Vehicle is leaking oil, and consumer has to add oil every few days. Please provide further information.
1996 Mazda 626 engine complaints
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Radiator was leaking on vehicle, and vehicle would start to overheat. Please provide further information.
Problems started in september 1999 with the mass air flow sensor coming unplugged. Had repair done, came loose again in october 1999. Dealer didn't run any diagnostics, just said the m.a.f.s. Was the problem. O/d light would blink while driving on highways. Car wouldn't shift into 2nd gear w/o a struggle. When overdrive went off, car wants to stay in 3rd gear. Became jumpy and sluggish. Car won't shift into any gear. Just stays in neutral. Engine makes loud pinging noises when started and while idling. When coming off a complete stop, car struggles to get into 1st gear; when it finally goes, car jumps hard before driving. If there is any information about a lawsuit against mazda, I would like to be informed. I think all of the 626 drivers should nail mazda for all they've got!! Why should we spend our $ to fix the problems they caused? Please email me at [email protected] if there is any information on a lawsuit. Angela & richard o'guinn.
I had many problems with this 626, mazda from the day I drove it off the lot and I tried to get the company to take it back and they would give me lots of excuses and were not helpful. In the end I was told the air flow sensor was gone & I paid 300.00 for repairs. 2 days later the car started having the same problem and had it towed in and the transmission was gone, catalytic converter needed replacing again and another part. I asked for a refund on the mass air flow sensor telling them that the o/d light had been coming on and I think that was the problem, but would not refund me for the cost. They then wanted 6000.00 for it all and I told them, I have replaced so many parts on this car and tried to get you to take it back and they refused. I also asked if they would give me a credit towards another vehicle, since I was sold a lemon. They refused. I had to turn the car back in to the loan company. I could not afford to pay 6000.00 for repairs and pay 350.00 monthly . I was ahead on my payments too. Turned it in to the loan company and now my credit has been affected. Because of all the costly repairs that I had to do and make payments along with it all. I want some help and restiution in this situation.
As a result of a crash while traveling at 60 MPH air bags did not deploy. *ak consumer also states transmission went out and had to be rebuilt, the engine light stays on , cv joints are also faulty, also vehicle was in an accident consumer hit a deer.
Coolling system breakdown ruined engine. Car covered by warranty, but mazda refuses to pay, claiming not responsible for overheating of engine.
Catalytic converter 2 times.
Temperature guage needle moves above half-way mark, almost to red zone, then quickly jerks back to original position. Two thermostats have been replaced by dealer, but continues to exist.
When driving the o/d off light flashes, the cruise control will cut off without touching the brakes. When accelerating from stops the engine revs but the car continues to move as though it is in neutral for about 5 to 10 minutes before it kicks in gear very hard. Occassionally the car will not even roll forward when trying to accelerate after stopping.
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Engine failure.
When consumer statrts vehicle the engine taps loud noises. Also, the engine checklight stays on for a long period of time. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership,and still experienced the same problem.
Vehicle experiencing problems with air bag due to possible recall component 98v‑249 (sensor), however not notified of recall and dealership wants to replace complete system. Mjs
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Oil pressure switch broke, causing the oil to discharge into the exhaust, resulting in a potential saftey hazard.
Oil sending unit cracked, causing oil to drain out, resutling in a damaged engine, dealer replaced engine. Also, transmission became inoperative. Dealer could not determine what caused it.
Engine check light stays on. The brake calipers and catalytic converter were replaced. Also transmission problems. Dealer contacted and aware of the problems. Repairs that have been made were at owner's expense. Provide further information.
Transmission failure.
None of the first three problems were causing any safety hazards. The transmission failure made the shifting very jerky and RPM to go high. I did not try to experiment on this on the highway. Driving a mazda is the worst experience of my life. Never buy/lease or rent a mazda again.
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.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Radiator cap failed, causing engine to overheat.
Catalytic converter failed.
Air intake ingested rain water into engine, causing cylinder rod to break.
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