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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 62,820 miles
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Complete trans failure at 76,800 miles. Required a complete rebuild $1950.
- Ocala, FL, USA
Vehicle continuously stalled when braking from 40 mph or more and when coming to a stop position. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. Dealer informed consumer that transmission needed to be replaced the first time, and the timing belt spring needed to be replaced the second time. Consumer had both parts replaced, but problem recurred.
- Coral Springs, FL, USA
Was not experiencing any problems. My car just died in the middle of the road. Transmission failure- Mazda 626- 60,000 miles.
- Sicklerville, NJ, USA
Mazda 626es, 6 cylinder. Transmission snaps into and out of gear at irregular RPM's. check engine light stays on and overdrive light flashes. Mileage = 86268.
- Warner Robins, GA, USA
The transmission is horrible.
- Miami, FL, USA
While driving our 1999 Mazda 626 on an interstate highway for an hour, the O/D dash light began blinking. After pulling over I discovered transmission fluid had spilled out from vent tubing. We had the car towed home and inspected by the dealer. The dealer did not find a problem and flushed the transmission out. We got several other opinions which included rebuilding the transmission at $1800. We were not satisfied with the information we received from our dealership on this problem and after some research found many others with the same and worse situations (very costly transmission repairs ).
- Wilmington, NC, USA
My Mazda 626 transmission failed withuout warning. I have heard there is a classaction suit against Ford for this transmission. A new transmission is needed that is estimated at $2000. This car is nothing but problems and something should be done about it.
- Metuchen, NJ, USA
The od off light came on and started flashing, then there was smoke coming from the hood. The consumer exited the vehicle, popped the hood, and noticed transmission fluid everywhere. The consumer drove to a garage, but no leaks were found from the transmission.
- Hamilton, OH, USA
Upon starting the vehicle, if it was not allowed to idle for at least 5 - 10 minutes, it would slam into drive. It would also down shift at 60 on the highway and when at a stop it would jerk/stutter as you push the accelerator. Transmission has to be replaced.
- Fremont, NE, USA
Check engine light staying on. Caused by transmission. Lead to rebuild of transmission. Car only had 90000 miles.
- Connellsville , PA, USA
The transmission overheated and failed on the Mazda 626 V6 1999.
- Tampa, FL, USA
3 Mazda 626's one 1999 and two 2001. They all have the same problem transmission starts slipping and jumping especially in reverse all three transmission have failed and had to be replaced Mazda supplied the transmission for the 1999 at 81,229 miles I had to pay for installation and a cooling system for the new tranny. I took the second one to the place I bought the vehicle( a wreck rebuilding services) and they installed a used tranny for $1500. The third is in the shop now and Mazda has refused to help. Incident dates: 1st 1999 model Nov 11, 2003 2nd 2001 model Sept 20, 2004 3rd 2001 model in the shop now this is Nov. 8, 2004.
- Marion, MS, USA
I own a 1999 Mazda 626 ES with an automatic trans axle. The vehicle has been serviced regularly, and has 78,000 miles on the odometer. Last week the transaxle failed as it dropped down a gear, to go up a slight hill, at approximately 70 mph on the interstate. As a result, the transaxle will not shift out of second gear. The resulting rebuild of the transaxle will cost $2100, half the current trade-in value of the vehicle. My concerns are two-fold. First, the transaxle should not have failed at 78,000 miles; this is not a normal situation for a well-maintained vehicle of this age and mileage. Second, after a search through internet discussion sites, and discussing the issue with a co-worker who had the same thing happen with a 1995 Mazda 626, it has become evident to me that Mazda 626 transaxle failures are a fairly common, seemingly systemic problem.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
Mazda 626 1999. O/D light flashing on and off and check engine light coming on while driving making car chug and slow down not shifting gears correctly and tugging when at a stop with engine going like it wants to keep going or as if someone is tapping you in the back of car. Have seen hundreds of the same complaints of this year and older and newer Mazda, is there something going on" any advice on this car" please investigate not fair to have to pay for a problem that shouldnt be in the first place.
- Alexandria, AL, USA
Dealer diagnosed with bad transmission 96,000 miles. This is high mileage, but not high enough for transmission failure.
- Arnold, MO, USA
I bought my car used, and at 72,000 my transmission went out. I brought it into lancaster Toyota Mazda, lancaster, pa and they said my extended warranty would cover the transmission, however there is some external cooling unit that has to be added to it to make it work without overheating again. Mazda is responsible for recognizing this error and not replacing every single one of these in their consumers vehicles. I am requesting a complete refund in the amount of $280 for this unit to be installed along with the deductible on my extended warranty.
- Lancaster, PA, USA
I purchased my 1999 Mazda 626 in 2001. The transmission stopped working in Feb. 2002. I have read so many compliants about the Mazda product that I am appalled. I purchased this car used and did not have the finances fo the repair. Ironically, while investigating this car on the web I found that Ford made the transmission for my car, and the funny thing is all of my family owns Ford SUV's ( brand new). Should I for warn them that they are lookig at costly repair which may amount to paying double the price of the car? in the end I believe I have be ripped off by the car dealership. I will never buy Mazda again, and tell everyone about this experience....." buyer beware"""......
- Miami, FL, USA
I am the original vehicle owner. The car has 120,000 miles on it. I had to replace the radiator, oxgen sensor and the transmission this summer. It seems unusual for a car this young to have such extensive, expensive problems.
- Canton, GA, USA
I have a 99 Mazda 626 and have just experienced transmission failure. At first my car would sometimes hesitate upon accelerating. Recently, as I was driving, the transmission gave out. The car would idle; however, would never kick into gear and the O/D light started blinking on/off. I put the car into D2 to make it to a safer enviroment and as I put the car in park it cut off. I was surprised to learn how many people have had problems with the 1994-2002 Mazda's due to a Ford transmission being installed. I also read that Mazda and Ford are aware of the problem and have never taken responsibility for it. While I receive literature to purchase new Mazda's, I have never received information regarding this problem. Now being quoted prices of $1800-$2100 to have my car repaired, I must foot this bill only to have the same occurance in a matter of months. I have also read that Mazda ceased making the 626 model due to transmission/design problems. How long will it be before they own up to their mistakes?
- Mitchellville, MD, USA
- Logan, UT, USA