NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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1997 Mazda 626 steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Mazda 626 Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 192001

626 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

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

Power steering pump failed while driving. Luckily was local and close to home. Could've been disastrous at high speed and making a turn.

- Green Brook, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jul 172003

626

  • miles
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning power steering belt fell off, causing the vehicle to shut down.

- Sharpsburg, NC, USA

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