Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11/15/20030
 In addition to smelling gas - the radio and antenna doesn't work. now the sunroof won't close all the way. the check engine light comes on more often than not since i had the car. the key sometimes won't fit into door lock and even though the car looks brand new and has been well taken care off - it just seems to fall apart. the glove compartment lock fell apart but the biggest thing is the sunroof won't close all the way. this is my 3rd mazda and i will never buy another one.
11/01/200060000207/14/2000
 1997 mazda 626 his car continues to have transmission problems. all of the problems are intermittent. occasionally the car will not accelerate even when the rpm's climb. the automatic transmission shifts hard, it slams from gear to gear especially when shifting up a gear. overdrive slips in and out, the overdrive light flashes when the overdrive slips. there is one isolated incident on a long highway trip where the car would not go above 45. it started to smoke and so i pulled over and shut off the car. i still have not figured out where the transmission fluid came from but when i looked under the hood there was fluid everywhere, as if about a quart of fluid had been sprayed or burst.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/15/2000411/01/1996
 The transmission went out in sept. of 2000. the car has been servised by university mazda front brakes wearing engine light , battery and shift console problems. the car is a lemon.*ak( dot number: )
02/01/19975
 Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. dealer replace brakes 5 times. common problem. please provide further information and vin#. *ak
03/21/1998312/01/1997
 No summary included for this vehicle. *ak
12/30/1998
 Rotors have been replaced three times with 38,000 miles on vehicle. brakes get wet and they squeal. dealer contacted, and stated the problem was normal. speedometer rpm will go way up when driving and car is warm. dealer stated this problem was normal. please provide more information. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
09/04/2001110/01/1997
 Sudden accleration, brakes failed. *ak
04/13/1998210/01/1997
 Brakes continually fade, replacement of the faulty brake pads did not rectify fading.
07/06/1998
 While traveling consumer tried to depress the brakes, the pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle did not respond, causing an accident. please provide further details. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
08/15/2000411/01/1996
 The transmission went out in sept. of 2000. the car has been servised by university mazda front brakes wearing engine light , battery and shift console problems. the car is a lemon.*ak( dot number: )
11/05/19992
 Vehicle experiences premature brake wear. *ak
08/23/1998412/01/1997
 I was told in a letter by mazda that the reason my brakes go out is because i ride my brakes and that my account was noted for this. the only problem is no one from mazda can give me a copy of the documented proof that this is the problem. they can't tell me at all what or why my tranmisson has gone out.
03/21/1998312/01/1997
 No summary included for this vehicle. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
02/15/2000302/01/1997
 Brakes have worn unevenly and when braking at high speeds vehicle pulls to side. pads wear unevenly and sticks at times. vehicle once spun 540deg when braking on hwy. third set of pads installed on vehicle since purchased. mostly hwy driving.
04/13/1998210/01/1997
 Brakes continually fade, replacement of the faulty brake pads did not rectify fading.
306/01/1997
 Front brake pads are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. *ak the rotors has been turned. three pair of brake shoes replaced within months of each other. *yh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
12/30/1998
 Rotors have been replaced three times with 38,000 miles on vehicle. brakes get wet and they squeal. dealer contacted, and stated the problem was normal. speedometer rpm will go way up when driving and car is warm. dealer stated this problem was normal. please provide more information. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
809/01/1996
 Brakes need repair around 7000 miles every time. *ak