1998 Mazda 626: won't start

Filed Feb 7, 2011 · Engine · 187,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mazda 626lx. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and at times would stall. Approximately one year ago, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the timing belt. The problem continued. The current mileage was approximately 198,000 and the failure mileage was 187,000. The vehicle was at the dealer awaiting repairs.

Filed Nov 1, 2009 · Engine · 85,000 miles · IN

1998 mazda 626, while driving the highway going 60 MPH the engine stalled and we coasted to the break down lane of the highway. Car would not start back up. Had it tow. Car diagnostics pending.

Filed May 7, 2007 · Engine · MO

Tl- caller owns a 1998 mazda. Current mileage 140000. Caller does not know failure mileage. While driving down street at 3mph the car shut off. Warning lights came on afterwards. Car would not start back up. He pushed car back to his home. Mechanic came over next day and noticed spring tensioner was broken ;this was replaced in 2000 under recall 00v134000 . Weather was warm approximatley 82 degrees. Ktf

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Engine · 77,359 miles · IN

My daughter was driving the car in heavy traffic when it stalled and lost all power. It would not start and it was towed to a shop where it was found that the timing belt had broken and caused much damage. We had to have the following replaced: cylinder head gasket, timing belt, timing belt tensioner, idler, spark plugs, thermostat, 2 drive belts, and the water pump. It cost us almost $1,700 to get it repaired. I have owned this car since it was new and have lived at the same address and was never notified of any recall before this happened. I have heard that there have been many other people that have had the same problems but their cars were not included in the recall... Only ones with certain VIN numbers. I believe it is a problem with all 1998 626 models.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Engine · 63,671 miles · NJ

On december 2004, my car did not start, aaa towed the car to belfi's auto and truck repair inc. 162 south main st. Lodi, nj. 07644 (973‑471‑5210). After diagnosing the problem to be the timing belt suspension spring the mechanic informed me that there was a recall for this problem, upon contacting mazda corporation I was told that the recall did not include my VIN#. I had the repair done by belfi's auto shop. The recall was for the 1998 mazda 626, why isn't my vehicle included in that recall being that it is the exact same model?

Filed Nov 13, 2001 · Engine · NJ

While driving, at speed slightly above 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled while engine was running. When vehicle was attempted to restart, all lights would work properly , car would not crank or reignite to start engine. Technical help attempted to jump start vehicle but was asked to stop attempt due to sound being broken timing belt. Vehicle is currently in summit automotive for the repairs, which must be paid for by the dealership who did not mention this recall to a buyer. With the power door locks, the locks engages to unlock itself whether the vehicle is on park or drive and at times locks itself not allowing driver or passenger to unlock door manually. With the door locks, the passengers and drivers can fatally die if needed to exit the vehicle in case of an emergency. Please contact me asap with regards to what I need to do, as a consumer and owner.