Seven problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1999 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The car stalled while driving at 70 mph on the interstate on August 7, 2005. No warning indicator lights appeared, and no noises were heard. Owner felt the engine died and pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The car had no electrical power. The owner tried to restart vehicle twice, but it did not restart. Then he called the insurance company, who, in turn, called a tow truck. The car was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic said the engine was burned and a new engine would cost $3000-$4000. But owner will talk with Mazda before paying for repairs.
While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer stated that sludge built up in the engine.
I have been having trouble with my car stalling and a problem with the brakes, I pulled up some recall information on this particular car and these problems that I am experiencing have been recalled. When I called the Mazda service, I was told that it didn't affect my car. Clearly it does if I'm having these problems.
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer was notified.
Vehicle is stalling out when consumer is driving. Consumer has taken vehicle into shop four times already in one month, but the dealer cannot find the cause.
Vehicle stalls at any speed at any time. Taken to dealer 3 times, cannot remedy problem.
Vehicle stalled at 60mph without warning. After consumer pulled vehicle off the road smoke was coming from underneath the hood. Dealer stated stalling was caused by an engine rod failure and was common. Please provide additional information.