10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,397 miles

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1997 Mazda 626 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Mazda 626 Owner Comments

problem #11

Dec 012018

626

  • 147,400 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle is stalling during acceleration and after. Sometimes it's stops and clear itself up and then throws itself into overdrive (O/D off lights starts flashing) all while driving it in the street(city and interstate). When you let the car sit and not run it will not flash but after driving amd not getting any speed it does it again.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #10

Oct 192015

626

  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Mazda 626. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V674000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called five star Mazda at (478) 841-9275 (located at 3068 riverside dr, macon, ga 31210) and was informed that the dealer would call the contact. The dealer did not confirm that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Thomaston, GA, USA

problem #9

Mar 152016

626

  • miles
See uploaded pdf document.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #8

Apr 112016

626

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1997 Mazda 626. The contact received a recall notification for the electrical system; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #7

Oct 222015

626

  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Mazda 626. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V674000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Oswego, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 012005

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,970 miles
Car cannot pass smog test - #10 test box does not exist. After spending $1300, it's been found repeated that 1997 car contains 1998 parts. #10 timing/ground doesn't exist on 1998 but no procedure to smog without it. All other systems passed. Smog referee believes car was manufactured this way but possible dealership altered but they, of course, deny this and state they were able to smog car when they sold to us (since it is impossible to smog the car, it obviously was passed illegally by them). Now we are out $1300 repairs, $12,000 for cost of car, $75 for registration that the state won't give us a sticker for, and no use of a car that sits on the street. Only way to smog is to spend $2500 to replace all the parts to make it all 1997. Car isn't even worth that on top of what was already spent. Someone needs to come forward to take care of this mess. It's bad enough the car constantly stalls. (and yes, the motor light is always flashing. It doesn't mean anything, just a bezerk sensor-after paying $120 4-times to have it turned off, we just put masking tape over the annoying spot).

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 152005

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have failed 2 times trying to type this letter of complaint. Well, I have a 1997 Mazda 626 LX 4 cylinder,2 liter engine sedan.,the engine light stays on all thew time now. First time I took it back to granger in garden city, ga and they sent it to fairway fordmazda in abercorn St in savannah, ga. They kept it about 6 weeks and the engine light stayed off about 2 years. Then it started coming back on in February 2005, so I took it to a certified mechanic here in pooler, ga.he cleared the sensors, lasted about 1/2 day, tool\K it back, he said it was number 2 sensor, replaced it, lasted about a day and now it stays on all the time. Number 2 sensor was what it was the first time. I;M also expercing some jerky motion in this car and it could be the transmission. So I'm hoping that you will do something about these faulty problems with these cars, like recall them and repair them at no cost to the owners. Lightstybee@aol.com.

- Pooler, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 162003

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,000 miles
After running the car for a short period (drove a few miles). Upon turning off the ignition, a fire started from behind the steering column inside of the cab. My mother (87 years old) was driving this car and barely escaped before the entire car was engulfed in flames. The car is a total loss. This car had 19000 original miles and I was the only owner. The car never had been worked on for any electrical problem and was never in any accident.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 192004

(reported on)

626

  • 65,000 miles
The vehicle experienced a problem with the headlight switch which was replaced a year ago. Now the headlights and tail lights switch are inoperable. Problem was due to broken wire connector inside of the switch.

- Stevensville, MI, USA

problem #2

Nov 032003

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
1997 Mazda 626 LX - transmission, catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and computer have all been repaired in a span of 11 months. The car does not have 80,000 miles on it!

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #1

Feb 292000

626

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states vehicle has stalled numerous times, 2 times due to spillage from a cup that's in the cup holder, dealer installed a cover to protect PCM, vehicle has also stalled 3 other times with no explanation, possibly an electical problem, however check engine light was also illuminated, stalling could also be related to engine problem.

- Tom River, NJ, USA

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