1998 MAZDA 626

6 recalls, 499 complaints - 124 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become co... Read more

Consequence

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

1,368,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TUR... Read more

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

42,962 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SPX FILTRAN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.

Consequence

THE BROKEN SPRING MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT, RESULTING POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TENSIONER INSTALLED AND REPLACE IT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED TENSIONER.

31,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A HOT, HUMID ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WINDOW OPEN AND AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CONDENSATION TO ENTER THE AUDIO UNIT AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence

IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE SPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING.

73,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INSTALLED CAN, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, TRIGGER A SHIFT IN AIR-FUEL RATIO TO AN OVERLEAN CONDITION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE PCM WITH THE CORRECT ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC.

20,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

Complaint Statistics

499 total complaints 15 crashes 6 fires 18 injuries 10 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	278
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	42
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS	14
POWER TRAIN	13
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	8

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

SINCE OWNING THE MAZDA 626 I HAVE HAD A VERY BIG PROBLEM THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. IT WILL SLIP GOING INTO SECOND GEAR. IF ITS BELOW 60 DEGREES THE CAR WONT SHIFT INTO DRIVE UNTIL THE MOTOR GETS HOT ENOUGH. THE CAR IS LIKE THIS EVERY SINGLE DAY AND DOES IT EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. ALSO THE INTERIOR... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

Incident date: Jan 29, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. THE TRANSMISSION CD4E TRANNY DOESN'T HAVE SWITCH GEARS UNLESS YOU USE EXCESSIVE RPM.

Incident date: Jan 29, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. THE TRANSMISSION CD4E TRANNY DOESN'T HAVE SWITCH GEARS UNLESS YOU USE EXCESSIVE RPM.

Incident date: Oct 13, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE IGNITION FAILED TO RELEASE THE KEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTA... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2016

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 STATE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 23, 2016

Fire

Incident date: Dec 15, 2014

I WAS DRIVING 60MPH SLOWING DOWN TO THE SPEED LIMIT WHICH WAS 55 ALL OF A SUDDEN SOMETHING POPPED THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE ROAD AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED THE CAR WENT IN TO THE WALL AND FLIPPED OVER TWICE. EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED INCLUDING THE WINDOWS. *TR

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 15, 2014

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 15, 2014

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 1, 2011

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS! RIGHT NOW THE CAR IS AT THE MECHANIC HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE DO SOMETHING. RIGHT NOW REPLACING IT FOR A REBUILT ONE IS $1,100, BUT BEING A MANUFACTURER PROBLEM, IT MAY NOT LAST ANOTHER YEAR. I AM THE 3RD OWNER, S... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA 626LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND AT TIMES WOULD STALL. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TIMING BELT. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 198,000 AND THE FAIL... Read more

Incident date: Nov 29, 2009

105,626 ORIGINAL MILEAGE. COMING FROM A LONG HIGHWAY DRIVE. CAR BEGAN TO REV REALLY HIGH. TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. O/D LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. CRAWLED THE VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. *TR

Incident date: Jan 4, 2011

I BOUGHT A MAZDA 626 1998 AND IT HAD 116,000 MILES ON IT THE TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND THEN IT STARTED SHIFTING HARD THEN OIL STARTED TO BURN AND I HAD TO INSTALL A EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLER THIS ONLY LASTED FOR A WHILE AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND OIL WENT EVERYWHER... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2010

WHILE DRIVING EXIT THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. PUSH TO THE SIDE AND COULD NOT RESTART THE CAR. AFTER TOLL BACK TO HOME, WE CAN START THE CAR NEXT DAY. *TR

Incident date: Nov 22, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE WAS A HESITATION IN THE VEHICLE'S RESPONSE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL SYS... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2010

TL- THE CONTACT HAS 1998 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A RECALL AND THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 00V134000 THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS NOT A PART OF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER STATED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED. THE CONTACT HAD THE TIMING BELT TENSION SPRIN... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2009

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 98 MAZDA 626 WITH 149K MILES. *TR

Incident date: Nov 21, 2009

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 98 MAZDA 626 WITH 149K MILES. *TR

Incident date: Nov 1, 2009

1998 MAZDA 626, WHILE DRIVING THE HIGHWAY GOING 60 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED AND WE COASTED TO THE BREAK DOWN LANE OF THE HIGHWAY. CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. HAD IT TOW. CAR DIAGNOSTICS PENDING. *TR

Incident date: Oct 25, 2009

1998 MAZDA 626 LX 4 CYL CAR WAS FINE TOOK IT TO HAVE TRANSMISSION SERVICE NEXT DAY SLIPPING STARTING OUT IN 2ND GEAR SHIFTING HARD BEFORE SERVICE WAS DONE CAR DROVE LIKE A DREAM. *TR

Incident date: Jul 17, 2009

1. LONG HIGHWAY DRIVE (8-10H) DURING TEMP. STORMY CONDITIONS (1-2H) 2. TRANSMISSION DEFECT, 3800$ REPAIR BILL + ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR RENTALS/MOTELS 3. REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *TR

Incident date: Mar 13, 2009

I WAS DRIVING HOME(LOGAN) AFTER DRIVING FROM LOGAN,UT. TO LAYTON,UT. WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP, THE RPMS REDLINED AND THE CAR STALLED OUT. I PUSHED THE CAR (1998 MAZDA 626) TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE CAR WAS SMOKING SO I OPENED THE HOOD AND SMELLED TRANSMISSION FLUID, I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND SEEN... Read more

Incident date: Apr 26, 2009

THE EXTERNAL SPRING IN MY TIMING BELT TENSIONER HAS BROKEN, AND THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THERE IS ONE ON THE MAZDA 626 2.0 LTR ENGINE (4 CYL). *TR

Incident date: Apr 17, 2001

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HER RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE ACCOMPANIED BY A HEATING SENSATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO START. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V243000 (EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.),... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 13, 2009

THE TRANNY WAS SLIPPING AND THE OD LIGHT KEPT BLINKING ON AND OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING DUE TO FAULTY PARTS, WITH ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS TRANSMISSION THEY SHOULD EITHER REPLACE THE PART(S) OR BUY THE VEHICLES BACK FROM THE CONSUMER! *TR

Incident date: Jul 30, 2008

I HAVE 103,000 MILES. MY TRANSMISSION HASN'T FAILED YET, WHICH I NOW SEE I SHOULD FEEL LUCKY ABOUT. I HAVE HAD ALL THE OTHER TRANSMISSION ISSUES I NOW FIND ARE COMMON BECAUSE MAZDA PUT TOO SMALL AN ENGINE INTO THIS CAR. I HAVE HAD THE O/D LIGHT FLASH ON AND OFF, THE TRANSMISSION BE JERKY, CHECK ENGI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2008

GEARS BEGAN SLIPPING AND THEN TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. *TR

Incident date: Jan 3, 2009

I OWN TWO 1998 MAZDA 626S. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN THE FIRST ONE. I BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLED IT. AT THE SAME TIME, I BOUGHT ANOTHER MAZDA 626 AND MY WIFE STARTED DRIVING IT. EACH TRANSMISSION HAD ABOUT 100, 000 MILES ON IT. WE ARE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ON A BUDGET WITH A BIG FAMI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2008

I HAVE A 1998 MAZDA 626 4CYL. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION, I HAVE HAD THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED, ALONG WITH FLUID FLUSHES AND EVEN SOME ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS REPLACED AND NOW THE CAR SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH A PERFECT MOTOR AND WHEN ITS IN REVERSE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2008

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THE YEAR OF 98'S TRANSMISSIONS MADE BY FORD. TRANSMISSIONS HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES STARTING FROM SHIFTING ISSUES, TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING REQUIRING MORE AND MORE MAZDA 626'S TO HAVE AFTERMARKET TRANSMISSION COOLERS INSTALLED, TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING. THIS YEAR THA... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 26, 2008

MY MAZDA WAS DOING JUST FINE THEN ONE DAY IT STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND REVS VERY HIGH GOING BETWEEN GEARS, AND THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD THE REPAIRS YET. *TR

Incident date: Oct 18, 2008

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 75 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE TRANSMISSION BASICALLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT, AND I WAS ABLE TO COST TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK IN ANY GEAR (R, D, 1, 2). THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2008

1998 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAR WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR, FORWARD OR REVERSE. THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BACK HOME. *TR

Incident date: Jun 2, 2008

MY 98 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TWICE WITHIN 2 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT! MAZDA DID A '!@#$% JOB WITH THAT TRANSMISSION AND SHOULD HAVE CAME UP WITH A SOLUTION THAT DOES NOT INVOLVE ME SPENDING 2,000 DOLLARS TO FIX IT!!! *TR

Incident date: Feb 7, 2008

I HAVE A 1998 MAZDA 626 WITH 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD THE ORIGINAL TRANNY REBUILT ONCE THEN REPLACED WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION AND NOW IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 6 MONTHS WITH ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THIS TIME THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING HAS COST ME A VERY GOOD JOB. THIS IS INSANE AND... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2008

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RODE THE TRANSMISSION JUST BEGAN TO LURCH, SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEAR, NO WARNING AT ALL, VERY DANGEROUS. NO TRANSMISSION LIGHT OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TR

Incident date: Apr 1, 2008

THIS IS THE SECOND MAZDA I HAVE HAD SINCE I EVER STARTED DRIVING. I AM 23 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HAD MY LICENSE FOR 4 YEARS. MY FIRST CAR WAS A 92 MAZDA MX-3, I LOVED THE CAR I THEN STARTED TO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH PISSED ME OFF BECAUSE I WAS VERY AWARE WITH THE MAINTENANCE DONE ON MY... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2007

THE VEHICLE JOLTS WHEN COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY WHICH I WAS INFORMED WAS DUE TO THE OVERHEATING TRANSMISSION. AFTER ABOUT TWO HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE. *TR

Incident date: Mar 3, 2008

I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON A FREEWAY WHEN O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, THEN THE ENGINE ACCELERATED TO 7000 RPM AT THE SPEED. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED, AFTER THAT I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR. APPARENTLY, THE TRANSMISSION IS BLOWN (AS WHAT EVERYONE SAYS). I RESEARCHED THIS EXTENSIVELY AND IT LOOKS LIKE I... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2008

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I KNOW OF A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH 626'S THAT HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, AND THE BAD THING ABOUT IT IS MAZDA KNEW ABOUT IT. WE ARE HOPING TO GET MAZDA TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, IT'S PATHETIC. I WAS HOPING I WOULDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OUT OF MINE, BUT I HAVE. WE NEED TO HAVE SOMETHI... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2007

TRANSMISSION ON MY 1998 MAZDA 626. I'VE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN SEPT. 2000. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE. THE MOST RECENT REPLACEMENT WAS JULY 2006. THIS CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *TR

Incident date: Feb 1, 2008

1998 MAZDA 626 LX 2.0L 4CYLINDER ENGINE. RETURNING BACK TO THE GUEST HOUSE AFTER DROPPING A FRIEND OFF AT THE AIRPORT THAT EVENING, AFTER GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE, I HEARD A CRACK (FOLLOWED BY A GRINDING NOISE) FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE. WITHIN MOMENTS AS I SLOWED THE CAR TO A SAFE ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2008

Incident date: Jan 25, 2007

1998 MAZDA 626 WITH SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE BELIEVES THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. HIS HAS THAT PROBLEM AND HIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *KB THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS A FAULTY SPRING ON HIS TIMING BELT TENSIONER, WHICH WAS C... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2007

Incident date: Jan 3, 2008

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*CN

Incident date: Jan 25, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TENSION SPRING ON THE TIMING BELT FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NO... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2007

THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 626. THE FIRST TIME WAS AUGUST OF 2006. IT STARTED WITH THE O/D LIGHT FLASHING THE SMOKING AND FINALLY GOING OUT COMPLETELY. THE CAR LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE FREEWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF NO-WHERE. I HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK F... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 MAZDA 626

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	26.0	22.0	Regular	$2,850
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	30.0	26.0	Regular	$2,400
2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	24.0	20.0	Premium	$3,850
2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	25.0	21.0	Premium	$3,650

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 MAZDA 626

124 manufacturer communications from 94 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	18
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	7
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	7
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	7
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	4

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. W

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in st

020000 SUSPENSION

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement A/T is installed (except SKYACTIV-DRIVE)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided w

350000 EQUIPMENT

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section onc

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility

350000 EQUIPMENT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

350000 EQUIPMENT

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not a

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid anypotential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference,which can be avoided with pro

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda GR8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test

350000 EQUIPMENT

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle- specific workshop manual or owner's man

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorized equipment program. NOTE: Accu-turn is still an ap

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-

350000 EQUIPMENT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorizedequipment program.NOTE: Accu-turn is still an appro

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance

350000 EQUIPMENT

Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Maintenance

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Battery Maintenance

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291

351420 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING

PROPER USAGE OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO

350000 EQUIPMENT

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FROM OUR DEALERS ASKING US TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES AS AN OPTION FOR MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO YOUR FEEDBACK AND AFTER EVALUATING A FEW ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES, WE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH P

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A MUSTY/MILDEW TYPE ODOR MAY COME FROM THE VENTS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM IS OPERATING. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE A/C IS FIRST TURNED ON. THIS ODOR IS THE RESULT OF MOLD GROWTH IN THE A/C EVAPORATOR/COOLING UNIT WHICH IS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER?S MANU

350000 EQUIPMENT

MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTEN-TIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB

140000 AIR BAGS

NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

EVAPORATIVE EMMISSIONS AND RECIVER ADAPTERS. *EH

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION. ( 2004 MAZDA B SERIES) *JB

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID LINE REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OD OFF LIGHT FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1783 STORED IN MEMORY AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR(S) REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *SLC

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR, CATALYST EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS. *SLC

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURE - WATER PUMP LEAK. *TT

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SOME 4-CYLINDER VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN 1YV GF22C4 15202676 MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *TT

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE HORN(S) BEING INOPERATIVE OR STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. *TT

010000 STEERING

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING STEERING SQUEAK NOISE. *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TAPPING NOISE WHICH CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AFTER A COLD START. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TAPPING NOISE WHICH CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AFTER A COLD START. THIS CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY THE OPERATION OF THE CDCV (CANISTER DRAIN CUT VALVE) SOLENOID

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT CRITERIA WHEN REPAIRING THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INOPERATIVE, NOISY OR BINDING SUNROOF. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN 1YVGF22C*X5875297 MAY EXPERIENCE REAR BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE (DRUM BRAKES). *TT

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 626

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997

OVERSENSITIVE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1993

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

OBTAINED RECALL 99V-358

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994

SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE

SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

IN MAY OF 1997, ODI UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH 51 COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 88 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH, OR THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE D... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

IN JANUARY OF 1997, ODI OPENED A PE BASED ON 9 ODI COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 51 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS INCLUDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH AND AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS WHILE DRIVING AT SP... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988

INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

THROTTLE STICKING

There is no summary currently available

MAZDA 626 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA 626 across all model years (1979, 2001).

54 Total Recalls

3,892 Total Complaints

8 Investigations

244 Reported Crashes

65 Reported Fires

111 Reported Deaths

MAZDA 626 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2003	0	9	View
2002	0	99	View
2001	1	235	View
2000	2	280	View
1999	4	372	View
1998 (current)	6	499
1997	4	451	View
1996	3	426	View
1995	4	587	View
1994	4	353	View
1993	2	202	View
1992	1	24	View
1991	2	99	View
1990	2	62	View
1989	2	48	View
1988	6	58	View
1987	1	40	View
1986	2	20	View
1985	0	7	View
1984	0	4	View
1983	0	2	View
1982	2	0	View
1981	2	0	View
1980	2	0	View
1979	2	0	View

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View
PROTEGE	38	1,380	View

Vehicle Safety

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1998 MAZDA 626

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 MAZDA 626

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 MAZDA 626

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 626

MAZDA 626 - All Years Overview

MAZDA 626 - Year by Year

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