10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #14

Apr 011999

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving the vehicle began riding rough, shaking, and stalling, and then the engine light came on, consumer was then informed that all was needed was a tune-up, throttle cleaned and an airflow meter, however once repairs were made, consumer began to experience stalling again.

- Bayshore, NY, USA

problem #13

Apr 011999

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving the vehicle began riding rough, shaking, and stalling, and then the engine light came on, consumer was then informed that all was needed was a tune-up, throttle cleaned and an airflow meter, however once repairs were made, consumer began to experience stalling again.

- Bayshore, NY, USA

problem #12

Dec 122001

(reported on)

626

  • miles
While traveling and without any indication vehicle started idling and stopped traveling.

- Port St. Louis, FL, USA

problem #11

Aug 151999

626

  • miles
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #10

Mar 012000

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine was running badly, engine and oil light came on. Dealer found engine had "sludged" up, had to replace engine. In October of 1999, transmission went out.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #9

Dec 212000

626

  • miles
Engine light came on. Car overheated. Car brokedown on the way to the dealer's service shop. Had to push car three blocks the rest of the way. Was told that the radiator leaked into engine. Engine is damaged must be replaced. Have to buy new engine and new radiator. No other warnings before that.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #8

Feb 292000

626

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states vehicle has stalled numerous times, 2 times due to spillage from a cup that's in the cup holder, dealer installed a cover to protect PCM, vehicle has also stalled 3 other times with no explanation, possibly an electical problem, however check engine light was also illuminated, stalling could also be related to engine problem.

- Tom River, NJ, USA

problem #7

Dec 011998

626

  • miles
Was notified from Mazda on a recall. The recall was for a defective tension spring for the timing belt. Took it to dealer and they had to replace part. Now I have strange noise in the engine compartment. I have taken the car back to the dealer several times with no results. They state that there is nothing wrong but I still have an engine noise that wasn't there before I took it in for the recall. I am looking for the factory rep. To help solve this problem.

- Allyn, WA, USA

problem #6

May 061998

626

  • miles
Engine locked up.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #5

Sep 171998

(reported on)

626

  • miles
Vehicle stalls without warning.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #4

Jul 291998

626

  • miles
While driving the vehicle would stall with out indications.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #3

May 061998

626

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Engine failed/locked up.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Sep 191997

(reported on)

626

  • miles
Intermittent stalling.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #1

Jun 231997

(reported on)

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle through a puddle with water vehicle stalled. Owner noted that dealer said owner hydro locked vehicle. Dealer further noted that engine rod was snapped because water got into engine some how. Owner is very concerned about this problem.

- Lebanon, NH, USA