1999 Mazda 626 LX from North America - Comments

I had to get a new water pump when my car had less than 30000 miles.

I've had to get new front brakes three times since I have owned the car.

I had to get a new transmission at 61000 miles. One day I got in my car on it wouldn't move when I put it in drive. I would move in second gear and reverse, but that was it. I was livid since I had just got it back after the expensive 60k maintenance package.

I am geting a new radiator today with 85000 miles.

The power antenna has been replaced two times since I have owned my car.

The CD player stopped working after two years.

I am really disappointed with the parts on this car. I have been very good about taking it to my Mazda dealer for every oil change and all maintenance; including the very expensive 15k, 30k, 45k and 60k maintenance that Mazda recommends.

I do have to say, that my dealer (the one I bought it at and have service it) stood behind me when the transmission failed. When I received the call about the $2300 to replace the transmission, I went through the roof and told them it was simply unacceptable and demanded to talk to someone within Mazda. None-the-less, Mazda paid for the transmission and I paid for the labor. I was not going to stop complaining until they listened, and thanks to my dealer I did not have to complain for long!

Today, I took it in for an early 90k maintenance and received a call about an hour ago that I needed a new radiator. No lights were on, no other "warning" signs were present, but now I get to pay approx. 480 dollars for a new radiator.

Now I know why the 626 was discontinued! It is labeled a Mazda product, but it is built with cheap Ford parts.

I feel bad for this guy. That's horrendous! Thank god you had a descent dealer to work with. It's interesting because I own a 1998 Mazda 626 that I bought new and I've yet to have a single problem with it except at 60K it needed new spark plug wires and that's it (except for normal scheduled fluid maintenance).

It has 66K miles on it now and is paid for in 3 months. I hope like hell the transmission doesn't go!!!