1999 MAZDA 626 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
372
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 MAZDA 626
The 1999 MAZDA 626 has received a total of 372 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (219 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (20 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 MAZDA 626
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1999 MAZDA 626, potentially affecting up to 161,232 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →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.
View full details →Recall 00V134000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 31,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.
Consequence: THE BROKEN SPRING MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT, RESULTING POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TENSIONER INSTALLED AND REPLACE IT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED TENSIONER.
View full details →Recall 00V074000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 71,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RESERVOIR TANK CAN DROP GRADUALLY AS THE BRAKE PAD OR SHOE WEARS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS. ALSO, THE PRESSURE COULD REACH A POINT THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRUM...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 MAZDA 626
372 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MAZDA 626. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTED. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, SMOKE BEGIN TO FLOW FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND I MUST IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGE THE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION POSITION.
WHEN ENGAGING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, I MUST IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE CONTACT POSITION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ENGAGED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
WHEN ENGAGING IGNITION SWITCH TO START VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES UP FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF SWITCH. THIS PROBLEM STARTED 2011. VEHICLE IS IN STORAGE AT THIS TIME.
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP WHICH IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE BY MAZDA THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. THIS BS WITH IT COST MY WIFE HER JOB
Safety Rating for the 1999 MAZDA 626
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 MAZDA 626 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 MAZDA 626
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 MAZDA 626. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0700402 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR. *TT
0901801 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON SERVICE INFORMATION FOR KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *SLC
00300R — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK NOISE THAT CAN BE HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 800 - 1400 RPM AFTER THE ENGINE REACHES OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT
00400R — SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TAPPING NOISE WHICH CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AFTER A COLD START. *TT
00300 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK NOISE THAT CAN BE HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 800 - 1400 RPM AFTER THE ENGINE REACHES OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT
01199 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VEHICLES WITH FS 4-CYLINDER ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAK AT ACCESSORY BLOCK HEATER. *TT
010699 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN POWER WINDOW IS OPERATED UP OR DOWN. *TT
00999 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW THE TRUNK LID ON SOME VEHICLES MAY BE HARD TO CLOSE. *TT
00999 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1132 AND / OR P1131. *TT
01399 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1131 / P1132 AND NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 MAZDA 626
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA 626
- 1994 MAZDA 626 — 353 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA 626 — 587 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA 626 — 426 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA 626 — 451 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA 626 — 499 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA 626 (current)
- 2000 MAZDA 626 — 280 complaints
- 2001 MAZDA 626 — 235 complaints
- 2002 MAZDA 626 — 99 complaints
- 2003 MAZDA 626 — 9 complaints
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