Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Mazda 626. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
When accelerating from a stop vehicle lurched forward. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Read details...
Vehicle is very sluggish when accelerating, e. G. From a full stop to 40 mph, esp. In 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears. Occasionally, the car will "buck" or sputter, then spontaneously catch and accelerate rapidly. On two occasions, I have narrowly avoided collisions as a result of this defect. Read details...
Vehicle will stall with no warning. Checked vehicle, and had the idle speed control replaced. Vehicle then started idling at 2000 rpms, fluctuating. Diagnostic indicated need to replace power-train control module (pcm). Vehicle was not part of recall NHTSA campaign 97v228000 due to VIN. Read details...