Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda 626. The contact stated that after fuel was added to the vehicle, the engine seized and would not engage. The engine would operate when the accelerator pedal was tapped. Also, while driving, the vehicle sporadically stalled. The contact was unsure if any warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to flow mazda of greensboro (1205 bridford pkwy, greensboro, nc 27407, 336‑299‑1500), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Mazda 626 stalling problems
152 of the 2,985 owner complaints about the Mazda 626 describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 152
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical repair cost reported
- $3,000
- typical mileage
- 88,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Transmission failure 16Check engine light 13Jerking 9Won't start 6Slipping 5Overheating 5Loss of power 5Hesitation 4
What owners say
The vehicle is stalling during acceleration and after. Sometimes it's stops and clear itself up and then throws itself into overdrive (o/d off lights starts flashing) all while driving it in the street(city and interstate). When you let the car sit and not run it will not flash but after driving amd not getting any speed it does it again.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mazda 626. The contact stated that while reversing from a driveway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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.
Tl- the contact has 1998 mazda 626. The contact stated that there is a recall and the campaign number is 00v134000 that their vehicle is not a part of. The contact stated that the dealer stated there is a recall for this but the vehicle was not involved. The contact had the timing belt tension spring break causing the vehicle to stall. The contact was pulling out of a drvie way and traveling 5mph at the time. The vehicle had 114000 miles at the time of the failure and 11400 miles currently. Updated 06/25/10. *lj updated 07/27/10*j
Failure of transmission, 2002 mazda 626, twice in last 6 months. Car lurches, stalls, will not shift into gears, have been stuck on busy freeway. Also fuel pump just cuts off and car will not start.
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.
I was driving home(logan) after driving from logan,ut. To layton,ut. When I heard a loud pop, the rpms redlined and the car stalled out. I pushed the car (1998 mazda 626) to the side of the road, the car was smoking so I opened the hood and smelled transmission fluid, I looked under the car and seen transmission fluid leaking on the road. This car has had an external transmission fluid added and it has still gone out. I am trying to investigate the problem for myself and have not come to a conclusion yet. I do not have the money for the service to be don so I will try to contact mazda or ford to get the issue corrected, luckily I wasn't on a very busy highway or the problem could have possibly resulted in a serious accident or damage to myself or someone else.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mazda 626. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed and the contact was informed that the tension spring on the timing belt failed, causing the vehicle to stall. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v134000 (engine and engine cooling:engine) and would not reimburse him for the repair. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage is 87,000.
1. Mazda transmission: can not change the filter. Only during the rebuilding of the transmission can the filter be changed. 2. Plugged filter causes the torque converter to destruct at any time. The car can stall any where anytime. 3. Was replaced with rebuilt transmission at a cost of 2500.00.
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
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
- Risk
- This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
Recall number 98V206001 · Recall details
Questions about the Mazda 626 stalling
Which Mazda 626 years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (42 complaints), 1999 (26 complaints) and 1997 (25 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the Mazda 626?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $3,000 (median of 11 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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