Car was driven undere normal conditions, doesn't seems the transmission should fail in less than 4 years.

- Stoughton, MA, USA

After SAS reprogram, the transmission will shift up/down out of control at any speed when driving up on slope, it was ok before SAS reprogram. Dealer can't find the reason

- Ruston, LA, USA

Transmission shuts up/down consistently out of control when driving up on a slope

- Ruston, LA, USA

Trnasmission shuts up/down consistently out of control when driving up on slope, and bang and bang.

- Ruston, LA, USA

Mechanic stated that the thrust bearing disintegrated. This was due to torque on the axle at the point in comes in contact with the truste bearing. The torque on the axle was due to a faulty transmission mount which allow the transmission to moved when making turns.

- South Jordan, UT, USA

Transmission has gone out and needs replacement at barely over 50,000 miles.this could pose a serious safety risk, considering that it could go out on the freeway or anywhere while the vehicle is in motion.there are many people who have this same problem and same complaint, Mazda knows there is a defect, and they refuse to fix the defect, opting to wait until the customer is out of warranty and making them absorb a portion of the charges.also, I have had 2 accidents in my car one where I was rear ended while in a stopped position and neither airbag was deployed.

- Houston, TX, USA

When at any speed the overdrive light keeps coming on, and the gear shifts very hard, the vehicle jerks/ shakes. Also, there is some type of fuel leakage coming from under the vehicle.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Overdrive light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the transmission. Transmission has been replaced three times with no correction to the problem. Dealer cannot identify the problem. The consumer stated that the intial problem was the od light was blinking, when the light blinked the vehicle would jerk and shift very hard. Also, while driving at speeds of 60 mph or more the vehicle would not shift into gear.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

Transmission warning light illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Afterwards, the transmission experienced a problem shifting gears. Dealer states that the entire transmission has to be replaced.

- Woodhaven, NY, USA

Transmission slips out of gear/downshifts inappropriately, without warning. Problem is intermittent. Dealership is at a loss.

- Florence, SC, USA

Transmission was not shifting properly, jerking into gear, etc. Dealer notified.

- Bronx, NY, USA

Drivetrain malfunctioned and transmission slips.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Transmission began to make a hard shiift and leak oil. Dealer indicated that the transmission burned out and recommended replacing it.

- San Jose, CA, USA

Automatic transmission slams into gear when put into any gear. Automatic transmission has been replaced, but problem returned. Cause unknown.

- Bedford Heights, OH, USA

Vehicle has continual electrical problems. Dashboard lighting goes out when headlights are turned on, automatic door locks disengage when using the left turn signal, and the overdrive indicator light flashes randomly. The automatic transmission is extremely rough when change gears, vehicle vibrates fiercely around 55-60 mph. The transmission needs replacing after owning vehicle for less than nine months.

- Smithville, TX, USA

While driving at 65 mph overdrive light comes on. Also vehicle shifts erractically. Problem is intermittent. Delaers cannot duplicate.

- Memphis, TN, USA

The overdrive lights is flashing, and the vehicle jerks when the gears are changing. After the vehicle was brought to the dealer, the overdrive light went off. Dealer was not able to determine what caused the problem. In January of 1997, the light came on again and when taken to the dealer, dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.

- Roswell, GA, USA

Electronic overdrive failed.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

The overdrive light came on and stayed on. Dealer says the vehicle needs new transmission.

- Baducah, KY, USA

Transmission experiences harsh engagement.

- Sunrise, FL, USA