1997 Mazda 626 engine and engine cooling problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Mazda 626 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mazda 626. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased on april 16, 2007. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic ,who determined that the timing belt tensioner was causing excessive wear on the belt. The mechanic stated that there was recall # 98v206001…”
filed May 2, 2007
“Car rpm's are high on start, car idles rough, over drive light blinks, car is very dangerous and when od light blinks car cannot change gears correctly and makes it dangerous on turns. Had close calls almost being hit, as transmission and engine does not work properly. I have had to change all…”
filed Jan 12, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
01-004-19-3558 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 9, 2019
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 626 | 20 | 11% |
| 2000 626 | 18 | 8% |
| 1999 626 | 48 | 15% |
| 1998 626 | 81 | 19% |
| 1996 626 | 33 | 9% |
| 1995 626 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 626 | 26 | 9% |
| 1993 626 | 12 | 10% |
| 1991 626 | 5 | 8% |
| 1990 626 | 8 | 18% |
| 1989 626 | 6 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mazda 626
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.