1996 Mazda 626 Engine problems

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mazda 626. While driving, the check engine sensor light suddenly illuminated and the instrument panel lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch wire harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The wire harness was replaced. Approximately six months later, the vehicle experienced the same failure. While operating the vehicle, the engine head gasket malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Transmission was slipping and fuel was leaking. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer told him that transmission failed, and it needed to be repaired. Conumer stated that dealer told him it would cost approximately $3000.00. Consumer was concerned because he did not have that many miles on vehicle. Also, check engine light came on and stayed on. *Ak

I bought a used 1996 mazda 626lx from rierson motors in clovis, new mexico and have had the car less than one month and the engine light stays on , it loses power on the interstate when I accelerate above 55 mph and lurches and goes in to next gear very hard. I think mazda should be held liable for these defects in this paticular model. I hope the government will look into this matter and investigate why so many consumers are having the same problems and mazda should step up to the plate and admit their failure and fix the problem are compensate the consumer for their expenditures.*Ak

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle. *Ak

I have a 96 626 that has 125,000 miles. I purchased my car in 98 with 60,000 miles. In may of 2000 I had to replace the oxygen sensor. I have also had to replace the left front axel and the right cv joint boot in feb. 2003. Now I have replace my entire transmission which is going to cost around 2300. I had no indications that I had transmission problems until it just quit. On my way to work my car just stopped moving on the interstate. When I pressed the accelerator it wouldn't pull. So I got off the road...

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning making the vehicle difficult to control. The dealer was notified. *Nlm

While driving the car on the expressway or anywhere for that matter the car engine light comes on and the "over drive off" light begins to blink and my overdrive turn off. I usually have to pull over to the shoulder or at a red light and turn the car off and back on to fix it. This is very unsafe and annoying because it happens almost everyday. I have to do this during rush hour on i-294 in chicago. I am reluctant to take it to mazda repair because they charge $100 just to take the car in the shop and they try...

While driving vehicle just stalled out without warning. Had vehicle serviced and transimission had blownout. Dealer stated this was a common problem.*Ak

Check engine light came on - dealer says that if car is running okay that no service needed?????? Finally get it checked out and turns out that cat converter is going bad. Barely get that repaired under warranty limit. Same day, driving home from dealer, engine light comes back on. Bring it back to dealer, they say air flow meter is also bad and needs to be replaced, but not covered under warranty. At least engine light stays off now. Then, at only 78k, o/d light starts blinking along with check engine light....

Intermittently the overdrive and check engine lights illuminate, when this happens the transmission does not change gears. Feel free to provide further information.*Jb

Vehicle is leaking oil, and consumer has to add oil every few days. Please provide further information.*Ak

Radiator was leaking on vehicle, and vehicle would start to overheat. Please provide further information.*Ak

Problems started in september 1999 with the mass air flow sensor coming unplugged. Had repair done, came loose again in october 1999. Dealer didn't run any diagnostics, just said the m.A.F.S. Was the problem. O/d light would blink while driving on highways. Car wouldn't shift into 2nd gear w/o a struggle. When overdrive went off, car wants to stay in 3rd gear. Became jumpy and sluggish. Car won't shift into any gear. Just stays in neutral. Engine makes loud pinging noises when started and while idling. When coming...

I had many problems with this 626, mazda from the day I drove it off the lot and I tried to get the company to take it back and they would give me lots of excuses and were not helpful. In the end I was told the air flow sensor was gone & I paid 300.00 For repairs. 2 Days later the car started having the same problem and had it towed in and the transmission was gone, catalytic converter needed replacing again and another part. I asked for a refund on the mass air flow sensor telling them that the o/d light had been...

As a result of a crash while traveling at 60 mph air bags did not deploy. *Ak consumer also states transmission went out and had to be rebuilt, the engine light stays on , cv joints are also faulty, also vehicle was in an accident consumer hit a deer.*Jb

Coolling system breakdown ruined engine. Car covered by warranty, but mazda refuses to pay, claiming not responsible for overheating of engine. *Ak

CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2 TIMES. *AK

Temperature guage needle moves above half-way mark, almost to red zone, then quickly jerks back to original position. Two thermostats have been replaced by dealer, but continues to exist. *Ak

When driving the o/d off light flashes, the cruise control will cut off without touching the brakes. When accelerating from stops the engine revs but the car continues to move as though it is in neutral for about 5 to 10 minutes before it kicks in gear very hard. Occassionally the car will not even roll forward when trying to accelerate after stopping.

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ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

When consumer statrts vehicle the engine taps loud noises. Also, the engine checklight stays on for a long period of time. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership,and still experienced the same problem. *Ak

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Oil pressure switch broke, causing the oil to discharge into the exhaust, resulting in a potential saftey hazard. *Ak

Oil sending unit cracked, causing oil to drain out, resutling in a damaged engine, dealer replaced engine. Also, transmission became inoperative. Dealer could not determine what caused it.*Ak