The vehicle is stalling during acceleration and after. Sometimes it's stops and clear itself up and then throws itself into overdrive (o/d off lights starts flashing) all while driving it in the street(city and interstate). When you let the car sit and not run it will not flash but after driving amd not getting any speed it does it again.
1997 Mazda 626: engine stalls while driving
25 of the 358 complaints about the 1997 Mazda 626 describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 103,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40mph, the over drive light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local independent transmission repair shop. The repair personnel rebuilt the transmission and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle had the same problem again. The over drive light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle is awaiting tow into the transmission repair shop for inspection and repair.
Car RPM's are high on start, car idles rough, over drive light blinks, car is very dangerous and when od light blinks car cannot change gears correctly and makes it dangerous on turns. Had close calls almost being hit, as transmission and engine does not work properly. I have had to change all spark plugs and wires, had a rebuilt engine out in as old one was destroyed due to a spring in the timing belt breaking. New 02 sensors, and maf. Current issues are with the od light blinking and causing the car to hesitate and stall. Turning car off and on seems to fix it for a while, then problem happens again after a few hours. Seems to be a computer problem or something, also there is a whining noise when RPM's are over 4000. This car is a lemon and I have read how mazda refuses to admit the transmission problems they have.
Car cannot pass smog test - #10 test box does not exist. After spending $1300, it's been found repeated that 1997 car contains 1998 parts. #10 timing/ground doesn't exist on 1998 but no procedure to smog without it. All other systems passed. Smog referee believes car was manufactured this way but possible dealership altered but they, of course, deny this and state they were able to smog car when they sold to us (since it is impossible to smog the car, it obviously was passed illegally by them). Now we are out $1300 repairs, $12,000 for cost of car, $75 for registration that the state won't give us a sticker for, and no use of a car that sits on the street. Only way to smog is to spend $2500 to replace all the parts to make it all 1997. Car isn't even worth that on top of what was already spent. Someone needs to come forward to take care of this mess. It's bad enough the car constantly stalls. (and yes, the motor light is always flashing. It doesn't mean anything, just a bezerk sensor-after paying $120 4-times to have it turned off, we just put masking tape over the annoying spot).
Dt: caller was driving her car and engine staled at speeds 20, 25, 35, 45 or 55 MPH. Car ran good for a while then it just stalled when accelerator was pressed. . Numerous times caller had vehicle serviced, but it is still did not working properly.
Viloent jerks and stalling of the transmission. O/d light flashes after driving for 45 minutes to an hour. The check engine light comes on also as a result.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. *ak automatic transmission failed. The tires would spin but the vehiclewould not move. The consumer called every salvage and junk yard but no one had the transmission. *bf
Engine is stalling. It looks like the similar failure recall description of mazda 97, http://www.automotive.com/1997/49/mazda/626/recalls/12919.html) reported. And dealer(tele. No. 972 298 0333) refused to fix.
Consumer states overdrive light comes on intermittently, causing vehicle to jerk and stall. Dealer notified.
Consumer states while driving transmission failed causing vehicle to stall. Please provide any additional information.
The vehicle stalled, and then caught on fire.
The vehicle stalled after a scheduled oil change. After returning to the service center where the oil change was performed, I was told that I need to have my valve cover gaskets changed. I wanted a second opinion and scheduled a check with the dealership service center. I had no problems with stalling after the first initial incident. After the dealership mechanics looked at the vehicle the car would not move unless the engine was reved. I was informed at this point that my transmission was slipping and that I needed my valve cover gaskets and spark plugs changed. The total cost would amount to over $3200. After getting a second opinion on the state of the transmission I had the transmission replaced. I was informed by the dealership mechanic that the 1997 mazda has transmission problems. I had the transmission replaced by the dealership service department. The new transmission is extremely loud, the car does not drive the smoothly; I can feel the gears change, and the odometer is running rampant. I went back to the dealership and was told that mazda transimission are generally loud and that the car will rev and cause one to feel a shift in gear if the computer cannot distinguish a speed setting. I feel that after reseach and speaking with the dealerships mechanics that mazda was aware that the madza 626 v6 1997 year was defective and should not continue to make revenue for a costly "repair" that should have been fixed by the manufacture. When my vehicle stalled it was in heavy traffic (45mph zone) and it is a blessing that I did not cause a wreck or hit anyone. Thank you t. Simpson
Service bulletins that may apply
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- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system
- Exhaust pipe gasket open end
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. eh
- Subject regarding inspection procedure - water pump leak. tt
- Information regarding piston standardization for vehicles within certain VIN ranges. tt
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
- Risk
- This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
Recall number 98V206001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Mazda 626 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Mazda 626?
25 of 358 owner complaints about the 1997 Mazda 626 (7%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Mazda 626?
There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Mazda 626
Transmission failure 79Check engine light 30Jerking 28Slipping 13Overheating 12Won't shift 7No deployment 6Engine failure 6Hesitation 6
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