1997 Mazda 626 engine problems
42 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Mazda 626, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Collision was cause by loss of control due to engine stalling. Consumer received a recall notice from the mfr. Concerning mazda/timing belt # 98v-206.001. Consumer believed that was the cause of vehicle stalling and then being out of control.
1997 mazda 626 LX - transmission, catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and computer have all been repaired in a span of 11 months. The car does not have 80,000 miles on it!
Other problems reported for the 1997 Mazda 626
- Transmission 232 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints