10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 73,684 miles
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Transmission problem at about 65,000 miles.
- Miami, FL, USA
While sitting at an intersection vehicle failed to accelerate. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
- Miami, FL, USA
The hold/O/D light was blinking and the car was revving up to 4-5 rpms as I drove on the interstate at about 65 mph. The car then began smoking, so I pulled off the road and parked the car.
- Ankeny, IA, USA
I noticed that the car seened to be "racing, " but not accelerating much. It also hesitated when shifting gears. The next time I drove, the car began to completely lack any acceleration whatsoever and eventually just stopped. It will currently not shift into any gear and is not driveable.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
O/D free light on dash board keeps flashing. Rpms at idle jump sporadically. While driving, the transmission can not make up it's mind what gear it should be in. This makes the Mazda 626 LX unpredicable, therefore, unsafe.
- Mahwah, NJ, USA
I am complaining about the transmission. I have had 3 transmissions to my car since I bought it. I am needing a 4th transmission. Shifts hard on downshifts to upshifts usually at 2nd gear. Makes a humming noise to the transmission. The dealer put 2 trans. In and the same is occurring again. Brakes are also messed up- squicks horrible even when I just put new ones, struts are all out, have had in my first yr of purchased, three transmissions, 1 air conditioner replaced, 1 roof liner was to short replaced, 1 recall, reverse sometimes works- you have to regear it to make sure it is on reverse-cause you don't want to go forward when you want to backwards, I have to at times put the gear in neutral to start my car- because it won't start on park at times. I am a very dissatissifed customer who will not buy another Mazda car again. My car needs another transmission to it. I have proof of all work done to this lemon from the dealers.
- Dale, TX, USA
Bought car used with 24,000 miles. Transmission went out at 30,000 miles. Found out 3 factory transmissions had be installed prior to 24,000 miles. Paid labor to have 4th transmission installed (30,000 miles). Front axel fell off - reason for gas comsuption going up (double normal use).
- Eagle, ID, USA
Od off light on our 2000 Mazda 626 LX started flashing. Took the car to a local dealer (berge Mazda in mesa AZ) and they diagnosed a code P1718- transmission overheating. They recommend to install a transmission cooler kit and perform a transmission service to correct the problem(estimate given -$1014-way too expensive!!!). went to another dealership (earnhardt's Ford/Mazda in chandler AZ) to get a second opinion and they made the same recommendations. Both dealers stated that Mazda issued a technical service bulletin about this problem (cd4E transmission) and addressed this issue with a transmission cooling kit install. We decided to have the work done at earnhardt's (total cost $344-more reasonable estimate). We purchased this vehicle at hertz car sales in Nov 2001 with about 30,000 miles on it. Shortly after we got it, the transmission was replaced by the dealer(berge Mazda) because it was slipping. Since the car was still under the manufacturer's warranty(3 yr/50,000 miles), we didn't have to pay the cost of repairs. Our car currently has 51000 miles and since it's out of warranty, we had to shoulder the cost this time. I have been researching the internet and have found numerous complaints about Mazda transmission failures. I believe that since Mazda was aware of this problem, there should have been a recall for this type of transmission and remedied it by installing the transmission cooling kit free of charge to consumers.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
2nd transmission replacement by Mazda dealer in only 4 months.
- Oxon Hill, MD, USA
While driving the transmission failed. The dealer was notified.
- Louisville, KY, USA
The vehicle suddenly slowed down, consumer was able to pull over, and attempted to shift gear in reverse, however it would only go into drive, the vehicle was towed the dealer.
- Glen Burnie, MD, USA
Transmission shifts very hard from 1st to 2nd gear when cold or at slow speeds. Have taken vehicle to dealer numerous times for this problem but have been told that it is normal or no problem found.
- Oak Harbor, OH, USA
Consumer stated intermittently the engine roars and vehicle will lurch backward when in reverse.. consumr also stated it happens when vehicle is in drive, the engine will roar and the tires start to spin, also the drivers seat belt is not retracting properly, the gear shift is making noises and it is difficult to go from drive to park etc.
- Moon Township, PA, USA
Passengers side rear axle needed to be repaired because it was cracked. Vehicle would shake when driven at 60 mph or faster. Dealer had been contacted for this problem, and informed consumer that drivers side axle needed to be changed. Dealer has replaced drivers side, but consumer was having same problem. Dealer had informed consumer that passengers side axle needed to be replaced. Consumer also stated she was having problems with the transmission stalling, vehicle back firing, trembling/shaking and also steering from left to right, consumer was informed that the problem was the tires that there was not enough tire pressure, however the problem still persisted until she was finally told that the axle needed to be replaced.
- Suitland, MD, USA
One of the park light stopped working before 1 year of purchase. Airconditioner compressor makes a very distinct "click" noise inside the car. This noise is too high compared to other cars. Mazda mechanic says its normal. The worst problem I faced was the transmission problem. Its erratic, doesn't cross 2nd gear, and makes a scary jerk at lower speeds when the gear shifts from 2nd to 1st gear upon removing leg from gas peddal. Had to tow the car twice to dealer. Its disgusiting transmission. Appriciate if somebody could tell me alternatives to get the problem fixed and suggest next action at bskp@hotmail.com I have a new car, but can't go on ling drives as it is unreliablefrustrating
- Wilsonville, OR, USA
One of the park light stopped working before 1 year of purchase. Airconditioner compressor makes a very distinct "click" noise inside the car. This noise is too high compared to other cars. Mazda mechanic says its normal. The worst problem I faced was the transmission problem. Its erratic, doesn't cross 2nd gear, and makes a scary jerk at lower speeds when the gear shifts from 2nd to 1st gear upon removing leg from gas peddal. Had to tow the car twice to dealer. Its disgusiting transmission. Appriciate if somebody could tell me alternatives to get the problem fixed and suggest next action at bskp@hotmail.com I have a new car, but can't go on ling drives as it is unreliablefrustrating
- Wilsonville, OR, USA
Overdrive light came on and vehicle jerked. Vehicle will make a bad noise like a booming noise.
- Plainview, MN, USA
When starting vehicle to warm up vehicle will shift into reverse, but will not move. Consumer put gear back into park and let it warm up again. Vehicle again will jump into reverse, and consumer has to put it back into park. Also, when shifting into reverse vehicle will go backwards real fast. Vehicle does this intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing was wrong with vehicle.
- Pecos, NM, USA
When putting car in drive vehicle slammed into gear. Next day, towed to dealer, and they said transmission was completely gone.
- Cockewsville, MD, USA
- San Antonio, TX, USA