This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I bought the car in 2007 and from the start there were problems. The over drive light pops on and off, keeps overheating even after had full fluid flush, replaced old battery with new one and car continues to shut off, takes 10 min to start. I got it fixed in March of 2008 for the problems stated above and again in Sept 2008 for same problems but with a different company. They said its because 2 out of the 4 cylinders are really low. If that's the case why didn't the other company advise me of that same problem. Now the car won't start. I have talked with other people with the same car nd they are having the same problem. The last serious issue was the car shut off while I was driving on the interstate with my 4 year old and 1 year old. I was lucky enough that I was able to pull over to side of road and restart it and go home.
I bought a used Mazda 626 (1995) in December 2003 and it had about 85,000 miles when I purchased it. Within 6 months of purchasing the vehicle the transmission went bad (the gear teeth broke and the entire transmission had to be tossed). A new transmission was fitted in its place and this cost me about $2,500. A few weeks later I learnt that this was a problem found in many Mazda 626 models manufactured in 1995. I mainly use this vehicle to drive to school and do some grocery; hardly do I take it on the interstate or drive at high speeds. After about two years it is still giving me other problems - like engine wont crank and so on. I am disappointed buying this vehicle and will never ever buy a Mazda/Ford product.
There was a recall on Mazda 626, 1995 for a power train. The manufacturer said it does not pertain my VIN#. I have been having major problems with my engine and my motor. Please help.
Engine mounts corrode and break which causes engine to drop while driving. Breaks transmisson seals on drive axle's causing fluid loss, or breaks on axle, burns the transmission. Which may cause loss of vehicle control. Common problem..et.
Hydraulic valve lifter within the engine valve cover gaskets; 14 out of 16 lifters have gone bad. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, and has manufactured replacement parts. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated all lifters need replacing.
Transmission jumps out of gear and also hesitates when putting car in gear. The consumer had contacted the dealership and the manufacturer, and they told him there is nothing that they could do for him. Also, vehicle stopped on the interstate on 10-02-98. Car had to be towed into the dealership. The dealship said that car will be ready tomorrow.
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- Omaha, NE, USA