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2000 Mazda 626 Steering problems

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2000 Mazda 626's steering with NHTSA - 2% of all its complaints, most recently on July 25, 2006. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

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Steering complaints

SteeringBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

I own a 2000 mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. I have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. I had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. Now I am having trouble with the transmission and the ac. The mechanic says I need to rebuild the trans and replace the ac compressor. This is another $3000 or more. I am very disappointed in this situation. I plead with you to take action on this. I have checked several web...

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forums and found similar problems. Please, please make mazda accountable for building such bad cars. Fyi, I am very, very diligent in general maintenance. Thanks for your time. Chris. *Nm

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · Latches / locks / linkages · EquipmentNHTSA 10163371
SteeringSuspension

Problems with stabilizer bushings and power steering.*Mr at approximately 27000 miles the stabilizer bushings were replaced. Again at 43000 they needed to be replaced again by then the vehicle was out of warranty. The power steering was very squeaky when making turns. *Nm

Filed Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 10087464
SteeringBrakesTransmission & drivetrain

When the brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The vehicle had 2 transmission replaced. The rack and pinion and power steering failed. The consumer requested reimbursement. *Nlm *nlm

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulic · Power trainNHTSA 10017232
Steering

While driving the vehicles power steering leaked fluid which made it difficult to drive. The dealer was notified. *Nlm

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10017228

Mazda 626 steering complaints by year

626 steering problems, every year

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