5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,664 miles

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problem #11

Aug 152004

626 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 105,300 miles
Overheated transmission leading to the tedious and costly process of getting another transmission with a cooler kit.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #10

Feb 082003

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ive had my transmission replaced once and im going to have it replaced again because its slipping.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #9

Dec 232002

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles
The overdrive light came on and stayed on. Transimission gives a jerk when shifting in low gear. Dealer says the vehicle needs new transmission.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #8

Sep 232000

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speedometer was not working properly. When driving speedometer will go back to zero. Gauges on dash will start to act erractically. Vehicle stayed in third gear. Also, had to stop vehicle and let it sit, and then start vehicle back up, and everything acted normally. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated could not fix problem. Contacted Mazda, and Mazda indicated that there was recall 99I005000 on 1994 model.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

problem #7

May 312001

626

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
"O/D off" light flashes; car shifts rough as accelerating. Took vehicle to local dealer; told it was a common sensor problem which they claim they adjusted. Problem returned after 4 days. Rediagnosis at dealer (which took 3 days) stated tcc solenoid. Took it to a local transmission shop, and stated that dealer put it in writing that it was the tcc solenoid. They replaced the solenoid for $353. Six days later problem returned, slightly worse. Called transmission place back. Was informed that the tcc solonoid was not the problem but they replaced the part because that is what I indicated the problem was, per the dealer. Car rediagnosed; problem is a code 628; clutch converter, and that it is an ongoing problem with Mazda, commonly resulting in regular transmission repairs every 15,000-25,000 miles.

- Harrington, DE, USA

problem #6

Feb 011998

626

  • miles
While traveling vehicle suddenly lost power, the engine was running but the transmission was not working, this is the second transmission failure.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #5

Feb 011998

626

  • miles
While on the freeway vehicle suddenly lost power, the engine was running but the transmission was not working, this was the second occurrence, the first transmission was replaced at no charge vehicle still under warranty, second occurrence consumer is responsible for labor only.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #4

Aug 292000

626

  • miles
Transmission jerks forward while driving unexpectly while RPM is jumping out of control

- Brooklyn Center, MN, USA

problem #3

Dec 221998

626

  • miles
While driving at any speed vehicle lost power. Also, vehicle is very hard to pull. The overdrive light keeps coming off and on and the clutch is burning out. The vehicle needs overhauling.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #2

Feb 061998

626

  • miles
Power train transmission malfuntion.

- Olympia He, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 011996

626

  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Canadensis, PA, USA