Engine Cooling System problems of the 1997 Mazda 626

Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1997 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2005

December 2004-January 2005- 1. Car overheats constantly 2. The transmission overheated the car and caused complications with the water pump, computer 3. Replaced all items; transmission rebuilt cost to fix $3200. 00 couldn't afford to just junk the car, as I had purchased it for $5200 the summer before. So I had to fix it. Within a week of getting the car back, it blew a radiator hose.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2000

While driving water pump busted, causing the vehicle to stall out and die without warning. Dealer has been notified.




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