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Great Car
salty1211, 12/03/2011
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1999 Mazda back in May , It has 207,000 Plus miles all I have done to it is Oil Change and Lub . I like all the extra features which are to many to disribe . After owning a Ford -150 4 X 4 I enjoy the Gas Milage I get on The Mazda .
Falling Apart
ann, 09/08/2009
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My 626 was my first vehicle. This was a great started car, very reliable. However, as soon as it neared 80,000 miles things started snowballing. I had belt problems causing acceleration problems, to the point that it was unsafe to drive. This was a minor repair compared to the transmission I had to replace at 95,000 miles. It was running smoothly then just gave out one day. I was told by a local mechanic this is a very common issue. Mine was the third '99 Mazda 626 the shop had seen this year for the same issue. Since the transmission was replaced I've had major problems with the a/c and battery. The car just shut off going 40 mph down the highway today. I am officially retiring this vehicle
Great Car
Ruth, 03/11/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Adequate Room. Love the oscillating vents...love the electric roof. Extremely reliable...never a moments problem.
Nice car, bad transmission
spg, 11/13/2005
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very nice and comfortable family sedan. Gets over 30mpg. Down side, auto transmission failed at 80,000 miles and cost $3500 to replace at dealer and still is not right. Due to possible design flaw, transmission overheats during extended highway use causing failure. Don't buy unless it has a transmission cooler in front of radiator.
More than what I bargained for
impressed, 07/03/2009
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this demo car in 2000. I liked the leather seats and deserts colors.It has a very roomy back seat. Lots of head room. We were concerned after the purchase that the transmission seemed to snap. After several visits to the dealer we ended up having the motor mounts replined, which was under warranty. The radio quit working under warranty. The anntena has failed not under warranty and we have replaced a visor. Other than that the car just keeps going now at 138,000 miles. We replaced the brakes, tune ups, the timing belt at the right mileage, recently a new battery. The car feels solid and strong. Can't believe it didn't fall apart after warranty. I'll drive it until it dies.
Great Car
CCRAY, 03/19/2002
1999 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am very pleased with my decision. I had a '93 MX-6 with the same engine (2.5 V-6) and it is terrific. Wasn't sure what to expect with the automatic but it provides good power. The interior layout is very good, I'm a big guy 6'3" 280 and have no problems. If it had the Honda nameplate it would've won every award, but I like Mazda because you can usually get a good deal and their build quality is good.
Good car
Ray, 10/24/2009
1999 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought our red Mazda hot rod used off of a two year lease with about 36,000 miles. Now have 184000. Normal maintenance, no unusual problems, continues to run like a champ. Looks great, but there now is corrosion underneath the car around suspension components and gas tank. My trusted mechanic recommended that my daughter not drive it 250 miles to university considering it could break down far from home. This car which has taken my family on trips across the US is now in semi retirement shuttling my youngest son to school and back (10 miles). Although it's now our "beater" it still looks good with its red, rust free exterior, leather seats and still shiny aluminum wheels.
Great auto!
Tim Jarnagan, 04/29/2017
updated 05/01/2018
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent car, fantastic performance and extremely reliable for 18 years!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
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- Reliability
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Used and Abused but still rolling along
BudMech, 07/31/2010
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My dad bought me this car in February of 2010 for my sophomore year in high school. We knew it had problems but we got it for only $1,180 and 129,000 miles on the odometer. After having it inspected the next day I discovered that it was a hunk of junk basically. It still needs its driver's side steering control arm replaced,a new catalytic converter, a new muffler and eventually the transmission. The car is working its way down the shifter and is unstable in Park and Reverse gears. The minor stuff is the power antenna and driver's power door locking mechanism and discs and drums. He uses it to drive to work and it hasn't killed him yet so maybe it will give out before I "officially get it."
My 626
deonne, 01/13/2003
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Mazda 626 is a popular vehicle. However, do not let this fool you. I have had problems with my Mazda and am currently replacing the transmission at 71,000 miles. Now, after much research, I've found that the 626 has a common transmission problem. Unfortunately, it is not on the current list of recalls - but you can find it with the Office of Defects from the National Transporation Highway Safety. Please also be aware that Mazda Corporation does not stand up for the consumer, but sell vehicles with known defects. I recommend you think about buying another car, before you buy a Mazda.
My Awesome 626. Love her to death.
Javes, 05/11/2010
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Alright, so I bought this great piece of engineering my sophomore year of high school. I am now a sophomore in college. I love this vehicle! Small but, "quick" 2 liter engine coupled with the five speed manual is great to drive. Don't buy an auto, LOL. No fun, at all (and unreliable), great interior, clean, with a decent sound system. (I remember, it was decent. Lost the cd player at about. 145,000 miles.) power antenna is great! People just don't take care of them (grease) and say that it's mazdas fault. (sorry, its yours.) clutch is still going, at 165,000 miles! As the reliability reports says, the intake gasket does go, I replaced mine at 135,000. No major problems since.
Great second-hand car!
kingsubbu, 10/16/2003
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from a used car dealership about 2 months back. Its been simply great! I bought the car with abt 50K miles on it...have already put on close to 6K miles in less than 2 months and I must say its been pure joy all the way!
I love my car
krissy, 11/14/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my car. I had a 95 626 and traded it in for a 99. I could not find a vehicle that I liked as much as this one for the price.
Love it, love it, love it.......
TJW, 12/03/2002
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very nice vehicle - comfortable, excellent ride, all the options without all the cash. Even though I bought used with 41k miles, I wouldn't hesitate recommending this vehicle.
Puff Ball
rosco, 09/12/2003
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not enough power. Poor transmisson.
165,000 miles and still running
Rita, 04/29/2009
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 1999 626, manual transmission (we bought it new) has 165,000 miles on it. It is now a "college car" for my son. The engine went out a few weeks ago and we opted to put a used one in (100,000 miles on this one). $1,800.00 later and the car is running great. We could not find a used car for the price of repairing this one. The body and interior on this car still looks great. Only problems..antenna won't go down, one power window doesn't work (back seat) other than that this car has been almost repair free. I hope we can get another few years on the new engine.....
I got a lemon
saint, 11/23/2003
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1999 626 new in 1999. At only 50 miles I had to bring it in because it needed an entirely new timing belt system. It only got worse after that. My car was in and out of the shop so often that I could have claimed under the FL lemon law if it had been in the shop one more day. I think part of the problem was the inadequate dealer service shop and bad luck. I had bought this car based on its reliability. I am trading tomorrow and I won't miss my car.
Decent Car for the Price
Paul71, 06/27/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife has had no problems with her 626. This car is a good Accord/Camry alternative that we were able to buy for thousands less than either of those comparably equipped.
bought new in 99 still driving fine
deason, 08/12/2005
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new in 1999. The first problem i had was in 2004 i replaced the front struts. then had to replace the front axle . after 100K miles i had to replace the drive belt along with the water pump. i consider this a good car... no problems at all till around 100K miles which i think is pretty standard or better than standard for most cars. will drive until it stops running
More Trouble Than My Three Kids!
Samantha Rector , 10/11/2005
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with 60,000 miles. And in two weeks of owning the car the transmission went out. The car was under a 30 day warranty so the dealership paid for a rebuilt transmission to put into the car. Less than a year later the transmission that was put in went out. I had to pay $1,800.00 to have another transmission put in (this is the third transmission in this car). I had to take back 6 months later because my car would not go into reverse. The mechanic told me that the transmission in the Mazda's are consistently failing. A/C stopped working. Pulley is going out. Trading in for a Infiniti.
A good car
NRI, 12/10/2008
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car for following reasons 1. Comfort. I love the interior comforts and the features that it has like Swing Vents 2. Driving. The acceleration was good. Pick up was not comparable to Chrysler V6 but not bad either. 3. I have driven this car over the NH mountains and never had issues. 4. Had to recharge the AC at about 97kmiles and timing belt replaced and after that the AC is fine without issues Regular oil changes , 90000 service, done. Recently had to replace the transmission hose as it had some problems.
Never Again
Very Confused, 01/10/2008
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car in 06 from a private owner. The car was in great condition and had 62k miles on it. 6 months after buying the car my the cd player decided it no longer wanted to play cds, the antenna will not go down and it makes this horrible noise whenever I put the radio on, now the AC doesnt work anymore I was told that the entire dash board needs to come out for the problem to be fixed $$$$$, also the power door locks doesnt work any more that too is making an awful loud noise that I cant stand This car is more of a headache than anything else. I wish i would have done more research on these types of cars and i only have 83,246 miles imagine what will happen at 40,000 save your money
Wish I had gotten more out of her.
yakobemil, 09/04/2010
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was really excited when I got my 626. The oscillating AC was the coolest thing. I got it a year ago with 130,000 miles on it, seeing as I was a high school student, I didn't need anything fancy. Sadly, things started going wrong as soon as I got it. The o2 Sensor had to be replaced twice. The transmission started having major problems after two weeks, and the fuel pump went out. I ended up spending more on repairs than I did on the actual car. I did love it, though. One morning on my way to school the transmission went out going up a hill. 138,000 Miles. That was the last time I drove it. I sold it for 500 for parts. The transmission is known to go out on these models, though.
TRANSMISSION,TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION!
Tamika, 01/20/2004
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Yah, I KNOW that I have more than 90000 mi on a 1999 626, But does that mean that I should not be upset that my car has been in the shop more than I have had it in my possesion?! Not only did I change the transmission, but the enginge. Oh! And it gets better, the car is currently at the shop(Im still paying a car note monthly!) because the check engine light has been on forever. I am paying for the sensor to be changed, and was told if that doesn't work the dealership will have to order me a new chip! Basiclly I have replaced the entire car. If I decide to sell it, its not worth even close to what I've put into this.
626 experience
Ken Jordan, 07/22/2006
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 626 I bought new has performed well except for the air conditioning which I had problems with from week one. I experienced some belt trouble after 100,000 miles. It was caused by the harmonic balancer. Overall it has been a good car. The engine is a v6 and is a little loud.
Gotta love the growl
MJR, 07/07/2002
1999 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Solid car. 2.4L V-6 GROWLS...and I love it! Lots of room inside, fun to drive 5-speed, simple but sharp styling.
Not a bad little car
undertaker, 04/18/2004
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had pretty good luck with my 626. Car has very little pep, but continues to trot along. I can tell the transmission is going to go soon. I've not had anything go wrong with this car outside of very minor things (power antenna stays up, clock set button doesn't work, one dash light is out). No big deal. Fit and finish are pretty bad on the interior, but I'm a pretty big guy and admittedly rough on things.
Mazda doesn't suck
10/03/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my 626, first Mazda I ever owned, with 52000 miles. Drives like new and have had no problems. Could use more power and better gas milage as well as a little more room. Would buy Mazda again. New Mazda 6 should solve most complaints everyone has of the 626.
I love it
darrellkirby888, 04/04/2009
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my 1999 Mazda 626! I drove it home 100 miles the first night I owned it and fell in love with it! I purchased it to replace my 1992 Accord that bit the dust. My friends love the swinging air vents. The car runs great and looks decent for Mazda styling. I never expected to be so satisfied with it!
Great valure
Jim Beck, 07/30/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Although it has absolutely now power in the 4 cyl. It has been very reliable. Besides oil and gas I have spent no money on the car. I put lots of miles on the car and it still runs well. same features as camry or accord at much lower price. Could look more sporty.
Excellent Mid-grade Car
flysandy72, 07/17/2003
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 626 has been an excellent car. I found this model with a comfortable leather interior that feels much more expensive. My 4 cylinder could use a bit more power so go for the V6 if you can (later years only offer leather with V6). Only other complaints are road noise and turn radius, two issues I can live with for the price.
This car runs great
Eric Fisher, 06/24/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For a 4 cyl. this car has attitude!!!
still "zoomin'"
BananaDoc, 10/04/2003
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A wonderfully reliable workhorse. Never give it a thought, just get in and go. Comparisons to Accord/Camry/Etc. Are obvious given the price point, but I argue the 626, at least the LX V6, does it better and with tremendous amounts of style or the competition. Everytime I stroll towards the car in a crowded parking lot--I never see a prettier package without spending $20,000 more! It is a real looker! With the leather/moonroof/power-out- the-yingyang combo, you would be pressed to find as well heeled a car for double the money!
Great car for me
jazzy, 08/24/2008
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in 2004. It had over 100 thousand miles on it. I have not had any Major car problems until this year 2008 at 166,147 miles. I have put in a transmission and a timing belt in it. It rides very well. No other maintenance problems, regular maintenance upkeep. Very good value for the money for me.
very poor transmission design
Shaun Petross, 11/30/2003
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
when having the tranny flushed you cannot change the filter out unless you take the whole transmission out my transmission is out at only 78,000 miles and to repair will cost half the value
Best one yet
Rachel, 12/13/2008
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new and have no regrets. I have the car maintained regularly and it is garage kept. It has not broken down on me yet and the repairs have really only been maintainance items. Best car I have ever owned in terms of reliability.
Mazda 626 1999
Bullfrogjw, 07/09/2009
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Transmission went out at 155k, significant exhaust problems. Car was pretty reliable always started. o2 sensor needed to be changed once a year.
Excellent Car
Bfar, 08/14/2002
1999 Mazda 626 ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had car for three years and have not had any problems with any components. Taking ordinary care of maintenance was the only thing that was necessary. Dealership service was outstanding.
Not too Shabby
RPerez01, 12/05/2003
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
At times I wish I could buy another car only because I like to have a new car all the time (but I'm not rich) Maybe its not as stylish as others but its not a bad looking car I have spruced it up a bit with a spoiler, added wood trim around dash, radio, shifter also updated the grill with the 2000 model grill (BIGGER Mazda logo) and added some chrome molding around front and rear bumpers and it looks great. Next a nice set of rims and that should be all. Otherwise no real complaints, replaced timing belt, brakes and 2 sensors (normal stuff)
Was good but now...
Jessica, 01/09/2008
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 45K on it and never had any problems up until 3 months ago.(100K) It has been a snowball ever since the Altanator belt went. Now the Alt. is bad the O2 sensor (don't know which one) The is oil leaking into exhaust valve, piston ring, fuel injector, there is a vacuum leak. The antenna has been broke since a month after i bought it. Sway bar was broke never knew till we changed the brakes. The altinator is very hard to get at. I loved the car and now it is snowballing on down. I kept up on it and took care of it. But I am to poor to fix it all at once now.
Another great Mazda
Luv that Mazda, 08/16/2005
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 6th 626 (1st one was in '79). In 175,000 miles only one problem - the heat gauge failed and had to replace the instrument cluster. At this point I get 28 - 31 mpg (with the 5-speed) and am driving 3000+ miles/month. The car still looks good, and like our others, I expect to drive it for 200,000+ miles. Still haven't replaced a clutch, or anything other than normal maintenance. Wish my van was as reliable.
This is a quality vehicle
traben, 09/04/2010
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i got this Mazda used! Granted it doesnt have any power but other then that i love this car!!! it now has nearly 200,000 miles on it and it runs great!!!!!!!
worse value loss; cheaply made
shana, 10/27/2005
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car blew its engine at 116,000 miles; you be the judge of if that's good or not. It was very well maintained. I work in appraisals of cars and the Mazdas lose value very quickly and are not the best engineered vehicles by any means. Looks of the car lead me to it and also purchased it before I entered my career of knowing now what holds value better than other vehicles and which vehicles have a better track record on performance than others. Looks cute, drives okay. No value and cheaply made.
Not bad for the money
tharry8, 06/08/2008
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used in 2006 for $4900 and had 60,000 miles on it. Now have 104,000 miles. No real problems, just normal maintenance. 4cyl has very little power, and gas mileage isn't that good (22 mpg) considering the lack of performance. I can see the Ford influences, what a shame. Thought I was getting a Japanese car. Should have done my homework. Bought for daughter to train on, kind of a bumper car if you know what I mean.
mazda99
missy01, 01/22/2004
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It was a well running car until it reached 70,000 miles. Lots of problems after this point. I did not abuse this car, I had the oil changed and the car checked every 3,000 miles. Had to replace transmission. Every year the coolant bottle cracks, replaced twice under warranty and every year there after. Would recommend to lease this car, not to buy it-too many problems.
Great Car
Adam , 07/08/2002
1999 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 626 a couple of years ago and have decided that it is the best car I have owned. I believe that the ES is much nicer than the LX even if they are small differences, and I think that they are worth the money. Additionaly the car is pretty quick and has been very reliable on long cross country trips. I would prefer a 626 ES over a Corrolla any day.
cheap car
master g, 08/27/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the door seals came apart, it has no abs brakes so braking is bad, the power windows are really slow to close or open, radio is cheap, ride is smooth but turns are scary if speed is high, resale value is poor.
Check other Better Cars
AnandCR, 06/08/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I would advice not to go for it. The Transmission by Ford is useless and all these years they can't even build a simple automatic reliable transmission. Transmission sucks and produces knock on very shift on a stop and go stop and go road.
Sensible Buy
technoguys, 09/08/2002
1999 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a used car from dealer. It is a 1999 with 24K miles, for about 13K on road. I have put about 11K miles on it. No probs so far, just regular oil change, 30K service & not a cent more. We did a 2000 miles in four days & it was cool.
makingasale
hays1ch, 05/29/2004
1999 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
overall not a bad vehicle but for me its to small, engine performance is really good,climbs mountains great,city driving could be better as far as milage, but highway milage is good.