Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 00198 | 04/15/1998 | 00194 | 603891 | Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| N002/94R | 12/01/1994 | N002/94 | 38080 | Steering gear clunking noise. *tw | 02/28/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 103696 | 1 | 04/30/1994 |
| 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 would pull from the left to the right, the vehicle would not drive straight , and the brakes were completely damaged. the second repair shop stated that they couldn't repair the vehicle due to the damages. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and the failure mileage was 103696 ,and the current mileage was 104,000. *ak the consumer stated prior to the most recent repairs the following services were performed: new radiator, complete transmission service, engine tuned, and new tires. the dealer stated steering gear drifts during turns. updated 06/26/07 *tr | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| When driving and truning the steering make noise . please describe .*ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 02/21/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Automatic transmission failed under 80,000 miles. it was subject to safety recall but dealer in atlanta, ga, (rick case mazda in gwinnett county) said that problem was different from recall and charged $2,954.03 for fixing it. if the dealer was honest, and i believe it is, then mazda has a problem with this transmission.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Hole in power steering hose, caused fluid to leak onto engine. *skd | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power steering rack and pinion failed. *sd | |||