Mazda 626 owners have reported 32 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Electrical Equipment problems | |
| Equipment problems |
Consumer stated air conditioner failed to work, and coolantwas leaking from the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Read details...
My 2001 Mazda 626 has had two transmissions installed and now installing the third one @104000 miles first time the overdrive light flashed and would not shift into the proper gear at 53000 miles we had to fight with Mazda north America for several weeks to take care of it. Read details...
Since approximately June, 2002, the immobilizer has been turning off the engine immediately after I start the car, even though the alarm is deactivated. I usually have to wait 24 hours or so for the alarm to reset itself. Read details...
The car started to not want to crank it would crank sometimes then one day we went to the store then when we went to leave the store it finally just stopped trying to crank only making a clicking sound and while trying to crank it the steering column started smoking and almost caught on fire I Read details...