1998 Mazda 626 engine and engine cooling problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Mazda 626 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 7, 2011
“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”
filed Aug 2, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V134000 · May 9, 2000
Related service bulletins
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…
01-006-21-3779a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 24, 2021
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% |
| 1997 626 | 39 | 11% |
| 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 1998 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.