Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| When the brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. the vehicle had 2 transmission replaced. the rack and pinion and power steering failed. the consumer requested reimbursement. *nlm *nlm | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 4 | 09/18/2001 | ||
| The steering box assembly failed. *yh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Problems with stabilizer bushings and power steering.*mr at approximately 27000 miles the stabilizer bushings were replaced. again at 43000 they needed to be replaced again by then the vehicle was out of warranty. the power steering was very squeaky when making turns. *nm | |||
| 04/02/2003 | |||
| While driving the vehicles power steering leaked fluid which made it difficult to drive. the dealer was notified. *nlm | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 50000 | 7 | 01/01/2000 |
| I own a 2000 mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. i have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. i had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. now i am having trouble with the transmission and the ac. the mechanic says i need to rebuild the trans and replace the ac compressor. this is another $3000 or more. i am very disappointed in this situation. i plead with you to take action on this. i have checked several web forums and found similar problems. please, please make mazda accountable for building such bad cars. fyi, i am very, very diligent in general maintenance. thanks for your time. chris. *nm | |||