there was no light indication. Dealership was notified and denied any help.
2000 Mazda 626 was involved in a front end accident (30 mph) which resulted in totaled car. Aig bag deployment was faulty and delayed. A stream of dark fumes sprayed onto drivers arm. Bag deployed in stages ,and was not in full deployment until after driver was out of car!.