Repeated transmission and motor mount problems /axles too.

- Rockwall, TX, USA

Engine is stalling. It looks like the similar failure recall description of Mazda 97, www.automotive.com/1997/49/Mazda/626/recalls/12919.html) reported. And dealer(tele. No. 972 298 0333) refused to fix.

- Garland, TX, USA

Consumers vehicle began shaking, making noises and the dash light came on. Consumer had tensioner kit, gasket converter failures. The vehicle experienced several engine related problems. The dealer had to replace the thermostat, water pump, catalytic converter and sensors. The A/C also failed.

- Lawnside, NJ, USA

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle.

- Sharpsburg, NC, USA

The vehicle stalled, and then caught on fire.

- Bridgewater, CT, USA

Intermittently vehicle jerks/ sputters and jumps out of gear or gets stuck between gears. Gear is shifted to neutral first before going into drive. Service technician indicated that vehicle didn't fall within the guidelins of recall 98-V-206-001/ manufacturer's recall 76810. Vehicle has a preexisting timing belt problem.

- Oakland, CA, USA

Engine timing chain and gear malfunctioned.

- Oakland, CA, USA

The vehicle stalled after a scheduled oil change. After returning to the service center where the oil change was performed, I was told that I need to have my valve cover gaskets changed. I wanted a second opinion and scheduled a check with the dealership service center. I had no problems with stalling after the first initial incident. After the dealership mechanics looked at the vehicle the car would not move unless the engine was reved. I was informed at this point that my transmission was slipping and that I needed my valve cover gaskets and spark plugs changed. The total cost would amount to over $3200. After getting a second opinion on the state of the transmission I had the transmission replaced. I was informed by the dealership mechanic that the 1997 Mazda has transmission problems. I had the transmission replaced by the dealership service department. The new transmission is extremely loud, the car does not drive the smoothly; I can feel the gears change, and the odometer is running rampant. I went back to the dealership and was told that Mazda transimission are generally loud and that the car will rev and cause one to feel a shift in gear if the computer cannot distinguish a speed setting. I feel that after reseach and speaking with the dealerships mechanics that Mazda was aware that the madza 626 V6 1997 year was defective and should not continue to make revenue for a costly "repair" that should have been fixed by the manufacture. When my vehicle stalled it was in heavy traffic (45mph zone) and it is a blessing that I did not cause a wreck or hit anyone. Thank you T. simpson

- Oak Grove, KY, USA

Recall 98V206001 done in June 1999, problems with vehicle ever since, timing chain replaced a second time in October 2000. Currently vehicle is shaking, catalytic converter was replaced, dealer thought that was the problem, engine light still on, timing chain needed to be replaced a third time.

- Owens Mills, MD, USA

2-4 servo piston failed.

- Frankfort, IL, USA

When the gear shift is in drive, and the brake is pressed, the car shakes violently and so much that it actually creates a humming noise. The vibration is so intense that it cause ears to clog up. Took car to browns mazad dealership, because still under warranty. Was told it was the motor mounts. They had my car for a total of two weeks, waiting on a "part" which happend to be a bolt and when I pick up the car, it was in worse condition than when I brough it in. I was told that the some vibration is normal, but I am literally shaking when the car idles in the drive gear. Nasty attitude. I am still covered under warranty and I asked to have the mounts replaced, but was told it was within 'specs' therefore, live with it. This could become a potential safety hazard, because I have to put the car in neutral gear to stop the shaking.

- Washington, DC, USA

Consumer received recall letter in October concerning engine timing belt. Dealer had no parts available to remedy the problem. Recall number 98V20600. Failure occurred 3 months after the consumer called the dealer to get car repaired according to the recall.

- Louisville, TN, USA

Recall repair work on the timing belt tensioner denied due to lack of parts.

- Corona, CA, USA

Collision was cause by loss of control due to engine stalling. Consumer received a recall notice from the mfr. Concerning Mazda/timing belt # 98V-206.001. Consumer believed that was the cause of vehicle stalling and then being out of control.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Engine malfunction.

- Sandy Spri, GA, USA