4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,250 miles

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problem #4

May 302006

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle idles to low due to the air flow ratio. There is a NHTSA recall, # 97V228000, regarding the fuel system gasoline fuel injection system. The VIN was not included in the recall.

- Oakdale, MN, USA

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problem #3

Jan 082004

626

  • miles
When vehicle was put into gear engine shut off. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that control module needed replacement.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

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problem #2

Jun 092003

(reported on)

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Transmission problems. This is the fifth time that transmission has gone bad. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do.

- Cleburne, TX, USA

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problem #1

Sep 122002

(reported on)

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will stall with no warning. Checked vehicle, and had the idle speed control replaced. Vehicle then started idling at 2000 rpms, fluctuating. Diagnostic indicated need to replace power-train control module (PCM). Vehicle was not part of recall NHTSA campaign 97V228000 due to VIN.

- Belleville, IL, USA

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