1994 MAZDA 626 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1994 MAZDA 626
4 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 MAZDA 626. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
THE 1994 MAZDA 626LX WITH A V-6 2.5L MOTOR HAS REQUIRED 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN THE 8 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT TWICE AND THE ALTERNATOR TWICE AS WELL. THIS LAST TIME THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, I WAS ON I-5 HEADING NORTH NEAR THE LOS BANOS TURNOFF WHEN IT JUST STARTED SLIPPING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE FREEWAY. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED WITH THE DESIGN AND LONGEVITY OF MANY PARTS OF THIS VEHICLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA 626. THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE MECHANIC DIDN'T CHECK THE OVERHEATING FAILURE. HOWEVER, STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A TERRIBLE VIBRATION. THE MECHANIC REBUILT THE FRONT END. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT , AND THE BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY DAMAGED. THE SECOND REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THEY COULDN'T REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103696 ,AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT REPAIRS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WERE PERFORMED: NEW RADIATOR, COMPLETE TRANSMISSION SERVICE, ENGINE TUNED, AND NEW TIRES. THE DEALER STATED STEERING GEAR DRIFTS DURING TURNS. UPDATED 06/26/07 *TR
THE ALTERNATOR OR WATER PUMP BELT BROKE DUE TO WATER PUMP PULLEY ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND REQUIRE REBUILDING PROCESS. WATER PUMP PULLEY IS POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE AND NOT ALIGNED WITH THE ALTERNATOR AND HARMONIC BALANCER. V-BELT SHREDS OVER TIME DUE TO MISALIGNMENT AND LOST OF CHARGING AND COOLING IS INSTANT. WATER PUMP PULLEY ALIGNMENT SHOULD BE CHECKED AND ADJUSTED IF NEEDED, DURING ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *LA
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Other 1994 MAZDA 626 Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
161 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Power Train
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint