1994 Mazda 626 engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Mazda 626 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 20, 2010
“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…”
filed Apr 25, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 626 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 626 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 626 | 20 | 11% |
| 2000 626 | 18 | 8% |
| 1999 626 | 48 | 15% |
| 1998 626 | 81 | 19% |
| 1997 626 | 39 | 11% |
| 1996 626 | 33 | 9% |
| 1995 626 | 28 | 6% |
| 1993 626 | 12 | 10% |
| 1991 626 | 5 | 8% |
| 1990 626 | 8 | 18% |
| 1989 626 | 6 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Mazda 626
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.