1999 Mazda 626: fire, smoke or burning smell

5 of the 318 complaints about the 1999 Mazda 626 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2002
2
2001
4
2000
2
1999
5
1998
2
1997
4
1996
4
1995
8
1994
3
1993
4
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Electrical · 156,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mazda 626. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed causing the instrumental panel wires to catch on fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised that the fire initiated due to a ignition switch failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2005 · Transmission · TN

Dt: the contact stated the vehicle jerked while driving. He took the vehicle to a mechanic, and they were unable to diagnose the problem. Also, noticed the check engine light and the odometer light flickered on and off. At one point, the vehicle would barely move while attempting to accelerate. In addition, the contact smelled something burning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. After the diagnostic test they found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact traded the vehicle in and no longer owned it. *ak updated 03/28/06.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Transmission · 57,500 miles · OH

The od off light came on and started flashing, then there was smoke coming from the hood. The consumer exited the vehicle, popped the hood, and noticed transmission fluid everywhere. The consumer drove to a garage, but no leaks were found from the transmission. *jb

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · SC

I was driving on interstate 95 north about 4pm last september. All the sudden out of the blue my overdrive light comes on. My speed drops from 70mph to 40mph cars on my bumper. Smoke coming from the engine. Luckily there was a rest stop less than one mile ahead. I barely made it into the roadside area. I had it checked out by someone there in that town. After much decision, I decided to have the car towed back to charleston, sc about 120 miles from where the problem happened. Months prior to this event, my check engine light keep coming on. We kept taking it to mazda but they couldn't tell me what was wrong. So I continue to make my car payments. I can only drive my car locally.

Filed Aug 2, 2002 · Acceleration · GA

Was about 2 miles from home, accelerating from a turn. Transmission went "clunk" then noticible hesitation when applying gas. When car was parked, smoke coming from underneath the hood. Checked and noticed "burned" trannie fluid covering components. Had car towed to japanese auto. Repair service. Told needed new trannie. Had towed to mazda dealership. Dealership provided new trannie, radiator and coolant switch b/c common knowledge that radiator was not sufficient to help cool trannie. Mazda covered parts, but in order for them to do that I need to pay labor and get timing belt, gaskets and seals changed. Overall I am pleased with mazda's action, but I think it should be known that there are problems with this transmission/radiator combo. Fyi. Tom naso's staff was extremely courteous and helpful. I appreciated all their work.