While driving vehicle start jerking over 50 mph and speed could drop on the freeway where transmission/overdrive light will start flashing.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Engine check light came on the dashboard. Second gear to the transmission was gone. Vehicle could only travel about 15mph because second gear burned out.

- Tampa, FL, USA

Car seemed to drag, became very sluggish and rough, made roaring noise, smoke came from axle area, transmission fluid began leaking. Found out differential was messed up, needed replacement--two months after transmission and axle replaced (filed earlier C

- Washington, DC, USA

I had been having transmission problems with my 626 for several miles before my mileage rolled over to 50,000. I had taken the car to the dealership and reported problems with the dealer's reply being "we can't find anything wrong". finally I took it back again at 56,000 miles. The dealership then told me I needed a new transmission! after reporting this problem under warranty, they are telling me after the warranty expired that I needed to pay for a new transmission. I fought this and ended up getting Mazda to pay for $2000 of the rebuilt transmission. The company should have replace the whole thing for free seeing as how I had reported the problem plus the fact that my car had only 56,000 miles on it. What kind of transmission goes out at 56,000 miles? from what I hear now, Mazda 626S are notorious for transmission problems. I wish the Mazda company would take some credit for putting cheap parts in their cars that consumers pay hard-earned money for...I won't buy another Mazda.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

Transmission initially shifted roughly then revved during shifting 3-4, then a loud bang during braking quickly, this progressed to lurching forward after braking, then popping noises in low gear when accelerating from stop or at speeds less than 40 mph. An independent transmission repair shop said that chain inside trans is slipping off sprockets - repair estimated at $950-1150. Have appointment with dealership to get an estimate on transmission work. The engine check comes on and stays on for weeks at a time. This initially started at about 1000 miles and has continued to occur. Dealership has made repairs and adjustments under new vehicle warranty, and according to recall advisements and each time says that should fix it, but it continues even today. The vehicle is now out of warranty.

- Tuscola, TX, USA

Overdrive light came on, and engine check light came on. This is the second time that the engine check light has come on, causing me to return the car to the dealer. The current problem is transmission.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Two transmission shops refused to fix or replace transmissio., both stated Mazda has had problems with transmissions, I had to take it to a Mazda dealer for a manufacturer transmission - $2,200!

- Acworth, GA, USA

Consumer has been having trouble with transmission. Usually when changing gears.

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

Automatic transmission completely went out while driving during rush hour on a major freeway. Was towed to the dealer who said a new transmission was needed. The car only has 68000 miles on it. Was then towed to a transmission shop who did the work for a lot less then the dealer.

- Alabaster, AL, USA

Standing while the car was in drive, when pressing on accelerator car would rev up but not move, then lurch forward suddenly while in traffic.forward clutch busted. Mazda transmissions are known problems, was told.

- Washington, DC, USA

Fourth gear failure- damaged internal structure of the transmission. Experienced hesitation and overreving of the engine just prior to transmission failure.

- Decatur, GA, USA

Brake failure- purchased used care 6/98, replaced brake pads 10/98, brakes failed 6/8/99 and had to replace brake pads and rotors (front) after accident. Transmission problems- the car began to jump while accelerating from 0-30mph, so I pulled over and parked (7/20/99) and when I put the car in drive it would not go. I had the car towed to a mechanic who told me that I was having transmission problems and advised me to drive the car w/the overdrive off and that is the only way the car moves in drive. I have been having problems with the hearing knocking noises when turning the steering wheel, and my mechanic told me that the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Please advise me, because these are very expensive repairs for a car that does not even have 70K miles. Does the manafacturer have any responsibility, because it appears that there have been serveral simular complaints.

- Dorchester, MA, USA

No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Iselin, NJ, USA

Car was purchased with 15,000 miles. I have had these problems with the car and I would like for these things to be investigated. I know of 4 other people who have had some of these same problems with their 1996 626.

- York, SC, USA

Transmission failed started to some on the hwy/worked on by aamco-failed again/work on by aamco again-failed again/work on by ammco again-aamco will not extend the warranty-please contact

- Tobyhanna, PA, USA

Oil sending unit cracked, causing oil to drain out, resutling in a damaged engine, dealer replaced engine. Also, transmission became inoperative. Dealer could not determine what caused it.

- South Attleboro, MA, USA

Engine check light stays on. The brake calipers and catalytic converter were replaced. Also transmission problems. Dealer contacted and aware of the problems. Repairs that have been made were at owner's expense. Provide further information.

- Merrianna, FL, USA

Transmission failure.

- Saint Pete, MO, USA

None of the first three problems were causing any safety hazards. The transmission failure made the shifting very jerky and RPM to go high. I did not try to experiment on this on the highway. Driving a Mazda is the worst experience of my life. Never buy/lease or rent a Mazda again.

- Bridgeville, PA, USA

Transmission failure.

- Columbia, SC, USA