1994 Mazda 626 engine problems

Filed Oct 20, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · CA

The 1994 mazda 626lx with a v-6 2.5l motor has required 3 transmissions in the 8 years I have owned the car. The water pump went out twice and the alternator twice as well. This last time the transmission failed, I was on I-5 heading north near the los banos turnoff when it just started slipping and came to a complete stop on the freeway. I am very frustrated with the design and longevity of many parts of this vehicle.

Filed Apr 25, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 103,696 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mazda 626. The vehicle was overheating and a noise was coming from the brakes. The mechanic didn't check the overheating failure. However, stated that the vehicle had a terrible vibration. The mechanic rebuilt the front end. After the repairs were performed the vehicle would pull from the left to the right, the vehicle would not drive straight , and the brakes were completely damaged. The second repair shop stated that they couldn't repair the vehicle due to the damages. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and the failure mileage was 103696 ,and the current mileage was 104,000. *ak the consumer stated prior to the most recent repairs the following services were performed: new radiator, complete transmission service, engine tuned, and new tires. The dealer stated steering gear drifts during turns. Updated 06/26/07

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Engine · 90,504 miles · MS

The alternator or water pump belt broke due to water pump pulley alignment causing the engine to overheat and require rebuilding process. Water pump pulley is positioned too close to the engine and not aligned with the alternator and harmonic balancer. V-belt shreds over time due to misalignment and lost of charging and cooling is instant. Water pump pulley alignment should be checked and adjusted if needed, during engine assembly.

Filed May 3, 2002 · Engine · OH

Vehicle intermittently stalls.

Filed Mar 1, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · TX

When shifting vehicle it jerks really hard. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle needed engine cooling system and transmission replaced. *ak.

Filed Nov 16, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · WA · fire

Exhaust failure...fire under car, car stopped running, catalytic converters melted, entire system replaced, covered by california warranty. Transmission failure, no reverse, no neutral gears. Only have 1st and 3 rd gears. Transmission oil read okay till this happened, now it is gone and dealer says the fluid is fried. Looking at $3000. For automatic transmission replaced.

Filed Aug 24, 2001 · Engine · VA

While driving vehicle will stall and cut off, and will not restart, after engaging clutch and attempting to cross intersection while still in first gear, engine cuts off again, consumer states this has happened at least 20 to 30 times.

Filed May 31, 2001 · Engine · MA

I've had to replace both sets of oxygen sensors three separate times. The engine light comes on then the fuel mixture is thrown off causing the car to burn very rich. Each time the oxygen sensor was to blame. Estimated life of each replacement was less than 10000 miles.

Filed Apr 11, 2001 · Engine · TX

While driving at any speed without no prior warning, vehicle cut off. Consumer noted problem occurred more often upon acceleration. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Engine · TX

Engine mounts broke. Dealer has replaced mounts. *ak all motor mounts broke in two pieces, consumer paid for all repairs.