1998 Mazda 626 power train problems

313 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Mazda 626 — 72% of all complaints for this model year.

313

Power Train complaints

72%

share of all complaints

89,600 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Since owning the mazda 626 I have had a very big problem the transmission slipping. It will slip going into second gear. If its below 60 degrees the car wont shift into drive until the motor gets hot enough. The car is like this every single day and does it every time it is driven. Also the…”
filed Jan 8, 2018
“Transmission problems! Right now the car is at the mechanic having the transmission replaced. I know I am not the only one with this problem, please do something. Right now replacing it for a rebuilt one is $1,100, but being a manufacturer problem, it may not last another year. I am the 3rd owner…”
filed Dec 24, 2011

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in…
01-010-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 26, 2022
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement A/T is installed…
05-002-21-3854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 8, 2021