Mazda 626 won't start problems

Filed Jan 13, 2018 · Electrical · 207,295 miles · CO

Went to start vehicle will not start something faulty in ignition possibly. Smelled like smoke instantly turning vehicle off. Immediately disconnected battery from vehicle.

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 Feb 17, 2010 · Fuel system, Transmission · CA

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.

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 Nov 28, 2008 · Engine · 113,000 miles · NE

I bought the car in 2007 and from the start there were problems. The over drive light pops on and off, keeps overheating even after had full fluid flush, replaced old battery with new one and car continues to shut off, takes 10 min to start. I got it fixed in march of 2008 for the problems stated above and again in sept 2008 for same problems but with a different company. They said its because 2 out of the 4 cylinders are really low. If that's the case why didn't the other company advise me of that same problem. Now the car won't start. I have talked with other people with the same car nd they are having the same problem. The last serious issue was the car shut off while I was driving on the interstate with my 4 year old and 1 year old. I was lucky enough that I was able to pull over to side of road and restart it and go home.

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 Mar 9, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 89,000 miles · FL

I bought a used mazda 626 (1995) in december 2003 and it had about 85,000 miles when I purchased it. Within 6 months of purchasing the vehicle the transmission went bad (the gear teeth broke and the entire transmission had to be tossed). A new transmission was fitted in its place and this cost me about $2,500. A few weeks later I learnt that this was a problem found in many mazda 626 models manufactured in 1995. I mainly use this vehicle to drive to school and do some grocery; hardly do I take it on the interstate or drive at high speeds. After about two years it is still giving me other problems - like engine wont crank and so on. I am disappointed buying this vehicle and will never ever buy a mazda/ford product.

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 Mar 12, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · 31,875 miles · TX

I am complaining about the transmission. I have had 3 transmissions to my car since I bought it. I am needing a 4th transmission. Shifts hard on downshifts to upshifts usually at 2nd gear. Makes a humming noise to the transmission. The dealer put 2 trans. In and the same is occurring again. Brakes are also messed up- squicks horrible even when I just put new ones, struts are all out, have had in my first yr of purchased, three transmissions, 1 air conditioner replaced, 1 roof liner was to short replaced, 1 recall, reverse sometimes works- you have to regear it to make sure it is on reverse-cause you don't want to go forward when you want to backwards, I have to at times put the gear in neutral to start my car- because it won't start on park at times. I am a very dissatissifed customer who will not buy another mazda car again. My car needs another transmission to it. I have proof of all work done to this lemon from the dealers.