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1997 Mazda 626 Sedan

 
 
 
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Mazda 626 Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Info is not yet available.
  • Transmission 5-speed Manual
  • Horse Power 114 hp @ 5500 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 23/31 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 1997 Mazda 626

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  • Safety

  • Pros

    Attractive styling, rear seat leg/foot room, sweet V-6 engine

  • Cons

    Underpowered four-cylinder engine, tacked-on chrome grille

  • What's New for 1997

    LX V6 and ES models gain power and torque, while the four-cylinder LX gets a Lexus-like trim package that includes two-tone paint, chrome…

 
What Others Are Saying

Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (52 total reviews)

My car gretta...

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Vehicle: 1997 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan

I've seen a lot of bad reviews on here about the mazda 626 and I just have to say mine has been through my sister and myself and it's still going. It's over 200,000 and we both have put little to no money into this car. After I get another car I plan on giving it to my father to let him drive it till it dies. It may have slight issues but it's over 15 years old so I can't complain. I think my alternator might be going bad now but I'm assuming it was never replaced before so for 200,000 miles and the little cost I've had to spend I say it's not bad.



A decent car with issues

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Vehicle: 1997 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan

The 626 Would be a great little car, but it seems to always have something wrong. Firstly, by the time I got the car just over 100,000 Miles, A CV needed to be replaced. Later it was discovered that the engine produced prodigious amounts of smoke upon starting after sitting. this is one of the main problems with the car, The 626's of this year are well known for having very poor valve stem seals. The car uses about 2 quarts per 200 miles. After, it was also discovered that the Coil springs on both front sides were actually cracked and about to fall off the mounts, and that both ball joints needed to be swapped out. In my opinion, once these cars get a few miles they tend to lose reliabilit



Good ol mazda

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Vehicle: 1997 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan

Had one of these as my first car, bought it with 197,000 miles and experienced one problem after the next. The car had horrible power steering problems, brakes went bad after one month, then the alternator left me stranded in a busy intersection. Once all the problems were fixed...Very reliable car, gutsy little engine and very well made. I was upset when this car got stolen from me only 6 months after buying it...but life goes on and so does Mazda....Zoom, Zoom!


 
 
 
Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 23
  • cty
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  • 31
  • highway
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Full 1997 Mazda 626 Review

What's New for 1997

LX V6 and ES models gain power and torque, while the four-cylinder LX gets a Lexus-like trim package that includes two-tone paint, chrome wheel covers, leather interior, and other creature comforts. Audio systems are revised and two new colors debut.

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sikhanda
sikhanda
05-23-2002
Should Timing Belt Be Changed In 60k Maitenance Of Mazda 626?
I have a 1997 Mazda-626. The dealer wants to change the timing belt and driving belt during 60K mile maintenance service. Another mechanic said that there is no need to change these. Does anybody know...

osorio
osorio
02-23-2005
Mazda 626
Where can I find the part numbers for all the engine mounts of my Mazda 626 1997 ???...

alanbiogen
alanbiogen
09-04-2013
Mazda 626 Transmission Questions
I totally feel for you. I own the exact same year and model 626 and I am very familiar with this transmission. I had major problems with it. Most of this car was manufactured and assembled by Mazda...


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