2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,670 miles

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problem #5

Aug 072004

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
Vehicle continuously stalled when braking from 40 mph or more and when coming to a stop position. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. Dealer informed consumer that transmission needed to be replaced the first time, and the timing belt spring needed to be replaced the second time. Consumer had both parts replaced, but problem recurred.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 012005

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
While driving vehicle stalled and would not restart. Vehicle was towed, and the timing chain was found to be defective. Dealer replaced timing belt and tensioner.

- Middleboro, MA, USA

problem #3

Jun 082004

626

  • 67,350 miles
Recall 00V134000 concerning timing belt failure. While driving at 55 mph vehicle stalled. The vehicle had just enough momentum to get over to the shoulder without causing a collision. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who determined that the timing belt was defective. Consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #2

Jun 252003

(reported on)

626

  • miles
Consumer states that timing belt failed while driving, causing vehicle to stall. Related recall 00V134000, but consumer's vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Raeford, NC, USA

problem #1

May 162003

(reported on)

626

  • 65,000 miles
The timing belt tension spring broke and caused engine damage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA