1998 Mazda 626 drivetrain & axles problems
17 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 1998 Mazda 626, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Front axle pulls out of the transmission and the steering wheel wobbles. Could lose control if driving at high speeds on highways, also, when making a turn, cannot drive. There is no indication that problem will occur when making a turn. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. However, they will replace the axle, but they do not have a new axle in stock.
Transmission failed in year 5 of operation for 1998 mazda 626. I am aware that I am not alone with my transmission problem regarding 1994-1998 mazda 626s. This is too soon to be disposing of an automobile because of a big ticket item. Very disappointed. Won't ever buy mazda again. Also, front, right axle joint was failing/loose a year ago, 3 repairs/axle replacement and $1000 later, the problem has not been fixed. Absolutely no faith in mazda, or the service department located in burnsville, mn.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Mazda 626
- Transmission 303 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
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