- Worst Model Year:
- 1998
- Worst Complaint:
- transmission failure
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Mazda 626 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 1998 Mazda 626 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 1998 626 for transmission failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the 626
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#1: transmission failure on the 1998 626
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#2: shifts roughly on the 1999 626
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#3: transmission failure on the 1997 626
Latest Owner Complaints About the 626
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stalls in reverse -- 2001 626:
My 2001 Mazda 626 is having transmission problems. It hesitates in reverse while pushing the accelerator, after a few seconds it kicks into reverse and goes. I was told this is the transmission which will cost around $2600 to repair. My car has around 138000 miles, I just replaced the water ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 626 owners.
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cracked gasket -- 1998 626:
Really bad Car, it had so many problems I cant even describe on here, I paid 800$ for it put 2000$ in repairs and then the Gasket Cracked so I sold the car for 100$ yes 1 0 0$ Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 626 owners.
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oil pump failure -- 1996 626:
Oil pump failed (no oil pressure gauge in car, so no way to tell when it happens) and killed my rod and main bearings in the engine, causing catastrophic failure of the engine and shooting a rod through the side of the block, thus killing it and eliminating any chance of rebuilding the engine. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1996 626 owners.
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car overheating -- 1998 626:
VEHICLE STARTED TO OVER HEAT, EXACTLY ONE DAY AFTER INITIAL PURCHASE, LEAKING ( NO DRIPPING) COOLANT FLUID CONSTANTLY. REPLACED THE; RESERVOIR, RADIATOR CAPS, THROTTLE BODY, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, HEATER CORE BYPASS, HEATER CORE HOSES( AT LEAST 3X'S), THERMOSTAT, HOSE UNDER INTAKE, SYSTEM ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 626 owners.
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fuel/air ratio incorrect -- 1998 626:
CHANGED FUEL FILTER, SPARK PLUGS & WIRES, REAR O2 SENSOR, AND BANK 2 CLEANED ( DUE TO A CODE OF LEAN ). PUT FUEL INJECTION CLEANER IN THE GAS TANK, BUT VEHICLE STARTED TO " PUTT " A FEW HOURS AFTER. MANY CODES HAVE COME UP; CATALYTIC CONVERTER, O2 SENSORS, MISFIRE IN CYLINDER #4. REPLACED SPARK ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 626 owners.