Two problems related to axle shaft have been reported for the 1997 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1997 Mazda 626 lx l4 2. 0l 120,625 had to have a complete transmission rebuild cd4e cost $2,539. 00.
Transmission failed on a Mazda 626 '97 4cyl, hardly 9 years after manufacture. I had to replace the whole transmission on the vehicle.