Engine Problems of Mazda 626

Mazda 626 owners have reported 15 problems related to engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda 626 based on all problems reported for the 626.

1 Engine problem of the 2000 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 08/07/2006

Transmission went out without warning on my 2000 Mazda 626 and also a few month later the motor went out too, I had to buy a new transmission and motor.

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2 Engine problem of the 2001 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 11/13/2005

The contact stated while pulling the shifter into drive the spark plug blew out of the engine. The contact called the dealer for assistance, but they offered no free remedy. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

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3 Engine problem of the 1998 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 01/24/2005

The car cut off while I was driving. The repairman said the problem was due to oil slug build. I had all my oil changes done at the dealership. The brown said they will not pay for the repair, the extended warranty company will not pay for the repair of $5,000 for rebuilt or $7,000 for a new engine. My friend was told the person who had the car before did not have the oil changed regularly. I guess I am lucky I was not on the highway because the car cut off with no warning. (shouldn't the car dealship make sure everything is ok before selling the cars?.

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4 Engine problem of the 1998 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 08/01/2004

1998 Mazda 626 failure of the timing chain. This incident occurred while traveling on an extremely busy highway. The engine stopped running. It was determined that the timing chain tension mechanism failed. Recall# 00v134000. The consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The consumer requested reimbursement for the repairs and parts.

5 Engine problem of the 1997 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 06/09/2004

Repeated transmission and motor mount problems /axles too.

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6 Engine problem of the 1998 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 03/22/2003

Problems with vehicle's engine and transmission. The consumer believed recall#00v134000 was related to the problem he experienced with his vehicle. The consumer requested reimbursement for the engine and transmission repairs.

7 Engine problem of the 1998 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 08/25/2001

While the vehicle is idling engine will race at a very high rpms. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that "timing case" was causing this problem. Vehicle was not included in recall 00v134000. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

8 Engine problem of the 1999 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 05/15/2001

The contact states there are three NHTSA recalls, campaigns 00v074000 regarding the service brakes: master cylinder, 00v134000 regarding engine and engine coolant: engine, and 05e065000 regarding the fuel system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

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9 Engine problem of the 1997 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 01/09/2001

Engine timing chain and gear malfunctioned.

10 Engine problem of the 2000 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 10/25/2000

The cylinder heads have failed twice due to internal failure and a crack near the #2 cylinder spark plug hole causing the rpm's to be very high, when putting the vehicle in drive it suddenly slams into gear, when accelerating from a stop position the engine races and when the vehicle is started it shakes and trembles as if the vehicle is going to shut off. Nlm.

11 Engine problem of the 1998 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 10/10/2000

After vehicle was repaired by dealer under recall 00v134000 vehicle became inoperable. Dealer was not able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.

12 Engine problem of the 1998 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 07/13/2000

Car ran hot , woulldn't fixx, broke both camshafts in the heads.

13 Engine problem of the 1997 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

2-4 servo piston failed.

14 Engine problem of the 1997 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Engine malfunction.

15 Engine problem of the 1996 Mazda 626

Failure Date: 06/30/1998

While driving about 45mph, vehicle stopped for no reason. Was unable to shift into another gear. Had vehicle towed home. Notified dealership & service manager said transmission & not the engine. Not under warranty for repairs.

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