1998 Mazda 626 engine problems
84 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Mazda 626, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 84 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mazda 626. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and other warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle also made a warning sound and emitted a burning odor from the front end. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Timing belt tensioner failed resulting in the vehicle stalling in the middle of the road. Manufacturer stated that vehicle was not included in the previous recall due to VIN.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Mazda 626
- Transmission 303 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints