1999 Mazda 626: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Engine · 54,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Engine · NC

1999 626 stalled due to a failure in the timing belt tensioner. *ts the consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the same make model and year she has.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Engine · 98,700 miles · LA

Dt: the car stalled while driving at 70 MPH on the interstate on august 7, 2005. No warning indicator lights appeared, and no noises were heard. Owner felt the engine died and pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The car had no electrical power. The owner tried to restart vehicle twice, but it did not restart. Then he called the insurance company, who, in turn, called a tow truck. The car was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic said the engine was burned and a new engine would cost $3000-$4000. But owner will talk with mazda before paying for repairs. *ak

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Transmission · UT

While driving,the vehicle stalls the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull over. The driver tried to restart,but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide additional information.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Engine · 76,000 miles · MA

While driving vehicle stalled and would not restart. Vehicle was towed, and the timing chain was found to be defective.*ak dealer replaced timing belt and tensioner.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · FL

Vehicle continuously stalled when braking from 40 MPH or more and when coming to a stop position. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. Dealer informed consumer that transmission needed to be replaced the first time, and the timing belt spring needed to be replaced the second time. Consumer had both parts replaced, but problem recurred.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · TN

Stalled out it first had to get the rpms up to get it to shift, od light flashed on and off. Now the car wont pull at all. Have only had the car two and half years. Had it towed to coleman-taylor transmission. Thet want $3,000.00 to rebuild the transmission. All this happened in a matter of two days. I don't have $3,000.00 to correct the problem. Single parent trying to put my only child through college. I honestly can't believe there hasn't been some kind of recall with all the problems that have been reported. Had to have the car towed back to my house. Please, please help!

Filed Jun 18, 2004 · Engine · 67,350 miles · VA

Recall 00v134000 concerning timing belt failure. While driving at 55 MPH vehicle stalled. The vehicle had just enough momentum to get over to the shoulder without causing a collision. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who determined that the timing belt was defective. Consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Transmission · 44,413 miles · CA

While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. This caused the driver to drift off to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, an d mechanic determined that transmission failed. *ak

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MD

While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer stated that sludge built up in the engine.

Filed Dec 31, 2003 · Engine · 81,160 miles · GA

While driving, the consumer heard the engine making a rattling noise and then the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over, but was unable to restart the vehicle and subsequently had the vehicle towed. Recall#00v134000. The dealership did not repair the vehicle because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · NC

I have been having trouble with my car stalling and a problem with the brakes, I pulled up some recall information on this particular car and these problems that I am experiencing have been recalled. When I called the mazda service, I was told that it didn't affect my car. Clearly it does if I'm having these problems.