1999 Mazda 626 problems
The Mazda Capella, also known as the 626 in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, is a mid-size car that was manufactured by Mazda from 1970 until 2002. Sold in the Japanese domestic market under the Capella name, the vehicle was also commonly known in other major markets as the Mazda 626. Ford, Mazda's partner at the time, also used the Capella platform to create the Ford Telstar and Ford Probe. 4,345,279 of the 626 and Telstar models were sold worldwide.
Designed to compete against Japanese mid-size stalwarts such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Corona, and Nissan Bluebird, the Capella was succeeded by the Mazda6 (Atenza) in 2002.
The car was named after Capella, the brightest star in the constellation Auriga, the sixth-brightest in the night sky and the third-brightest in the northern celestial hemisphere, after Arcturus and Vega.
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Common 1999 Mazda 626 problems
The Mazda 626 is a popular car model that has been praised for its reliability and durability. However, like any other car, it has its share of common problems that owners have reported over the years.
One of the most common problems with the Mazda 626 is related to the cam and crank sensors. These sensors can play up when they heat up from engine heat, causing the engine to stall or run poorly. This issue can be particularly frustrating for drivers, as it may not be immediately apparent what is causing the problem.
Another issue that has been reported by owners of the Mazda 626 is related to the automatic transmission. Some drivers have reported that the transmission can be prone to leaks and other issues, which can be expensive to repair. It is recommended that drivers check the transmission regularly and address any issues promptly to avoid further damage
The engine of the Mazda 626 has also been known to have issues with sluggishness and oil leaks. Some drivers have reported that the engine can be slow to respond, particularly when the car is heavily loaded or the boot is full
. Additionally, oil leaks have been reported by some owners, which can be messy and potentially damaging to the engine if not addressed promptly.
The interior of the Mazda 626 has also been a source of frustration for some drivers. Some owners have reported that the front seats can be uncomfortable, particularly on longer trips. Additionally, some drivers have reported that the air conditioning and central locking systems can be prone to issues, which can be inconvenient and uncomfortable
Despite these issues, many owners of the Mazda 626 have reported that the car is generally reliable and well-built. With regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues, the Mazda 626 can be a reliable and durable car that provides many years of service.
What is the common problem with Mazda 626?
The MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor is prone to failure on this car, causing misfiring/poor engine idling. This issue can also lead to poor performance and lack of acceleration.
What years to avoid Mazda 626?
We advise keeping clear of the 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2016 models. Most issues with this vehicle come from troubles like engine failure, transmission troubles, and interior accessory troubles. These can be costly and take a large chunk of your savings instantly.
How many miles can a Mazda 626 last?
217,000mi
The estimated lifespan of a Mazda 626 is 217,000mi, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Fuel type is a major factor when looking into a vehicles lifespan/life expectancy.
What causes a Mazda 626 to not start?
The most common reasons a Mazda 626 won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
1999 Mazda 626 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda 626 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Mazda 626 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Mazda 626
The NHTSA has received 322 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Mazda 626. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Mazda 626 vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-09
- VIN: 1YVGF22CXX5
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTED. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, SMOKE BEGIN TO FLOW FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND I MUST IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGE THE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION POSITION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-15
- VIN: 1YGVF22CXX5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN ENGAGING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, I MUST IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE CONTACT POSITION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ENGAGED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-20
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-13
- VIN: 1YVGF22CXX5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN ENGAGING IGNITION SWITCH TO START VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES UP FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF SWITCH. THIS PROBLEM STARTED 2011. VEHICLE IS IN STORAGE AT THIS TIME.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-20
- Crash: 1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP WHICH IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE BY MAZDA THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. THIS BS WITH IT COST MY WIFE HER JOB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1YVGF22C7X5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1YVGF22C8X5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-23
- VIN: 1YVGF22CBX5
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR
TIRES,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-01
- Components: TIRES,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Summary: CAR TIRES SLIPPERY & ALWAYS ON FLAT. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-29
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CATASTROPHIC JERKING OF THE TRANSMISSION WHILE ACCELERATING CAUSING EXTREMELY SLOW ACCELERATION AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626 IN FEBRUARY OF 2003 WITH 28,000 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN GREAT UNTIL RECENTLY IN 2009 THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED TO DEVELOP PROBLEMS. IT NOW SLIPS IN SECOND GEAR, I CANNOT DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE FOR FEAR THAT THE INFAMOUS O/D OFF LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND LEAVE ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. THIS OCCURS SOMETIMES AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF MAYBE 30 MINUTES OR MORE DRIVING 70 MPH, AND SOMETIMES AT 65MPH. WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN, THE CAR LOOSES POWER, AND BURNS UP THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. ALSO WHEN IT HAPPENS, YOU RISK THE CHANCE OF NEARLY BLOWING THE TRANSMISSION, BEING RUN OFF THE ROAD, BEING FORCED TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, AND BEING IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, BECAUSE THE CAR ALL OF SUDDEN STOPS MOVING!THIS IS SO SAD THAT I CANNOT REALLY ENJOY MY VEHICLE, AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS HERE! MAZDA HAS NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGED THE OTHER RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, AND THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. MAZDA IS A POOR INVESTMENT, AND THEY NEED TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THESE TRANSMISSIONS THAT THEY KNOW ARE A PIECE OF CRAP! I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER MAZDA AGAIN! *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-14
- VIN: 1VGF22C0X58
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED HAT THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT FROM FOURTH TO SECOND GEAR. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE OVERDRIVE FAILURE RUINED THE MOTOR AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000. UPDATED 10/28/11*LJ
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS *TT
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-03
- VIN: 1YVGF22C3X5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION IS VERY JERKY AND SHIFTS VERY HARD, AND I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF IT FAILED AGAIN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE. APPARENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR THIS MODEL HAS A HIGH RATE OF FAILURE. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAN BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR; MAZDA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-22
- VIN: 1YVGF22C6X5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE GEARS BECAME STUCK, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASE GREATLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-29
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1YVGF22C9W5
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THIS IS MY CONCERN I WAS RIDING WITH SOMEONE AND WE HAD A CRASH GOING 80 MPH. THE CAR HYDRO PLAIN OFF THE HIGHWAY HITTING THE GUARD RAIL. I BELIEVE AT THAT SPEED THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE CAME OUT BUT THEY DID NOT, I MYSELF HAD MAJOR NECK AND BACK PAINS MY HEAD HITTING THE SIDE WINDOW. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY THIS AIRBAG DID NOT COME OUT AND IT'S BOTHERING ME BECAUSE I COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY HURT OR KILLED THANK GOD I WALK OUT. THE CAR WAS 99 MAZDA 626. THIS CAR IMPACT WITH THE GUARD RAIL 3 TIMES BEFORE STOPPING. I DON'T UNDERSTAND, CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS OR SHOULD I REPORT THIS TO CONSUMERS. THANKS... *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-01
- VIN: 1YVGF22C8X5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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....... *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
- VIN: 1YVGF22C0X5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ROUGH SHIFTING, SLIPPING ,ROUGH IDLE, OVERHEATING TRANSMISSION. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-05
- VIN: 1YVGF22C4X5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES THE VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK AND THE TACHOMETER GETS VERY ERRATIC AS IS THE SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE NOW USES EXCESSIVE GAS AND THE JERKING MOTION HAS CONTINUED. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING (AFTER GOING ONLINE TO CHECK THIS PROBLEM) THAT MAZDA IS AWARE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION BUT WON'T ISSUE A RECALL OR PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-19
- VIN: 1YVGF22C8X5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: GEAR SLIPPING & RPM "REVING" TRANSMISSION FALIURE, NEED TO REPLACE. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-10
- VIN: 1YVGF22C2X5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 99 MAZDA 626ES HAS BEEN GIVING ME TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT SLIPS ON 1 AND 2 GEAR. I HAVE TO DRIVE 5-10 MPH UNTIL IT KICKS-IN BUT IF I REDUCE SPEED I HAVE TO GO TROUGH THE SAME PROCESS AGAIN. A MECHANIC CHANGED THE RANGE-SENSOR, I THINK IT'S CALL BUT THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND AFTER THE DIAGNOSE THE SAID YOU NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, FOR ABOUT 3,000 DOLLARS. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-15
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 1999 MAZDA 626: THE DRIVE CHAIN INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. WHEN YOU PUT IT IN GEAR, AND TRIED TO GO, YOU COULD HERE IT JUMPING OVER THE TEETH ON THE SPROCKET. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-14
- VIN: 1YVGF22C4X5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 NHTSA 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.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-20
- VIN: 1YVGF22C5X5
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALER OF REPOSSESSED VEHICLES AND SHORTLY AFTER NOTICED THAT ALL 3 OF THE REAR SEATBELTS WOULD NOT BUCKLE. IF YOU SHAKE THE BUCKLE AROUND VIGOROUSLY ON ONE OF THEM, IT WILL BUCKLE, BUT NOT THE OTHER 2. I AM WORRIED FOR OTHERS SAFETY AND KNOW THAT SEATBELTS ARE IMPORTANT, SO I CHOOSE TO NOT CARRY MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER, AND THEY SIT IN FRONT. I AM PLANNING ON GETTING THEM REPLACED SOON, BUT FIGURED IT MUST BE A MANUFACTURING ISSUE, CONSIDERING IT AFFECTS ALL 3 REAR RESTRAINTS. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-10
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THIS IS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 1999 MAZDA 626. CAR ONLY HAS 136K MILES. *TR
1999 Mazda 626 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1999 Mazda 626.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Manufacturer: SPX FILTRAN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
- Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
- Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RESERVOIR TANK CAN DROP GRADUALLY AS THE BRAKE PAD OR SHOE WEARS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS. ALSO, THE PRESSURE COULD REACH A POINT THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRUM CYLINDER ARE PULLED BACK BY THE VACUUM IN THE RESERVOIR TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A LONG TIME.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.
Negative 1999 Mazda 626 car reviews
Positive 1999 Mazda 626 car reviews
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share that I bought my 1999 Mazda back in May and it's been great so far. It has over 207,000 miles on it and all I've done is an oil change and lubing. I really appreciate all the extra features that come with it, there are too many to describe! After owning a Ford F-150 4x4, I'm really enjoying the gas mileage I get with the Mazda.
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I've owned my car for three years and haven't had any issues with any of its components. Just taking care of regular maintenance was all that was needed. I must say, the dealership service was exceptional!
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I bought my 626 a couple of years ago and I have to say, it's the best car I've ever owned! In my opinion, the ES is a much nicer option than the LX, even if the differences are small. I truly believe that it's worth the extra money. Plus, the car is pretty quick and has been incredibly reliable on long cross country trips. Personally, I would choose a 626 ES over a Corolla any day!
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What a fantastic car! It's incredibly reliable and easy to drive. The 626 LX V6 outperforms its competitors like the Accord and Camry, and does so with style. I always get compliments on how beautiful it looks, and it's hard to believe that it's so affordable. The leather seats, moonroof, and power features make it feel like a luxury car without the high price tag. Overall, I highly recommend the 626 LX V6 to anyone looking for a reliable and stylish car.
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Bought new and have no regrets. You'll be happy to know that I have the car maintained regularly and it is garage kept. It has not broken down on me yet and the repairs have really only been maintenance items. I must say, it's the best car I have ever owned in terms of reliability.
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Ramiro Sanford 2025-01-03
We purchased our red Mazda hot rod used, after a two-year lease with approximately 36,000 miles. Since then, we have put 148,000 miles on it, and it has been a reliable vehicle with no unusual problems. Despite normal maintenance, there is now some corrosion underneath the car around suspension components and the gas tank. Our trusted mechanic advised against driving it 250 miles to university, as it could break down far from home. This car has taken my family on trips across the US and is now in semi-retirement, shuttling my youngest son to school and back (10 miles). Although it's now our 'beater', it still looks great with its red, rust-free exterior, leather seats, and shiny aluminum wheels.
Eriberto Collier 2024-10-21
The car's transmission failed at 155k and there were significant exhaust problems. However, it was generally reliable and always started. The only recurring issue was the need to change the O2 sensor once a year.
Jed Zboncak 2024-09-05
The car has some areas for improvement, such as the door seals that have come apart and the lack of ABS brakes affecting the braking performance. Additionally, the power windows operate at a slower speed and the radio is of a lower quality. While the ride is generally smooth, high-speed turns can be unsettling. It is worth noting that the car's resale value is not particularly strong.
Leif Roob 2024-08-29
Despite some recent issues, I have taken great care of my car since purchasing it with 45K miles. Unfortunately, at 100K miles, a few problems have arisen, including a faulty alternator, an unknown O2 sensor issue, oil leaks in the exhaust valve and piston ring, a fuel injector problem, and a vacuum leak. Additionally, the antenna has been broken since shortly after purchase, and a broken sway bar was only discovered when changing the brakes. While the alternator is difficult to access, I am confident in my ability to address these issues and restore my car to its former condition.
Benjamin Herman 2024-07-19
This car blew its engine at 116,000 miles. It was very well maintained, but unfortunately, Mazdas tend to lose value quickly and are not the best engineered vehicles. I purchased it based on its appearance before I entered my career in car appraisals and learned which vehicles hold their value better and have a better track record for performance. While it looks cute and drives okay, it is not the best value and is cheaply made.