1985 Mazda 626 L from Trinidad and Tobago - Comments

Engine drive belt burst.

Air conditioning fan switch failed.

Engine was constantly throwing oil into the air cleaner housing, and also throwing it out of the dipstick shaft.

Engine mysteriously used to overheat - never found out why.

Front wheel bearings failed - these are very expensive.

Had to overhaul steering rack due to leakage of fluid.

Starter failed, fuel pump failed, velocity joints failed.

When I finally got rid of this car, it was emitting a 'whistling' sound - never solved that one...

A nice car to drive with very good handling and acceleration.

Seats reasonably comfortable, perhaps a little low in height.

Devastatingly thirsty car.

Not a very reliable car, something seemed to go wrong every few weeks...

I currently drive a Mazda 626 LX and love the car; the only problem I've run into after trading in my old Plymouth has been a cooling system problem. is this common among the 626? I haven't really found any other major problems at all. I think that the cooling system problem can be attributed to a cracked or burst pipe along the firewall (the part of the car that separates the driver from the engine) which spewed anti-freeze everywhere along the back. otherwise, the car drives like a dream, and I love the fact that I have a 5-speed tranny on the 2.0L engine. if anyone has any suggestions as to what the problem might be, please email me. my address is n_rados@hotmail.com ; the car smokes really badly, but that is just due to the cooling system needing to be repaired.

It's good car, but sometimes getting a few problem.

Air Condition fan switch level 1-2-3 not working. Only level4 is working.

Motor oil problem, oil is dripping to floor. It's very bad

and no one repair it.

Thanks.

Musa Demirelli Bishkek.

Run from this car. I live in Trinidad and Tobago. I bought a 626LX 10 months ago; I paid $1,000usd for it only to spend almost $1,000usd in parts and repairs over the last 10 months. Finally I got rid of it two days ago. I got $900usd for it. Take my advice: RUN FROM THAT.

P.S. I am renting a Mazda 323F and it works great. But burns a little gas. If you can afford it I recommend it.