Transmission failure/engine failure.
1998 Mazda 626: engine failure
5 of the 433 complaints about the 1998 Mazda 626 describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
- 20021
- 20012
- 20004
- 19993
- 19985
- 19976
- 19962
- 19952
- 19942
- 19934
What owners say
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?
Transmission seized abrubtly during a highway drive at 45 mi./ hr. Locked up no reverse on my 1998 mazda 626. Near accident, none resulted fortunately. This will be the second transmission in less than a year. Will be taking in shop for replacement 5/24/2004.
I own a 1998 mazda 626 that I purchased in 1999. I have had a rebuilt transmission put in this car in 2000 because the transmission went out. At the present time, the motor has seized. It just quit one day as my daughter was on her way to work. It is at the mazda dealership in broadening, ohio and they won't or can't tell me why this has happened. I am now trying to find out about recalls and get other info that may help me get my car fixed.
Consumer experienced engine failures prior to recall notice.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- 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
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. eh
- Subject regarding inspection procedure - water pump leak. tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit a tapping noise which CAN be heard coming from the rear of the vehicle within...
- Vehicles with fs 4-CYLINDER engines may experience coolant leak at accessory block heater. tt
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.
- Risk
- The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.
Recall number 00V134000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Mazda 626 engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1998 Mazda 626?
5 of 433 owner complaints about the 1998 Mazda 626 (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Mazda 626?
There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Mazda 626
Transmission failure 126Stalling 42Slipping 35Jerking 30Check engine light 22Overheating 13Hesitation 9Loss of power 6Won't shift 6Won't start 6Harsh shifting 5
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