2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,750 miles

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problem #2

Jan 012000

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
I own a 2000 Mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. I have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. I had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. Now I am having trouble with the transmission and the ac. The mechanic says I need to rebuild the trans and replace the ac compressor. This is another $3000 or more. I am very disappointed in this situation. I plead with you to take action on this. I have checked several web forums and found similar problems. Please, please make Mazda accountable for building such bad cars. Fyi, I am very, very diligent in general maintenance. Thanks for your time. Chris.

- Duarte, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 112005

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,500 miles
When automatic gear is placed in reverse, gear hesitates for a few seconds before the car actually begins to move.. at 98000 I had to replace catalytic converter at selma Mazda in selma, ca..

- Fresno, CA, USA

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