The catalytic converter has been on back-order to millenium mazda dealer number 23836since 5-14-01. I have contacted mazda customer assitance by letter and phone and there has been no response. I have been without a car for nearly 2 months. No one seems willing to offer any assistance and since the catalytic converter is a saftey and emission item I cannot drive the vehilce without a new one. Any assitance or guidence would be greatly appreciated.
1998 Mazda 626 engine complaints
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Consumer was traveling on highway and engine check light came on dashboard. Mechanic told consumer that oxygen sensor malfunctioned. Dealership was aware of problem.
Transmission locked up while driving at 45 MPH , vehicle came to a dead stop with engine running. Front wheels locked up, and would not move due to torque converter failure. *ak engine would stall during right turns, dealer reset computer, then engine light illuminated, dealer stated the torque converter clutch was slipping, transmission locked up on the way to a dealership for replacement of torque converter clutch, a new transmission was installed and 20 miles later the od off light illuminated, vehicle started smoking and losing power, this time dealer stated the cooling system in the radiator was not large enough to cool the transmission, an external cooling system was installed, now transmission needs replaced again, consumer requests that vehicle be replaced or repurchased by the dealer.
Loss of power during acceleration fron stop or at slow speed, engine light comes on durring failure.
Car ran hot , woulldn't fixx, broke both camshafts in the heads.
Vehicle would stall out while driving. Engine would overheat & start smoking. Towed to mazda dealership & mechanic indicated no oil in crankshaft & no anti-freeze in radiator. There were no lights on dashboard. This was a leased vehicle.
After vehicle was repaired by dealer under recall 00v134000 vehicle became inoperable. Dealer was not able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.
Check the engine light comes on and goes off repeatedly due to oil spilling into air flow sensor and due to intake manifold gasket leaking. Yh
While traveling consumer noticed overdrive indicator light flashing. Then, engine would idle without any indication. Please provide further information.
When consumer drives and attempts to accelerate, vehicle loses speed and bucks.
Transmission was replaced.
626 taken to mazda to have transmission checked for rough shifting and clunking noise. Mazda said the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. Once replaced, new transmission acted in the same manner. Mazda then decided to replace all 4 motor mounts. That did not correct the problem either. The service department then told me that rough shifting and clunking sounds are normal for the 98'626. I found that explaination very hard to believe to say the least, so I am meeting with the regional sales rep for mazda in an effort to have the problem rectified.
Consumer experienced engine failures prior to recall notice.
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