I can get statements from two different transmission shops saying that Mazda 626 transmissions are worked on more than any other automobile.

- Purvis, MS, USA

The transmission on my 1997 Mazda 626 failed at just over 65,000. I took the car to an authorized Mazda dealership for repairs. The Mazda mechanic told me that I needed to completely replace the transmission. To save on the final cost, I took the car to a transmission specialist, who rebuilt the transmission. I am writing today because I have since learned that mine not an isolated problem. If fact, the research that I have done (consumer reports, interenet, etc.) indicates that there are severe problems with the transmission on 1993-1998 Mazda 626's (some transmissions have been replaced at only 30,000 miles). And while certainly not conclusive evidence, I was told by the transmission specialist who worked on my car they "work on Mazda 626's all the time". in fact there were two other Mazda 626's at the shop on the same day. One was a 1997 and the other a 1996. My sincere hope is that this problem can be resolved.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Another Mazda w/ transmission problems. Having to have rebuilt for $2K. Owner's manual references nothing about being required to replace the transmission at 60,000 miles use. I was very lucky that myself and pregnant wife weren't on the interstate when it went out.

- Decatur, GA, USA

About a year ago my engine check light came on. I took it to the Mazda dealer and they said the catalytic converter was bad. It was replace because it was still under warranty. Two months ago my check engine light came on again. I was again told that my catalytic conver was bad and it was again replaced. Today I was driving on the highway at about 75 miles per hour when my O/D light began to flash on and off. Five minutes later my car started to lose power. After pulling over to the side of the road my car would not change gears. It would not go forward or in reverse. I had it towed to the Mazda dealer and I was told that the transmission was bad and that it would take $2500 to be replaced.

- Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, USA

I have contacted Mazda directly. They refuse to admit that they have a defect in the cd4E transmissions on these cars even though all repair shops contacted warn not only of 70+% failure rate, but warn not to buy Mazda rebuilt because they are still not repairing the defects in the tranny. Same failure rate can be found in the post 1995 and up Ford Contour which shares the same transmission. Mfr refuses to be of any help. Please let me know how I can proceed.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Woodbridge, CT, USA

Transmission blewout without prior warning, suddenly gears started slipping on freeway.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

Automatic transmission failed twice and had to be replaced twice: First at 28596 miles then at 56449 miles.

- Laguna Niguel, CA, USA

While driving consumer had stopped at a red light, and trying to make a turn vehicle was hesitating to go, then continued to drive. Overdrive light came on, and they took vehicle over to dealership.

- Millington, TN, USA

At 41,000 miles transmission has malfunctioned, and will not go into reverse cause unknown.

- Deroit, MI, USA

Transmission misses from 1st to second gear. Know of several Mazda owners, all have had transmissions replaced at least once. / had one sensor replaced, following week light back on and service department replied I need to replace two more.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

Engine was running badly, engine and oil light came on. Dealer found engine had "sludged" up, had to replace engine. In October of 1999, transmission went out.

- Columbia, SC, USA

Transmission would jump while trying to shift from park to drive or from drive to park. Sometimes would fail to shift. Happened at least 4-5 times before taken to dealer. Mechanic indicated a defect in transmission was causing the problem and it could be repaired.

- Galloway, OH, USA

I have had the car less than 3 months and already the check engine light is on constantly. Also, everytime I try to change gears the transmission stalls and it seems as if I am in neutral. It has a hard time after I change gears in either going foward and reverse. It stalls than jumps and moves. I have had several cars with more mileage than this and I never had such problems. I should not be paying as much as I am for a car that is faulty. I would suggest to Mazda to recall all these cars very soon.

- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Impact was on left and right front of vehicle. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. The vehicl's sensor system failed. The transmission was rebuilt. The vehicle had been in accident by the previous owner and dealer refused to take it back.

- Jamica, NY, USA

O/D off light began blinking after 30 min of driving, dealership replaced cpu, next week same problem--when blinking begins the car jerks from 1st to 2nd gear and resets after car turned off--after several times it begins driving rougher and rougher in 1st and 2nd gear.( dot number: )

- Tyler, TX, USA

O/D off light began blinking after 30 min of driving, dealership replaced cpu, next week same problem--when blinking begins the car jerks from 1st to 2nd gear and resets after car turned off--after several times it begins driving rougher and rougher in 1st and 2nd gear.( dot number: )

- Tyler, TX, USA

Vehicle shifted into overdrive and bucked at high speeds. Then, transmission malfunctioned. This has been happening for about 4 months. Problem was reported to dealership. Problem has not been corrected.

- Mcadoo, PA, USA

Transmission went out and needed to be replaced. Overdrive light came out, and gears started coming out.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

The transmission went out in Sept. Of 2000. The car has been servised by university Mazda front brakes wearing engine light, battery and shift console problems. The car is a lemon.( dot number: )

- Seattle, WA, USA