Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/25/2005 | 50000 | 4 | 04/14/2003 |
| 1. bought a 1998 mazda 626 lx. 2. at 56000 miles, engine needed a new header. 3. at 57000 miles, starter motor failed. 3. at 60000 miles, transmission failed. 4. currently at 70000 miles, need new exhaust system | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/25/2005 | 50000 | 4 | 04/14/2003 |
| 1. bought a 1998 mazda 626 lx. 2. at 56000 miles, engine needed a new header. 3. at 57000 miles, starter motor failed. 3. at 60000 miles, transmission failed. 4. currently at 70000 miles, need new exhaust system | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 06/14/1999 | ||
| Just parked vehicle & left. neighbors knocked on door to inform owner vehicle was on fire. fire department called & put flames out. was informed the battery was cause of fire. there was no prior warning. *ak *ml | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| When turning the wheel to the right the power window fuse blows ignition switch may be the cause, and 86'and 87' report the same problem. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 06/25/2005 | 50000 | 4 | 04/14/2003 |
| 1. bought a 1998 mazda 626 lx. 2. at 56000 miles, engine needed a new header. 3. at 57000 miles, starter motor failed. 3. at 60000 miles, transmission failed. 4. currently at 70000 miles, need new exhaust system | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Fire started under hood. possibly around fuel filter and/or wiring harness area. resulted in severe fire that totaled the vehicle. | |||