1997 Mazda 626 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 358 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,678miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Mazda 626, 1% of the 358 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,678 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We recently bought or Mazda 626 from a dealer we were told that we were getting a quality car. We were fooled. With in the first week we had to buy part after part.change the trans fluid, change the distributor , spark plug wires, spark plugs, router motor, ignition coil, clean fuel injectors , replace fuel filter, still need to get a trans cooler as soon as I can. It took us a few years to save for a car. We trusted a dealer and got screwed! We have no money left and a car we can only use on a limited basis. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535068, filed 2013-08, 11,678 miles“Fuel injection malfunctioned, causing car to stall. When starting up, wouldn't turn over , would open gas tank then car would start sometimes. Put in shop took 30days to get part then within the same year. The alternator failed now within a year. The same problem is arising. It been in the shop 5 times since I purchased the vehicle a little over 2 years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #708019, filed 1999-06“From start up vehical runs very rough idle. Check engine light comes on often. Been to dealer three times about the same problems. They always say it is normal for this vehicle ?”
NHTSA complaint #730681, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mazda 626
233 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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