1997 MAZDA 626 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

451

Owner Complaints

22 Crashes 8 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1997 MAZDA 626

The 1997 MAZDA 626 has received a total of 451 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (210 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (22 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 MAZDA 626

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1997 MAZDA 626, potentially affecting up to 1,664,462 vehicles.

Recall 15V674000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 1,368,500 vehicles affected

Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

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Recall 05E065000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 42,962 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS....

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

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Recall 98V249000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 213,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

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Recall 98V206001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 40,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 MAZDA 626

451 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MAZDA 626. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 210 2 Crashes 7 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 22 5 Crashes 12 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 16 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 14
Electrical System
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 10 5 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 8
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Equipment
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11157034 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 147,400 miles
THE VEHICLE IS STALLING DURING ACCELERATION AND AFTER. SOMETIMES IT'S STOPS AND CLEAR ITSELF UP AND THEN THROWS ITSELF INTO OVERDRIVE (O/D OFF LIGHTS STARTS FLASHING) ALL WHILE DRIVING IT IN THE STREET(CITY AND INTERSTATE). WHEN YOU LET THE CAR SIT AND NOT RUN IT WILL NOT FLASH BUT AFTER DRIVING AMD NOT GETTING ANY SPEED IT DOES IT AGAIN.
#11157034 | ENGINE | | 147,400 miles
THE VEHICLE IS STALLING DURING ACCELERATION AND AFTER. SOMETIMES IT'S STOPS AND CLEAR ITSELF UP AND THEN THROWS ITSELF INTO OVERDRIVE (O/D OFF LIGHTS STARTS FLASHING) ALL WHILE DRIVING IT IN THE STREET(CITY AND INTERSTATE). WHEN YOU LET THE CAR SIT AND NOT RUN IT WILL NOT FLASH BUT AFTER DRIVING AMD NOT GETTING ANY SPEED IT DOES IT AGAIN.
#11157034 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 147,400 miles
THE VEHICLE IS STALLING DURING ACCELERATION AND AFTER. SOMETIMES IT'S STOPS AND CLEAR ITSELF UP AND THEN THROWS ITSELF INTO OVERDRIVE (O/D OFF LIGHTS STARTS FLASHING) ALL WHILE DRIVING IT IN THE STREET(CITY AND INTERSTATE). WHEN YOU LET THE CAR SIT AND NOT RUN IT WILL NOT FLASH BUT AFTER DRIVING AMD NOT GETTING ANY SPEED IT DOES IT AGAIN.
#11021570 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FIVE STAR MAZDA AT (478) 841-9275 (LOCATED AT 3068 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 31210) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WOULD CALL THE CONTACT. THE DEALER DID NOT CONFIRM THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
#10948408 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | | 120,105 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL RESOLUTION REGARDING REPLACING THE IGNITION SWITCH. AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO START WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,105.

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Safety Rating for the 1997 MAZDA 626

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 MAZDA 626 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 MAZDA 626

Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 MAZDA 626. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

01599 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING PISTON STANDARDIZATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT

00598 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0421 STORED. *YC

00298 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DTC ( S ) P0300 THROUGH P0306. *YC

002/97M — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CLUNK NOISE/VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION ON LEFT TURNS. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 MAZDA 626

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1997 MAZDA 626.

Investigation RQ02004 — AIR BAGS Closed

Opened:

OVERSENSITIVE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

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