Two problems related to clutch pedal/linkage have been reported for the 2000 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mazda 626 based on all problems reported for the 2000 626.
Was backing up and was not able to shift into drive. Eventually lever was able to shift into drive after continuous pressing accelerator pedal. Took to dealership, and informed by mechanic its was possible clutch package, causing the problem.
Engine check light and battery light came on, came on five times, the first time dealer replaced broken idler pulley belt bolt, second time dealer replaced alternator, third time dealer replaced ignition switch, fourth time transmission range sensor was replaced, and fifth time clutch pedal switch was replaced, at this time engine check light is on again. Consumer states when the vehicle was driven off the lot the first day, there was a horrific screeching noise from the right front wheel, consumer assumed that it was a new car noise and it would eventually go away, consumer was inforemd that something had slipped in the wheel area, over the next two weeks consumer complained to the dealer that vehicle was making an extremly loud thumping noise, the problem was diagnosed as the freon system which was then flushed and then refilled to the correct level, which was done to take out the air bubbles in the air condition line, also the air condition was blowing hot air, the center console would not latch, numerous componets were replaced on the vehicle due to the engine light coming on and the problem still exists.