1993 MAZDA 626 Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Apr 11, 2016 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A DRIVER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PULLED OVER, AND EXITED WITHOUT INJURIES. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIR...

Apr 11, 2016 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A DRIVER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PULLED OVER, AND EXITED WITHOUT INJURIES. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIR...

Oct 1, 2009 Power Train 82,000 mi

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA 626 LX WITH A 2.0 LITER ENGINE AND AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED IT IN EARLY 1998. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS A VERY LOW MILEAGE CAR FOR THE YEAR, WITH JUST MORE THAN 80,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAD JUST OVER 40,000 WHEN I PURCHASED IT USED FROM A LOCAL TOY...

Oct 1, 2009 Power Train 82,000 mi

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA 626 LX WITH A 2.0 LITER ENGINE AND AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED IT IN EARLY 1998. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS A VERY LOW MILEAGE CAR FOR THE YEAR, WITH JUST MORE THAN 80,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAD JUST OVER 40,000 WHEN I PURCHASED IT USED FROM A LOCAL TOY...

Sep 16, 2009 Power Train

MY CAR STARTED BLINKING "HOLD" IN RED ON THE DASH ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. IT WOULD CONTINUE BLINKING, EVEN THOUGH I WASN'T USING THE 'HOLD BUTTON' ON THE SHIFTER. LAST MONTH, IT STARTED SPUTTERING AND MAKING ODD NOISES. IT NOW DOES NOT ACCELERATE VERY EASILY AT ALL. I HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN MAKING...

Sep 16, 2009 Power Train

MY CAR STARTED BLINKING "HOLD" IN RED ON THE DASH ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. IT WOULD CONTINUE BLINKING, EVEN THOUGH I WASN'T USING THE 'HOLD BUTTON' ON THE SHIFTER. LAST MONTH, IT STARTED SPUTTERING AND MAKING ODD NOISES. IT NOW DOES NOT ACCELERATE VERY EASILY AT ALL. I HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN MAKING...

May 5, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AND I HAVE A "HOLD" LIGHT BLINKING. FROM THE STATEMENTS ON INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN BY MAZDA. *TR

May 5, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AND I HAVE A "HOLD" LIGHT BLINKING. FROM THE STATEMENTS ON INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN BY MAZDA. *TR

Jun 8, 2007 Tires 247,050 mi

I HAVE A SET OF SIGMA SHADOW TIRES ON MY CAR MADE BY TBC CORPORATION. THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DAMAGED MY REAR BUMPER. I HAVE ORDERED AN NEW SET OF TIRES TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SET OF TIRES THAT ARE NOW ON MY CAR. THE PROPER SIZE FOR MY CAR WAS NOT LIS...

Jun 8, 2007 Tires 247,050 mi

I HAVE A SET OF SIGMA SHADOW TIRES ON MY CAR MADE BY TBC CORPORATION. THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DAMAGED MY REAR BUMPER. I HAVE ORDERED AN NEW SET OF TIRES TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SET OF TIRES THAT ARE NOW ON MY CAR. THE PROPER SIZE FOR MY CAR WAS NOT LIS...

Aug 31, 2006 Power Train 118,000 mi

THE PROBLEM JUST OCCURRED ALL OF A SUDDEN. FROM A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED, IT PUSHED THE CAR FORWARD TO WHICH I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. BROUGHT THE CAR TO A MECHANIC, TRIED TO FIX IT BUT STILL THE PROBLEM IS THERE. *JB

Aug 31, 2006 Power Train 118,000 mi

THE PROBLEM JUST OCCURRED ALL OF A SUDDEN. FROM A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED, IT PUSHED THE CAR FORWARD TO WHICH I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. BROUGHT THE CAR TO A MECHANIC, TRIED TO FIX IT BUT STILL THE PROBLEM IS THERE. *JB

Feb 27, 2006 Power Train

MAZDA 626 LX SLIPING GEARS, JURKING, LEAKING TRANSMISSION,TRANSMISSION FAILER HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT STILL NO GOOD. *NM

Feb 27, 2006 Power Train

MAZDA 626 LX SLIPING GEARS, JURKING, LEAKING TRANSMISSION,TRANSMISSION FAILER HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT STILL NO GOOD. *NM

Nov 17, 2005 Power Train 89,380 mi

1993 MAZDA 626-2.0 4CYL AUTO TRANS, 89000 MILES. BOUGHT CAR 9/28/05 FOR $2900.00, ON 11/15/05, ON HIGHWAY, CAR STARTS BUCKING AS THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. I KNOW THAT THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE TRANSMISSION. MAZDA, FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. USED CAR DEALERS, NO DOUBT, KNOW ABOUT...

Nov 17, 2005 Power Train 89,380 mi

1993 MAZDA 626-2.0 4CYL AUTO TRANS, 89000 MILES. BOUGHT CAR 9/28/05 FOR $2900.00, ON 11/15/05, ON HIGHWAY, CAR STARTS BUCKING AS THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. I KNOW THAT THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE TRANSMISSION. MAZDA, FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. USED CAR DEALERS, NO DOUBT, KNOW ABOUT...

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 270,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF MAZDA 626 1993 GE 2.0 HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. *AK

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 270,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF MAZDA 626 1993 GE 2.0 HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. *AK

Apr 2, 2005 Power Train

(1) NOTHING EXCEPT DRING 2) HOLD LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION ACTING FUNNY; (3) NOTHING YET. *AK

Apr 2, 2005 Power Train

(1) NOTHING EXCEPT DRING 2) HOLD LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION ACTING FUNNY; (3) NOTHING YET. *AK

Mar 26, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE HAD A MAZDA 626 MODEL 1993 FOR 1.5 YEARS NOW. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 83000 MILES AND WAS VERY WELL AKEN CARE OF BY ONE PREVOIOUS OWNER. I SERVICE THE CAR EVERY 3000 MILES REGULARLY. # WEEKS AGO THE TRANSMISSION DIED ON ME A LL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS LEFT TO COAST ON A MAIN STREET, ALMOST CAUSING A ...

Mar 26, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE HAD A MAZDA 626 MODEL 1993 FOR 1.5 YEARS NOW. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 83000 MILES AND WAS VERY WELL AKEN CARE OF BY ONE PREVOIOUS OWNER. I SERVICE THE CAR EVERY 3000 MILES REGULARLY. # WEEKS AGO THE TRANSMISSION DIED ON ME A LL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS LEFT TO COAST ON A MAIN STREET, ALMOST CAUSING A ...

Mar 17, 2005 Power Train 183,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON O/D. IT HAS PROGRESSED TO THIRD GEAR NOW. A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL IS NEEDED BUT WILL COST ABOUT $3,000.00. *AK

Mar 17, 2005 Power Train 183,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON O/D. IT HAS PROGRESSED TO THIRD GEAR NOW. A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL IS NEEDED BUT WILL COST ABOUT $3,000.00. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Power Train 120,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB

Aug 18, 2004 Power Train 120,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB

Jun 29, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 19"93 MAZDA BOUGHT IN '95. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE UNDER WARRANTY IN 19'96 AND AGAIN IN 19'97. NOW IT'S LEAKING AGAIN SINCE2003.*AK

Jun 29, 2004 Equipment 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 19"93 MAZDA BOUGHT IN '95. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE UNDER WARRANTY IN 19'96 AND AGAIN IN 19'97. NOW IT'S LEAKING AGAIN SINCE2003.*AK

Jun 29, 2004 Power Train 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 19"93 MAZDA BOUGHT IN '95. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE UNDER WARRANTY IN 19'96 AND AGAIN IN 19'97. NOW IT'S LEAKING AGAIN SINCE2003.*AK

Jun 29, 2004 Equipment 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 19"93 MAZDA BOUGHT IN '95. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE UNDER WARRANTY IN 19'96 AND AGAIN IN 19'97. NOW IT'S LEAKING AGAIN SINCE2003.*AK

Jun 9, 2004 Equipment 139,056 mi

MY MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE ALREADY AND ABOUT TO REPLACE ONE AGAIN. THE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AND JUST PURCHASES ONE ABOUT 6MONTHS AGO IT IS GOING SO FAST. THE OLD PARTS WAS REPLACED BUT THIS STRAGEDY IS OCCURING ONCE MORE. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Power Train 139,056 mi

MY MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE ALREADY AND ABOUT TO REPLACE ONE AGAIN. THE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AND JUST PURCHASES ONE ABOUT 6MONTHS AGO IT IS GOING SO FAST. THE OLD PARTS WAS REPLACED BUT THIS STRAGEDY IS OCCURING ONCE MORE. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Equipment 139,056 mi

MY MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE ALREADY AND ABOUT TO REPLACE ONE AGAIN. THE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AND JUST PURCHASES ONE ABOUT 6MONTHS AGO IT IS GOING SO FAST. THE OLD PARTS WAS REPLACED BUT THIS STRAGEDY IS OCCURING ONCE MORE. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Power Train 139,056 mi

MY MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE ALREADY AND ABOUT TO REPLACE ONE AGAIN. THE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AND JUST PURCHASES ONE ABOUT 6MONTHS AGO IT IS GOING SO FAST. THE OLD PARTS WAS REPLACED BUT THIS STRAGEDY IS OCCURING ONCE MORE. *AK

Jun 22, 2003 Power Train 100,000 mi

626 MAZDA TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ONCE AGAIN A CAR COMPANY IS COMPLETELY IGNORING MANY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE EARLY AND PREMATURE PROBLEMS WITH A PRODUCT. AND NHTSA DOES NOTHING. 30 MINUTES SPENT ON THE NET WOULD CLEARLY SHOW ANY ONE RELATED TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY THAT MAZDA HAS BEEN GIVEN A...

Jun 22, 2003 Power Train 100,000 mi

626 MAZDA TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ONCE AGAIN A CAR COMPANY IS COMPLETELY IGNORING MANY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE EARLY AND PREMATURE PROBLEMS WITH A PRODUCT. AND NHTSA DOES NOTHING. 30 MINUTES SPENT ON THE NET WOULD CLEARLY SHOW ANY ONE RELATED TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY THAT MAZDA HAS BEEN GIVEN A...

Jun 17, 2003 Power Train 130,050 mi

AFTER OWNING MY 1993 MAZDA 626 LX FOR OVER TWO YEARS I FIND OUT THAT THE CAR IS DESTINED TO BAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAUSING THE CAR TO GET WORSE. I STARTED HAVING THE NOTORIOUS FLASHING HOLD LIGHT THUS CAUSING MY TRANSMIS...

Jun 17, 2003 Power Train 130,050 mi

AFTER OWNING MY 1993 MAZDA 626 LX FOR OVER TWO YEARS I FIND OUT THAT THE CAR IS DESTINED TO BAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAUSING THE CAR TO GET WORSE. I STARTED HAVING THE NOTORIOUS FLASHING HOLD LIGHT THUS CAUSING MY TRANSMIS...

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 161,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND DIDN'T RESEARCH ON IT FIRST. BIG MISTAKE. HAD PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION NOISE, SLIPPAGE AND/OR GEAR SHIFT HESITATION, AND ENGAGING FROM PARK. MOST MECHANICS WON'T EVEN WORK ON THESE BECAUSE OF FREQUENT PROBLEMS. HAD TO TRACK ON DOWN, SAYS TRANSMISSION MUST BE REBUILT,...

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 161,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AND DIDN'T RESEARCH ON IT FIRST. BIG MISTAKE. HAD PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION NOISE, SLIPPAGE AND/OR GEAR SHIFT HESITATION, AND ENGAGING FROM PARK. MOST MECHANICS WON'T EVEN WORK ON THESE BECAUSE OF FREQUENT PROBLEMS. HAD TO TRACK ON DOWN, SAYS TRANSMISSION MUST BE REBUILT,...

Apr 17, 2003 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ARE PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, AND IF REBUILT, IT WILL LAST FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS. MR SCC *JB

Apr 17, 2003 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ARE PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, AND IF REBUILT, IT WILL LAST FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS. MR SCC *JB

Apr 4, 2003 Power Train 112,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE EVENTUAL FAILURE - REPLACED $1500.00 - CORRECTED PROBLEM TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WHILE ON HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF TWO 18-WHEELERS - I ALMOST CAUSED A FATALITY WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER ON BOARD - THANK GOD FOR MY DRIVING EXPERIENCE - IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WE WOULD NOT BE H...

Apr 4, 2003 Power Train 112,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE EVENTUAL FAILURE - REPLACED $1500.00 - CORRECTED PROBLEM TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WHILE ON HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF TWO 18-WHEELERS - I ALMOST CAUSED A FATALITY WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER ON BOARD - THANK GOD FOR MY DRIVING EXPERIENCE - IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WE WOULD NOT BE H...

Apr 1, 2003 Parking Brake 43,800 mi

THE 626, MX6 AND FORD PROBE (ALL RELATED DESIGNS) APPEAR TO HAVE A DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE REAR CALIPERS AND PARKING BRAKE TO SEIZE. THE PARKING BRAKE ARM THAT THE CABLE PULLS BACK SEIZES ??ON??. THIS MIGHT BE DUE TO POOR DESIGN WHERE THE SPRING CAN NOT PULL THE ARM BACK DUE TO THE MATERIALS USED AN...

Apr 1, 2003 Parking Brake 43,800 mi

THE 626, MX6 AND FORD PROBE (ALL RELATED DESIGNS) APPEAR TO HAVE A DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE REAR CALIPERS AND PARKING BRAKE TO SEIZE. THE PARKING BRAKE ARM THAT THE CABLE PULLS BACK SEIZES ??ON??. THIS MIGHT BE DUE TO POOR DESIGN WHERE THE SPRING CAN NOT PULL THE ARM BACK DUE TO THE MATERIALS USED AN...

Mar 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKED OIL FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKED OIL FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. *NLM

Mar 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

ON A VERY SNOWY DAY AFTER A 20 MINUTE RIDE WE EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER TOWED CAR. THE NEXT DAY THE DEALER TOLD ME THE REPAIRS WOULD COST ABOUT $2000.00 DOLLARS. THEY SAID BOTH BRAKE LINES BURST DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. SINCE THIS WAS AN EXTREME EXPENSE. WE PURCHASED A NEW CAR. I FEEL ...

Mar 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

ON A VERY SNOWY DAY AFTER A 20 MINUTE RIDE WE EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER TOWED CAR. THE NEXT DAY THE DEALER TOLD ME THE REPAIRS WOULD COST ABOUT $2000.00 DOLLARS. THEY SAID BOTH BRAKE LINES BURST DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. SINCE THIS WAS AN EXTREME EXPENSE. WE PURCHASED A NEW CAR. I FEEL ...

Mar 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAS A 1993 MAZDA 626, AND THE ENGINE BLEW FOR NO KNOWN REASON, AND I WONDERED IF YOU HAD HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL MAZDA ENGINE---THANKS.*JB

Mar 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAS A 1993 MAZDA 626, AND THE ENGINE BLEW FOR NO KNOWN REASON, AND I WONDERED IF YOU HAD HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL MAZDA ENGINE---THANKS.*JB

Jan 9, 2003 Air Bags 30,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND WARNING CHIME BEEPS INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TO HAVE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG REMOVED. *TT *NLM

Jan 9, 2003 Air Bags 30,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND WARNING CHIME BEEPS INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TO HAVE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG REMOVED. *TT *NLM

Dec 30, 2002 Power Train 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA 626 ES (6 CYLINDER) AUTOMOBILE WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN 1999. IN MARCH 2002, IT BEGAN TO FAIL AGAIN, WAS REBUILT AGAIN, FAILED LESS THAN ONE MONTH LATER, REBUILT AGAIN, FAILED AGAIN AND HAS BEEN SITTING IN A SHOP FOR 4 ...

Dec 30, 2002 Power Train 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA 626 ES (6 CYLINDER) AUTOMOBILE WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN 1999. IN MARCH 2002, IT BEGAN TO FAIL AGAIN, WAS REBUILT AGAIN, FAILED LESS THAN ONE MONTH LATER, REBUILT AGAIN, FAILED AGAIN AND HAS BEEN SITTING IN A SHOP FOR 4 ...

Dec 12, 2002 Power Train 112,500 mi

QUICK VERSION: TRANSMISSION DIED IN CAR TWICE. FIRST TIME IT DIED AROUND 112500 MILES. SECOND TIME IT DIED 11500 MILES LATER. STILL RUNNING ON SECOND REPAIR JOB AS OF 12/12/2002. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGH (WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS "STANDARD" BEHAVIOR) FOR THE ENTIRE TIME I OWNED THE CA...

Dec 12, 2002 Power Train 112,500 mi

QUICK VERSION: TRANSMISSION DIED IN CAR TWICE. FIRST TIME IT DIED AROUND 112500 MILES. SECOND TIME IT DIED 11500 MILES LATER. STILL RUNNING ON SECOND REPAIR JOB AS OF 12/12/2002. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGH (WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS "STANDARD" BEHAVIOR) FOR THE ENTIRE TIME I OWNED THE CA...

Oct 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other 56,000 mi

1993 MAZDA 626. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768119

Oct 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other 56,000 mi

1993 MAZDA 626. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768119

Aug 29, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 626 IS FAILING AND ALL REPAIR GARAGES QUOTE ME AT AROUND 2500 DOLLARS TO REPLACE. THEY SAY THAT THEY WON'T REPLACE IT. SHOULDN'T MAZDA BE REPLACING THESE SINCE THEY SEEM TO FAIL IN SO MANY CASES?*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 626 IS FAILING AND ALL REPAIR GARAGES QUOTE ME AT AROUND 2500 DOLLARS TO REPLACE. THEY SAY THAT THEY WON'T REPLACE IT. SHOULDN'T MAZDA BE REPLACING THESE SINCE THEY SEEM TO FAIL IN SO MANY CASES?*AK

Aug 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 14, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 14, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 18, 2002 Suspension

PRIOR TO THE NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM, THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT COIL BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRES. CONSUMER'S NOTICE CAME ONE YEAR AFTER INCIDENT. *JG

Jun 18, 2002 Suspension

PRIOR TO THE NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM, THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT COIL BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRES. CONSUMER'S NOTICE CAME ONE YEAR AFTER INCIDENT. *JG

Jun 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE USING SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WILL CONTINUALLY FLASH WHILE DRIVING. CAUSES IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH REGARDLESS OF THE SEAT BELTS BEING USED OR NOT. CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ADEQUATE INFORMATION FROM DEALERS ...

Jun 6, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE USING SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WILL CONTINUALLY FLASH WHILE DRIVING. CAUSES IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH REGARDLESS OF THE SEAT BELTS BEING USED OR NOT. CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ADEQUATE INFORMATION FROM DEALERS ...

Jun 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE USING SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WILL CONTINUALLY FLASH WHILE DRIVING. CAUSES IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH REGARDLESS OF THE SEAT BELTS BEING USED OR NOT. CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ADEQUATE INFORMATION FROM DEALERS ...

Jun 6, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE USING SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WILL CONTINUALLY FLASH WHILE DRIVING. CAUSES IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH REGARDLESS OF THE SEAT BELTS BEING USED OR NOT. CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ADEQUATE INFORMATION FROM DEALERS ...

Jun 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT AT 30MPH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT AT 30MPH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

May 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED CHEMICAL BURNS TO DRIVER FACE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED CHEMICAL BURNS TO DRIVER FACE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Power Train

'HOLD' LIGHT FLASHING. CAR WONT MOVE IN DRIVE/SECOND/FIRST OR REVERSE UNTIL RPM INCREASED TO APPROX 4000, THAT TOO VERY SLOWLY. ENGINE SPEED REMAINS ABNORMALY UNPROPORTIONATE TO VEHICLE SPEED AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING OR WHEN ACCELERATING EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Power Train

'HOLD' LIGHT FLASHING. CAR WONT MOVE IN DRIVE/SECOND/FIRST OR REVERSE UNTIL RPM INCREASED TO APPROX 4000, THAT TOO VERY SLOWLY. ENGINE SPEED REMAINS ABNORMALY UNPROPORTIONATE TO VEHICLE SPEED AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING OR WHEN ACCELERATING EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.*AK

Dec 29, 2001 Steering

I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W...

Dec 29, 2001 Power Train

I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W...

Dec 29, 2001 Visibility

I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W...

Dec 29, 2001 Air Bags

I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W...

Dec 29, 2001 Steering

I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W...

Dec 29, 2001 Power Train

I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W...

Dec 29, 2001 Visibility

I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W...

Dec 29, 2001 Air Bags

I RECENTLY VISITED A COMPLAINT.COM SITE AND SAW MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 93 MAZDA 626'S. I COUNTED 14 IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHERS ONLY EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I AM HOPING THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW-SUIT AGAINST MAZDA FOR THESE ISSUES - AND W...

Nov 25, 2001 Steering

CAR GOES DEAD AT LIGHTS AND AROUND CURVES AND DURING PULLOFFS FROM ANY POSITION FROM A START TO STO, STEERING ASSEMLY VERY LOOSE HAVE TO SWERVE SOMETIMES. *AK

Nov 25, 2001 Steering

CAR GOES DEAD AT LIGHTS AND AROUND CURVES AND DURING PULLOFFS FROM ANY POSITION FROM A START TO STO, STEERING ASSEMLY VERY LOOSE HAVE TO SWERVE SOMETIMES. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Electrical System

DURING A SHORT DRIVE ON A 2 LANE ROAD, IN THE EVENING, DURING A SNOWSTORM, THE AFOREMENTIONED VEHICLE, HAD A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR IMPENDING INDICATION. THERE WAS TOTAL & SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT (EVER) RESTART & NEEDED TO BE TOWED AWAY. THE MECHAN...

Nov 20, 2001 Electrical System

DURING A SHORT DRIVE ON A 2 LANE ROAD, IN THE EVENING, DURING A SNOWSTORM, THE AFOREMENTIONED VEHICLE, HAD A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR IMPENDING INDICATION. THERE WAS TOTAL & SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT (EVER) RESTART & NEEDED TO BE TOWED AWAY. THE MECHAN...

Oct 3, 2001 Tires

A NEW TIRE LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OLD HAD TREAD SEPARATIION.(NO TIRE INFO GIVEN) *YH

Oct 3, 2001 Tires

A NEW TIRE LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OLD HAD TREAD SEPARATIION.(NO TIRE INFO GIVEN) *YH

Oct 3, 2001 Tires

A NEW TIRE LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OLD HAD TREAD SEPARATIION.(NO TIRE INFO GIVEN) *YH

Oct 3, 2001 Tires

A NEW TIRE LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OLD HAD TREAD SEPARATIION.(NO TIRE INFO GIVEN) *YH

Aug 20, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND VEHICLE WASN'T RUNNING PROPERLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK

Aug 20, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND VEHICLE WASN'T RUNNING PROPERLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK

Aug 18, 2001 Power Train

I'VE READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FILED FOR THE MAZDA 626. I HAD NO IDEA HOW BAD IT WAS. IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THESE TRANSMISSIONS.THE TRANI SHOP THAT CURRENTLY HAS MY CAR ALSO HAS 4 OTHER MAZDA 626'S ON THE LOT FOR TRANI REPLACEMENTS. THAT IS RIDICULOUS.*AK

Aug 18, 2001 Power Train

I'VE READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FILED FOR THE MAZDA 626. I HAD NO IDEA HOW BAD IT WAS. IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THESE TRANSMISSIONS.THE TRANI SHOP THAT CURRENTLY HAS MY CAR ALSO HAS 4 OTHER MAZDA 626'S ON THE LOT FOR TRANI REPLACEMENTS. THAT IS RIDICULOUS.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, HAS TO KEEP MESSING WITH SWITCH FOR HEADLIGHTS TO EVENTUALLY COME BACK ON.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, HAS TO KEEP MESSING WITH SWITCH FOR HEADLIGHTS TO EVENTUALLY COME BACK ON.*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Power Train

HOLD LIGHT ON GEAR BLINKS ON AND OFF AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED UP. VEHICLE DOESN'T SHIFT IN 2ND GEAR. CONSUMER IS TAKING VEHICLE BACK WHERE THE REBUILD TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN. THEY WILL LOOK AT PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Power Train

HOLD LIGHT ON GEAR BLINKS ON AND OFF AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED UP. VEHICLE DOESN'T SHIFT IN 2ND GEAR. CONSUMER IS TAKING VEHICLE BACK WHERE THE REBUILD TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN. THEY WILL LOOK AT PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Electrical System

4 DISTRIBUTORS WITH IN 75,000 MILES. CIGERETTE LIGHTER FAILED AT ABOUT 60-65,000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT (BEHIND GAS GAUGE) FAILED AT ABOUT 60,000MILES. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR DOESNT OPEN ALL THE TIME.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Electrical System

4 DISTRIBUTORS WITH IN 75,000 MILES. CIGERETTE LIGHTER FAILED AT ABOUT 60-65,000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT (BEHIND GAS GAUGE) FAILED AT ABOUT 60,000MILES. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR DOESNT OPEN ALL THE TIME.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Structure

4 DISTRIBUTORS WITH IN 75,000 MILES. CIGERETTE LIGHTER FAILED AT ABOUT 60-65,000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT (BEHIND GAS GAUGE) FAILED AT ABOUT 60,000MILES. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR DOESNT OPEN ALL THE TIME.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Equipment

4 DISTRIBUTORS WITH IN 75,000 MILES. CIGERETTE LIGHTER FAILED AT ABOUT 60-65,000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT (BEHIND GAS GAUGE) FAILED AT ABOUT 60,000MILES. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR DOESNT OPEN ALL THE TIME.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Electrical System

4 DISTRIBUTORS WITH IN 75,000 MILES. CIGERETTE LIGHTER FAILED AT ABOUT 60-65,000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT (BEHIND GAS GAUGE) FAILED AT ABOUT 60,000MILES. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR DOESNT OPEN ALL THE TIME.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Electrical System

4 DISTRIBUTORS WITH IN 75,000 MILES. CIGERETTE LIGHTER FAILED AT ABOUT 60-65,000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT (BEHIND GAS GAUGE) FAILED AT ABOUT 60,000MILES. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR DOESNT OPEN ALL THE TIME.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Structure

4 DISTRIBUTORS WITH IN 75,000 MILES. CIGERETTE LIGHTER FAILED AT ABOUT 60-65,000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT (BEHIND GAS GAUGE) FAILED AT ABOUT 60,000MILES. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR DOESNT OPEN ALL THE TIME.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Equipment

4 DISTRIBUTORS WITH IN 75,000 MILES. CIGERETTE LIGHTER FAILED AT ABOUT 60-65,000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT (BEHIND GAS GAUGE) FAILED AT ABOUT 60,000MILES. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR DOESNT OPEN ALL THE TIME.*AK

Jun 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 26, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STARTING FLASHING FIVE TIMES. THEN, IT WILL GO OFF AND FLASH FIVE TIMES AGAIN.*AK

Apr 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

ANOTHER DRIVER HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT 75 MPH ON FRONT BUMPER WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION AT ABOUT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DUAL FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 26, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STARTING FLASHING FIVE TIMES. THEN, IT WILL GO OFF AND FLASH FIVE TIMES AGAIN.*AK

Apr 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

ANOTHER DRIVER HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT 75 MPH ON FRONT BUMPER WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION AT ABOUT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DUAL FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Power Train

I WAS SENT TO THIS PAGE FROM A MAZDA OWNERS DISCUSSION GROUP...IT HAS BEEN KNOWN THAT THESE CARS, BUILT WITH A FORD TYPE TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN NOTORIOUS FOR FAILURE AT AROUND80,000 OR EVEN MUCH EARLIER IN SOME CASES...IT WAS MENTINTED THAT IT WAS UP TO THE COMSUMERS VOICE THEIR PROBLEM OUT, IN HOPE...

Mar 31, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 31, 2001 Power Train

I WAS SENT TO THIS PAGE FROM A MAZDA OWNERS DISCUSSION GROUP...IT HAS BEEN KNOWN THAT THESE CARS, BUILT WITH A FORD TYPE TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN NOTORIOUS FOR FAILURE AT AROUND80,000 OR EVEN MUCH EARLIER IN SOME CASES...IT WAS MENTINTED THAT IT WAS UP TO THE COMSUMERS VOICE THEIR PROBLEM OUT, IN HOPE...

Mar 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED DUE TO CALIPERS LOCKING UP. SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. ALSO, . AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON & OFF.*AK THE REAR CALIPERS LOCK UP CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO BURN. AIR BAG MODULE FAILED AT 100000 MILES. *YH

Mar 29, 2001 Air Bags

REAR BRAKES FAILED DUE TO CALIPERS LOCKING UP. SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. ALSO, . AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON & OFF.*AK THE REAR CALIPERS LOCK UP CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO BURN. AIR BAG MODULE FAILED AT 100000 MILES. *YH

Mar 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED DUE TO CALIPERS LOCKING UP. SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. ALSO, . AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON & OFF.*AK THE REAR CALIPERS LOCK UP CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO BURN. AIR BAG MODULE FAILED AT 100000 MILES. *YH

Mar 29, 2001 Air Bags

REAR BRAKES FAILED DUE TO CALIPERS LOCKING UP. SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. ALSO, . AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON & OFF.*AK THE REAR CALIPERS LOCK UP CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO BURN. AIR BAG MODULE FAILED AT 100000 MILES. *YH

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL & BOTH FRONT WHEEL AXLES WERE BROKEN. PRYING WHEEL AXLES APART MECHANIC FOUND THAT CAMSHAFT SEVERLY DAMAGED. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN CURRENT CONDITION. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL & BOTH FRONT WHEEL AXLES WERE BROKEN. PRYING WHEEL AXLES APART MECHANIC FOUND THAT CAMSHAFT SEVERLY DAMAGED. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN CURRENT CONDITION. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL & BOTH FRONT WHEEL AXLES WERE BROKEN. PRYING WHEEL AXLES APART MECHANIC FOUND THAT CAMSHAFT SEVERLY DAMAGED. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN CURRENT CONDITION. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL & BOTH FRONT WHEEL AXLES WERE BROKEN. PRYING WHEEL AXLES APART MECHANIC FOUND THAT CAMSHAFT SEVERLY DAMAGED. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN CURRENT CONDITION. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Suspension

WHILE IN DRIVEWAY, COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN ON THE TIRE. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Suspension

WHILE IN DRIVEWAY, COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN ON THE TIRE. *SLC

Jan 3, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF ABOUT $3000. I HAD COMPLAINED TO DEALER ABOUT CONCERNS ABOUT TRANSMISSION WHILE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. MAZDA HAS TSB FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHILE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. MAZDA REFUSES TO ASSIST WITH COST O...

Jan 3, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF ABOUT $3000. I HAD COMPLAINED TO DEALER ABOUT CONCERNS ABOUT TRANSMISSION WHILE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. MAZDA HAS TSB FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHILE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. MAZDA REFUSES TO ASSIST WITH COST O...

Nov 6, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE A SHOT. NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PULLED TO SIDE & STOPPED. CHECKED TIRES. NOTICED TREAD HAD PEELED OFF LEFT REAR TIRE. PUT SPARE TIRE ON. TIRE WAS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE ORIGINAL ON A 1993, MAZDA, 626. BRIDGESTONE, ROAD H...

Nov 6, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 45MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE A SHOT. NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PULLED TO SIDE & STOPPED. CHECKED TIRES. NOTICED TREAD HAD PEELED OFF LEFT REAR TIRE. PUT SPARE TIRE ON. TIRE WAS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE ORIGINAL ON A 1993, MAZDA, 626. BRIDGESTONE, ROAD H...

May 24, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT ON DOORS ONLY IS DISAPPEARING. DEALER CONSULTED, REFERRED TO PAINT SPECIALIST, DENIED ANY PROBLEM. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ANOTHER 626 WITH SAME PROBLEM, OWNER WAS ALSO DENIED ASSISTANCE. PAINT DEFECT IS OBVIOUS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I WAS REFERRED TO THIS SITE BY MAZDA CO. AND WOULD APPR...

May 24, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT ON DOORS ONLY IS DISAPPEARING. DEALER CONSULTED, REFERRED TO PAINT SPECIALIST, DENIED ANY PROBLEM. I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ANOTHER 626 WITH SAME PROBLEM, OWNER WAS ALSO DENIED ASSISTANCE. PAINT DEFECT IS OBVIOUS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I WAS REFERRED TO THIS SITE BY MAZDA CO. AND WOULD APPR...

Apr 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED ONTO SIDE CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER. MJS

Sep 2, 1999 Steering

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED ONTO SIDE CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER. MJS

Sep 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED ONTO SIDE CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER. MJS

Sep 2, 1999 Steering

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED ONTO SIDE CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER. MJS

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER CONTINUALLY FAILING. MJS

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER CONTINUALLY FAILING. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS CONTINUALLY MALFUNCTION/STICK CAUSING EXCESSIVE PREMATURE FAILURE. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR REPLACED. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS CONTINUALLY MALFUNCTION/STICK CAUSING EXCESSIVE PREMATURE FAILURE. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SWAY BAR REPLACED. MJS

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Jul 29, 1999 Parking Brake

I HAVE LEARNED THAT REAR PARKING BRAKE LOCKUP FAILURE ON 1993-94 MAZDA 626 IS COMMON BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FAULT. SEE WWW.ERGONITE.DEMON.CO.UK/PROBEMX/PROBEFAQ.HTM

Jul 29, 1999 Steering

THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OF AT ABOUT 65000 MILES THE LOCAL DEALER SAID HE COULD FIND NO PROBLEM ALTHOUGH TH INTERMITTENT FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE BAD BY ANOTHER DEALER 0N 6/24/99 AT 90468 MILES ON THE ODOMETER.

Jul 29, 1999 Parking Brake

I HAVE LEARNED THAT REAR PARKING BRAKE LOCKUP FAILURE ON 1993-94 MAZDA 626 IS COMMON BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FAULT. SEE WWW.ERGONITE.DEMON.CO.UK/PROBEMX/PROBEFAQ.HTM

Jul 29, 1999 Steering

THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OF AT ABOUT 65000 MILES THE LOCAL DEALER SAID HE COULD FIND NO PROBLEM ALTHOUGH TH INTERMITTENT FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE BAD BY ANOTHER DEALER 0N 6/24/99 AT 90468 MILES ON THE ODOMETER.

Jun 16, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMMARY INCLUDED. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMMARY INCLUDED. *AK

Apr 28, 1999 Seat Belts

AIRBAG CANNOT BE DEPLOYED BECAUSE OF FAULTY SWITCH.

Apr 28, 1999 Seat Belts

AIRBAG CANNOT BE DEPLOYED BECAUSE OF FAULTY SWITCH.

Mar 19, 1999 Power Train

I DON'T KNOW WHO TO CHECK WITH, WHETHER THESE ITEMS ARE RECALLED OR A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HOPE YOU FIND THE INFORMATION USEFUL. I HAVE REPAIRED AND PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND PAINT. PEOPLE IN THE CAR BUSINESS AROUND TOWN HAVE TOLD ME THE COMPANY NEEDS ...

Mar 19, 1999 Air Bags

I DON'T KNOW WHO TO CHECK WITH, WHETHER THESE ITEMS ARE RECALLED OR A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HOPE YOU FIND THE INFORMATION USEFUL. I HAVE REPAIRED AND PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND PAINT. PEOPLE IN THE CAR BUSINESS AROUND TOWN HAVE TOLD ME THE COMPANY NEEDS ...

Mar 19, 1999 Structure

I DON'T KNOW WHO TO CHECK WITH, WHETHER THESE ITEMS ARE RECALLED OR A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HOPE YOU FIND THE INFORMATION USEFUL. I HAVE REPAIRED AND PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND PAINT. PEOPLE IN THE CAR BUSINESS AROUND TOWN HAVE TOLD ME THE COMPANY NEEDS ...

Mar 19, 1999 Power Train

I DON'T KNOW WHO TO CHECK WITH, WHETHER THESE ITEMS ARE RECALLED OR A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HOPE YOU FIND THE INFORMATION USEFUL. I HAVE REPAIRED AND PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND PAINT. PEOPLE IN THE CAR BUSINESS AROUND TOWN HAVE TOLD ME THE COMPANY NEEDS ...

Mar 19, 1999 Air Bags

I DON'T KNOW WHO TO CHECK WITH, WHETHER THESE ITEMS ARE RECALLED OR A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HOPE YOU FIND THE INFORMATION USEFUL. I HAVE REPAIRED AND PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND PAINT. PEOPLE IN THE CAR BUSINESS AROUND TOWN HAVE TOLD ME THE COMPANY NEEDS ...

Mar 19, 1999 Structure

I DON'T KNOW WHO TO CHECK WITH, WHETHER THESE ITEMS ARE RECALLED OR A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HOPE YOU FIND THE INFORMATION USEFUL. I HAVE REPAIRED AND PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND PAINT. PEOPLE IN THE CAR BUSINESS AROUND TOWN HAVE TOLD ME THE COMPANY NEEDS ...

Mar 14, 1999 Power Train

AFTER THE CLUTCH SLAVE AND MASTER CYLINDERS FAILED THE VEHICAL WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEARS.

Mar 14, 1999 Power Train

AFTER THE CLUTCH SLAVE AND MASTER CYLINDERS FAILED THE VEHICAL WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEARS.

Mar 10, 1999 Air Bags

CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY HAVING AN ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLED FOR THE DRIVERS AIRBAG, DEALER REFUSED IN SPITE OF THE NHTSA RULING.

Mar 10, 1999 Air Bags

CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY HAVING AN ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLED FOR THE DRIVERS AIRBAG, DEALER REFUSED IN SPITE OF THE NHTSA RULING.

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STANDING START. DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR IS $2,400. COMPANY REFUSES TO PAY UNDER TERMS OF EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE IT IS SIX MONTHS OUT OF DATE. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STANDING START. DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR IS $2,400. COMPANY REFUSES TO PAY UNDER TERMS OF EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE IT IS SIX MONTHS OUT OF DATE. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35MPH WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. BEFORE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, HAD EASED TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAD LEFT BRAKE PADS ON ROAD. THERE WAS NO WARNING. LEFT VEHICLE & IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 35MPH WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. BEFORE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, HAD EASED TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAD LEFT BRAKE PADS ON ROAD. THERE WAS NO WARNING. LEFT VEHICLE & IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Air Bags

THE WARNING LIGHT FOR AIR BAG KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FRIED. NO OTHER WARNING WAS GIVEN EXCEPT THE BLINKING OF THE LIGHT. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Air Bags

THE WARNING LIGHT FOR AIR BAG KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FRIED. NO OTHER WARNING WAS GIVEN EXCEPT THE BLINKING OF THE LIGHT. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, AS WELL AS TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. WHILE DRIVING, HEADLIGHTS KEPT GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *ML

Nov 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, AS WELL AS TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. WHILE DRIVING, HEADLIGHTS KEPT GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *ML

Nov 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, AS WELL AS TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. WHILE DRIVING, HEADLIGHTS KEPT GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *ML

Nov 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, AS WELL AS TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. WHILE DRIVING, HEADLIGHTS KEPT GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *ML

Nov 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALTERNATOR BELT PREMATURELY BROKE AND SLIPPED ONTO THE TIMING BELT, CAUSING IT TO BREAK WHICH RESULTED IN THE BENDING OF THE VALVES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Electrical System

A MALFUNCTION OCCURS WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FLICKER AND THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED, BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Electrical System

A MALFUNCTION OCCURS WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FLICKER AND THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED, BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALTERNATOR BELT PREMATURELY BROKE AND SLIPPED ONTO THE TIMING BELT, CAUSING IT TO BREAK WHICH RESULTED IN THE BENDING OF THE VALVES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Electrical System

A MALFUNCTION OCCURS WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FLICKER AND THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED, BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Electrical System

A MALFUNCTION OCCURS WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FLICKER AND THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED, BUT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE GRINDING NOISE OF FRONT BRAKES. REPLACED TWICE. BOTH TIMES ROTORS WERE REPORTED WARPED. ROTORS AND CALIPERS REPLACED FIRST TIME. SAME PROBLEM RECURRED 1 YEAR LATER. TRANSMISSION FAILURE STARTED WITH SUBTLE RUBBING SOUND ON DRIVER FRONT. ESCALATED TO POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVE/REVERS...

Nov 16, 1998 Power Train

EXCESSIVE GRINDING NOISE OF FRONT BRAKES. REPLACED TWICE. BOTH TIMES ROTORS WERE REPORTED WARPED. ROTORS AND CALIPERS REPLACED FIRST TIME. SAME PROBLEM RECURRED 1 YEAR LATER. TRANSMISSION FAILURE STARTED WITH SUBTLE RUBBING SOUND ON DRIVER FRONT. ESCALATED TO POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVE/REVERS...

Nov 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE GRINDING NOISE OF FRONT BRAKES. REPLACED TWICE. BOTH TIMES ROTORS WERE REPORTED WARPED. ROTORS AND CALIPERS REPLACED FIRST TIME. SAME PROBLEM RECURRED 1 YEAR LATER. TRANSMISSION FAILURE STARTED WITH SUBTLE RUBBING SOUND ON DRIVER FRONT. ESCALATED TO POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVE/REVERS...

Nov 16, 1998 Power Train

EXCESSIVE GRINDING NOISE OF FRONT BRAKES. REPLACED TWICE. BOTH TIMES ROTORS WERE REPORTED WARPED. ROTORS AND CALIPERS REPLACED FIRST TIME. SAME PROBLEM RECURRED 1 YEAR LATER. TRANSMISSION FAILURE STARTED WITH SUBTLE RUBBING SOUND ON DRIVER FRONT. ESCALATED TO POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVE/REVERS...

Sep 15, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT CAME UNBOLTED FROM THE FLOORBOARD WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS BUCKLING THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP ON 9/15/98, AND ANCHORED BACK TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT CAME UNBOLTED FROM THE FLOORBOARD WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS BUCKLING THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP ON 9/15/98, AND ANCHORED BACK TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Aug 26, 1998 Unknown Or Other

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 26, 1998 Unknown Or Other

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 5, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND ABOUT TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE STALLS WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILTER. DEALERR CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN.

Aug 5, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND ABOUT TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE STALLS WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILTER. DEALERR CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN.

Jul 14, 1998 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 14, 1998 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Suspension

LEFT FRONT MACPHERSON STRUT DETACHED AT THE TOWER CAUSING THE CAR TO BE UNDRIVEABLE.

Jul 8, 1998 Suspension

LEFT FRONT MACPHERSON STRUT DETACHED AT THE TOWER CAUSING THE CAR TO BE UNDRIVEABLE.

May 21, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED TWICE.

May 21, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED TWICE.

Mar 6, 1998 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE.

Mar 6, 1998 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE.

Feb 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER FROZE (SEIZED), CAUSING A LOUD THUNK, THEN GRINDSWHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ALSO A STRONG ODOR WAS NOTICED, LIKE A PART WAS SEVERLY OVERHEATING.

Feb 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE LOCKED, CAUSING A LOUD NOISE, THEN GRINDING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THERE WAS ALSO A STRONG ODOR OF SOMETHING OVERHEATING.

Feb 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER FROZE (SEIZED), CAUSING A LOUD THUNK, THEN GRINDSWHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ALSO A STRONG ODOR WAS NOTICED, LIKE A PART WAS SEVERLY OVERHEATING.

Feb 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE LOCKED, CAUSING A LOUD NOISE, THEN GRINDING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THERE WAS ALSO A STRONG ODOR OF SOMETHING OVERHEATING.

Feb 11, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Feb 11, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 11, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE USED TURN SIGNAL. TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. IN THE BEGINNING, AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. BUT NOW CONTINUOUS. TOOK TO DEALER INFORMED IT WAS ELECTRICAL, BUT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR DUE TO BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 11, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE USED TURN SIGNAL. TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. IN THE BEGINNING, AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. BUT NOW CONTINUOUS. TOOK TO DEALER INFORMED IT WAS ELECTRICAL, BUT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR DUE TO BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Nov 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Electric

DRIVING AT APRROX 20-30MPH ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT TURN SIGANL FAILED ,THIS ALSO CONNECTS TO HEADLIGHT/TAIL LIGHTS. ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS. ALL COMPONENTS TURNED OFF AT ONCE. IN ORDER TO RECOVER FROM THIS DEFECT, HAD TO REPOSITION STEERING WHEEL.THIS PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING AND IS AN INTERMITTENT PROB...

Nov 14, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DRIVING AT APRROX 20-30MPH ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT TURN SIGANL FAILED ,THIS ALSO CONNECTS TO HEADLIGHT/TAIL LIGHTS. ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS. ALL COMPONENTS TURNED OFF AT ONCE. IN ORDER TO RECOVER FROM THIS DEFECT, HAD TO REPOSITION STEERING WHEEL.THIS PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING AND IS AN INTERMITTENT PROB...

Nov 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Electric

DRIVING AT APRROX 20-30MPH ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT TURN SIGANL FAILED ,THIS ALSO CONNECTS TO HEADLIGHT/TAIL LIGHTS. ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS. ALL COMPONENTS TURNED OFF AT ONCE. IN ORDER TO RECOVER FROM THIS DEFECT, HAD TO REPOSITION STEERING WHEEL.THIS PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING AND IS AN INTERMITTENT PROB...

Nov 14, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DRIVING AT APRROX 20-30MPH ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT TURN SIGANL FAILED ,THIS ALSO CONNECTS TO HEADLIGHT/TAIL LIGHTS. ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS. ALL COMPONENTS TURNED OFF AT ONCE. IN ORDER TO RECOVER FROM THIS DEFECT, HAD TO REPOSITION STEERING WHEEL.THIS PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING AND IS AN INTERMITTENT PROB...

Oct 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPS.

Oct 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPS.

Aug 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED LEFT REAR CALIPER. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED LEFT REAR CALIPER. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED LEFT REAR CALIPER. *AK

Aug 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED LEFT REAR CALIPER. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT HER SEAT BELTS GET JAMMED AND TRAPPED UNDER THE SEAT. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT HER SEAT BELT HAS BEEN FIXED BUT THE PROBLEM CONTUES. THIS OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDES. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT HER SEAT BELTS GET JAMMED AND TRAPPED UNDER THE SEAT. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT HER SEAT BELT HAS BEEN FIXED BUT THE PROBLEM CONTUES. THIS OCCURS ON THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDES. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR CALIPERS DO NOT DISENGAGE WHEN RELEASING THE EMGERENCY BRAKE, THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE HARD TO DRIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR CALIPERS DO NOT DISENGAGE WHEN RELEASING THE EMGERENCY BRAKE, THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE HARD TO DRIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE LIFTERS FAILED.

Jan 14, 1997 Suspension

WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS PUMP FAILED CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE UPON VEHICLE START UP.

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, ABS PUMP NEEDED REPLACING.

Jan 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE LIFTERS FAILED.

Jan 14, 1997 Suspension

WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS PUMP FAILED CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE UPON VEHICLE START UP.

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, ABS PUMP NEEDED REPLACING.

Jan 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

DISC HANDBRAKE FAILED TO RELEASE, DESTROYING PADS/CALIPERS; VEHICLE SPUN AS RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED, VEHICLE FIRE ERUPTED. *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

DISC HANDBRAKE FAILED TO RELEASE, DESTROYING PADS/CALIPERS; VEHICLE SPUN AS RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED, VEHICLE FIRE ERUPTED. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD POPING SOUND FROM THE FRONT END, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Nov 20, 1996 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD POPING SOUND FROM THE FRONT END, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Nov 13, 1996 Power Train