Someone hit me from behind due to my break cause the car would not stop & the transmittion went out on the car & I also had other problems to with the car
1999 Mazda 626 engine problems
50 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 50
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine20
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys5
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
- Engine: gasoline3
- Cooling system3
- Exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Exhaust system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mazda 626 engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Mazda 626 engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Overheating 32Stalling 26Check engine light 18Loss of power 7
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
What 1999 Mazda 626 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My gas pedal get stuck, car jerks when driven & make noisy, car sakes brakes problems & more.
The mazda 626 transmission is not known for its reliability. It fact, there have been numerous complaints about problems encountered with the mazda 626 transmission. A common problem on the vehicle is the failure of the automatic transmission. When this fails, this may cause the overdrive light to flash. Other problems include slipping and vibration. Not understanding why there are no recalls on this product being that this has been going on for years why is mazda not liable for this issue.......
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mazda 626. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. A local mechanic stated that the external spring in the timing belt tensioner failed and damaged the engine. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v134000 (engine and engine cooling:engine); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
1. & 2.timing belt tension spring broke, making vehicle inoperable & damaging timing belt. 3. Will have to pay for replacement of spring and belt as well as related labor. Old parts will be available. Note: mazda issued a recall in 2000 for this part on some vehicles (campaign 00v134000) , one group of VIN # were provided nhtsb and then a correction was provided, but it stopped short of the # on my vehicle. Since the very problem described in the recall happened to my vehicle, I believe mazda understated its recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mazda 626. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost all power. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and he stated that the internal spring in the timing belt failed. The failure was similar to that of the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v134000 (engine and engine cooling:engine), however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 72,000. Updated 01-15-08. *kb updated 12/12/07.
Dt*: the contact stated when the manufacturer was called, knowledge of recall # 00v134000 for the timing belt tensioner spring was denied, then, the contact was informed the VIN was not included in any recall. The vehicle had stalled while driving 15 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent service mechanic who determined that there was damage to the timing belt and a bolt that had been sheared off. The summary of the recall was similar to the stalling of the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated while making a turn at 20 MPH, the vehicle stopped and would not move any further. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road, and then towed to an independent repair shop. The shop determined the spring for the timing belt fractured and a new timing kit needed to be installed. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #00v134000, for the engine. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Recall 00v134000 on 1999 mazda 626 timing belt tensioner spring did not cover same part failure on same car(by VIN #).
O/d light flashes on and off at high speeds. Car starts smoking and transmission fluid flows out of a tube from the transmission. The transmission losses speed and begins slipping. Then check engine light comes on. I can only drive my car locally for fear of being stranded, as I have been several times.
Questions about the 1999 Mazda 626 engine
Does the 1999 Mazda 626 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 50 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Mazda 626, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Mazda 626 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mazda 626 engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V134000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda 626 have bad engine?
The Mazda 626 model years with the most engine complaints are 1998 (83 complaints), 1999 (50 complaints) and 1997 (41 complaints).
Other 1999 Mazda 626 problems
Transmission 233Brakes 16Electrical 11Airbags 5Acceleration 4Fuel system 4Lights 4Seat belts 4Seats 4Suspension 4Steering 3Tires 3Body 2Visibility 2Wheels 1
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