3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,333 miles

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problem #3

Mar 032003

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
1999 Mazda 626 -complete transmission failure in March,2003. Replaced with rebuilt transmission for $2048 - Jan-2006 - complete transmission failure again. I have also replaced catalytic converter twice, within one years time.

- Bluefield, WV, USA

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problem #2

May 042005

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
Sluggish performance and "check engine" light illuminated which resulted in my bringing the automobile into my mechanic for servcing - diagnostic code (2nd time for this code) resulted in a replacement of 2 oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter at a cost of > $750. The first time this code appeared, the mechanic tuned up the engine, which cost $300.

- Branchburg, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jan 122004

(reported on)

626

  • miles
The catalytic converter malfunctioned. Also, torque converter became defective, resulting in major transmission problems.

- Eldorado, IL, USA

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