10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
175,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 292017

626

  • 150,000 miles
Takata recall. The transmission cd4E tranny doesn't have switch gears unless you use excessive RPM.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

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problem #1

Feb 232016

626

  • 200,000 miles
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 stated that the check engine warning light and other warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle also made a warning sound and emitted a burning odor from the front end. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

- Clackmas, OR, USA

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