1999 Mazda 626 engine and engine cooling problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Mazda 626 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The mazda 626 transmission is not known for its reliability. It fact, there have been numerous complaints about problems encountered with the mazda 626 transmission. A common problem on the vehicle is the failure of the automatic transmission. When this fails, this may cause the overdrive light to…”
filed Aug 28, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mazda 626. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. A local mechanic stated that the external spring in the timing belt tensioner failed and damaged the engine. The dealer stated that the vin was not included…”
filed May 22, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V134000 · May 9, 2000
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 626 | 20 | 11% |
| 2000 626 | 18 | 8% |
| 1998 626 | 81 | 19% |
| 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 1999 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.