10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,156 miles

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1997 Mazda 626 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Mazda 626 Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 302004

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,313 miles

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

Car traveling at 70mph. Car unexplainably accelerates and then moderate "pop" heard under hood. Debris noticed falling from car. Car is brought to stop on shoulder. Smoke eminating from under hood. Latch of hood is released to investigate when flames erupt. Engine is on fire. Electric cooling fan was melted and destroyed. Damage to radiator and surrounding components and wiring as well as hood, chassis, and trim paint damage.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 151998

626

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

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