2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,558 miles

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problem #5

May 202007

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
I have a '95 Mazda 626 2.0L autotrans, it drives fine in town and for short periods but since I live in a rural area most shopping is done and hour from home. On such trips, my car will begin to shift hard and the O/D off light will start flashing. I've talked to the Mazda dealership and they said its a typical Mazda problem and to unhook the neg battery cable, wait 3 minutes then reconnect and the light will be off. This works but I shouldn't have to reset the computer every time I drive my car for an hour. I've also done lots of internet research and it appears this is a very common problem caused by the transmission overheating and eventually burning up. I've found Mazda tsb #0500502 published May 21, 2002 that shows Mazda is aware of the said problem and also knows how to correct this issue, so why is it the consumers responsibility to install the atf cooler kit when madza admits the transmission needs this part to run effectively for long term vehicle use?? Mazda should be picking up the tab by either replacing the tranny with one that works properly or install the cooler kit themselves!!

- Heyburn, ID, USA

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problem #4

Dec 272004

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 122,790 miles
I own a 1995 Mazda 626 4cyl, 4dr, automatic. The O/D light started flashing the other day and now my transmission will only shift into gear when it wants to. The car idles well, but while on the road for more than 10 mins (while the engine gets heated up), then the car looses power and jerks trying to get into a gear. After reading the issues online, am pretty sure that the transmission may have to be replaced or at least something fixed in it. Looking for some help...

- Richmond, VA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 012002

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,000 miles
1995 Mazda 626 with approximately 102,000 miles. Transmission failed to engage just after exiting from the highway, requiring a complete new transmission. Transmission mechanic voiced that Mazda used Ford transmissions in this model year and that these have been prone to early failure.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

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problem #2

Oct 271999

(reported on)

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmisson fluid bypassed the torque converter seal, sucking air with the fluid. Fluid and clutch pack burned, causing the transmission to go. The dealer has replaced the transmission two times prior to this incident.

- Smithville, TX, USA

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problem #1

Sep 021999

(reported on)

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving transmission went out, causing the fluid to spill onto the radiator which caused the vehicle to smoke. Dealer said vehicle needs new radiator and trasmission.

- Arnold, MD, USA

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