Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0400502 | 10/25/2002 | 0400100 | 10000248 | Inadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *tt | 02/20/2003 |
| 01598 | 12/23/1998 | 603119 | Concerns regarding intermittent 4-3 downshift or shifts in and out of overdrive. *yc | 02/03/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 002/97K | 03/10/1997 | 52466 | Diagnostic trouble code p0741 torque converter - clutch system performance. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| SQ98024 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/29/1998 | 09/10/1999 | SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE | 99I005000 | |
| See resume for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/22/2011 | 1 | 09/17/2011 | |
| Cpsc#i1190531a. 1997 mazda 626. consumer stated when she brought the car it had severe transmission issues, and began smoking severely once taken the speed limit. she also stated it resulted in being towed on the 6th day of having the vehicle purchased. *ln | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 95000 | 1 | |
| 1997 mazda 626 tranny went out at 95k miles in 2005 and at 146795 miles the tranny has gone out again. it's not worth fixing at this point. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2002 | 139120 | 3 | |
| 1)new car purchase aug 1997 - 5 miles;2)transmission replacement feb 1999~38,000 miles;3)transmission replacement dec 1999~57000 miles;4)informed at 130k miles that i needed another transmission ( with each transmission clearly having less than an average of 60,000 miles on it. in each case my o/d light flashed on the dashboard, immediately sending a signal to turn on the check engine light. i sent formal complaints to mazda, the dealership and since have sent complaints to the attorney general's office. i have learned of tsb # 0500502 (which you do not show on your site). yesterday (07/25/2005) i learned that there have been several consumer complaints and today i learned of nhtsa. since there are no set number of complaints needed before a recall is issued and considering the severity of this issue, why was a recall not issued? i sent a complaint letter to town north mazda (dealership where i purchased my vehicle) while looking for transmission repair facilities, i ran across this article and am out done by the blatant disloyalty and failure on the part of mazda/ford motors to stand behind its products via recall or some other means. http://www.estreetjournal.com/mazda.htm | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle jerked and slipped gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. the consumer searched the web and found that some of these cars do have this type of problem. *nlm | |||
| 11/23/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Od on/off light started to flash on highway, then speedometer and tachometer fell to 0, smoke went from the hood, and all transmission oil leaked away. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle odometer nearly doubles acutual miles driven/ clibrated by aaa several times to comfirm. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Mazda 626 1997 4 cylinder transmission problem once the o/d off light came on. when i shift into reverse, sometime it does not move. after driving for a few minutes the car jerks and struggles with erratic shifting of gears. this is accompanied by an increase in the engine rpm and noise. car still drives but may not be safe. check engine light shows fault with transmission range switch. *tr | |||
| 05/04/2009 | 177000 | 1 | |
| Transmission light keeps blinking once rpm reaches of 3. *tr | |||
| 02/11/2009 | 94000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1997 mazda 626 with a ford cd4e transmission. i have read numerous stories of early transmission failure with this transmission. i am experiencing it myself. i have filed numerous complaints and the only thing i have accomplished it put wear and tear on my keyboard. i also have a 1998 buick lesabre with a plastic intake manifold. it has 124,000 miles on it and the engine sounds like a diesel. this defect has been known to cause premature engine failure in numerous cases. what is going on? i would vote to fire all the ford and general motor engineers. i am a disabled man stuck with two pieces of engineering stupidity. all i can do is every once in a while is to beat on this keyboard and feel like there is nothing i can do about this. is there? the injury is to my trust as well as my wallet. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| My transmission is not functioning properly. *tr | |||
| 12/02/2008 | 205000 | 1 | |
| I drove my 1997 mazda 626 for a day after i bought it from a used car salesman as is. all of a sudden the o/d off light came on and on, then parked it, and just 20 mins later i could not reverse it. when i shift into neutral it acts as if its in drive and neutral in reverse and drive is drive. i've read online about people with the same car having the exact same problems and was told to file a complaint here. please bring mazda to justice on their 626 trannys!! *tr | |||
| 10/27/2008 | 96000 | 1 | |
| The mazda i own is a 1997 mazda 625 with a cd-4e ford automatic transmission. it has 96,000 miles on it and the transmission is failing. i have read where numerous people have replaced this transmission multiple times only to have it fail again and again. i have filed this complaint with several agencies and i have never been offered a solution or even a response. numerous people are in the same boat and desperately looking for some recourse. i really wonder if anyone out there really cares that we are being forced to deal with a totally defective transmission which should have been recalled years ago. this is total highway robbery. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 180000 | 1 | |
| 1997 mazda 626, transmission replaced by mazda due to extended warranty at approximately 100,000 miles. vehicle now has 183,000 miles and the transmission is slipping again. i have had this car garaged for 2 years as the cost of replacing the transmission again is prohibitive. replaced trans fluid with synthetic and it runs better however if i had know their was a problem with the transmission for this car i would have sold it a long time ago and would have installed a transmission cooler when it was replaced. the state should order a recall or you would think there would be a group of attorney's who would like to file a class action suit against mazda!!! *tr | |||
| 04/20/2006 | 1 | ||
| I own a 1997 mazda 626 lx and it has a manufacturer defect in the transmission. i take great pre-maintenance and only have 69,000 miles on the car and the transmission is defected and not functioning properly. *tr | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 135000 | 1 | |
| 1. some events leading up to the failure: blinking over drive light then started to click (almost as if it were cv joints) 2. transmission, started quietly and seldomly, then to a more frequent and louder clicking, to where the transmission finally stopped working in all. 3.none yet happened today. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2008 | 137000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1997 mazda 626 2 l 4 cylinder with 137k miles on it. i have had nothing but problems with my transmission cd4e. it has shifted erratically since i bought it in oct. 2006 and now will not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. it will have to be rebuilt or replaced. the cd4e transmission in this care has a vast record of problems dating back to 1994. today's transmissions and vehicles should not have this type of problem and will probably force me to buy another car which i can not afford at this time, due to the cost of repairs to the transmission. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 129481 | 1 | |
| Automatic transmission failure. vehicle will not move in reverse gear. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| We have owned a 4 cylinder 1997 mazda that has had the transmission replaced twice. *tr | |||
| 07/07/2006 | 94000 | 1 | |
| My 1997 mazda 626 had a failure of the transmission. the od light kept flashing and the car shifted erratically. the cost to rebuild was $1800.00. i have read about this problem occurring in many other older mazda cars as well. the problem first occurred in the summer of 2006. i was forced to put the car up for several months while i saved the money for the repairs. it was repaired in the summer of 2007. the car transmission is again acting erratically. there are many postings on the web that indicate that there is reason to believe that the transmissions in these cars are faulty. *tr | |||
| 05/25/2008 | 112000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 1997 mazda 626 with 90,000 miles on it in january 2007. recently, at 112k, the o/d light began flashing and the car jerked and struggled to shift gears. i took it to four different automotive mechanic shops and they all ran an estimate and told me the same thing - that the ford cd4e transmission in it is failing and it's only a matter of time before it quits completely. they also all informed me that this is a typical problem with this type and year transmission. it is very devastating to me because i am on a very limited income and it had proven to be such a reliable car aside from the transmission problem, running gas at aprox. 30 mpg. as i used a popular search engine to find mazda 626 transmissions hoping to purchase a new one, instead i was greeted with thousands of pages upon pages of complaints on the exact same problem i have encountered with the ford cd4e transmission. neither ford nor mazda has done anything to accept responsibility; this should be inexcusable! *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| Transmission. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2007 | 87000 | 2 | 08/03/2005 |
| Failure of automatic transmissions at an early mileage range. either have to replace or have transmission rebuilt. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2008 | 140000 | 1 | 03/05/2008 |
| Transmission in 97 626 mazda 4cyl locked up when turning cruise control off on interstate causing the front wheels to lock up and sliding the vehicle to a stop the trans is no good now . should the manufacture be responsible to fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 03/24/2008 | 165200 | 3 | 03/18/2008 |
| Flashing o/d off light, rough shifting, jerking, sluggish acceleration nearly resulting in t-bone collision. incidents too recent for repair actions to be attempted, but consistent with other reports regarding this particular year/make/model. *tr | |||
| 04/11/2006 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Transmission failed on a mazda 626 '97 4cyl, hardly 9 years after manufacture. i had to replace the whole transmission on the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 02/17/2008 | 124000 | 3 | 08/14/1998 |
| 97 mazda 626 2 liter engine, auto transmission failures. 1st transmission went out at 80,000, 2nd one went at 105,000, 3rd failure at 124,000. *tr | |||
| 03/31/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1997 mazda 626lx 2.0l. had the o/d light come on twice. then about a year later the vehicle started to shift hard/slip. inspected valve body of the transmission & fluid, everything was ok. did a transmission flush anyway. did not have any codes in the system until 6 months down the line. was for the transmission range sensor. installed a new one & vehicle operated normal. since i put a new range sensor in the vehicle, o/d light has come on about 5 times but no abnormal driving condition yet. only notice it when driving on the highway with cruise control engage. also have the vehicle rough idling. found no vacuum leaks, pcv valve is new, spark plugs & wire set new. fuel additive added every 6 months. fuel injectors are operating. ticking noise occurs every once & awhile from engine. do know that the transmission in these cars are not capable of handle the engine. the fact that a ford probe small transmission was put into the mazda. it needs an transmission oil cooler to be install but was not a recall issue, only a bulletin that must be paid for by the customer. exact day this started to happen is unknown. a new proper transmission should be introduce as a recall for these cars. *tr | |||
| 11/06/2007 | 93000 | 1 | 07/12/2006 |
| Driving to work one day in normal traffic when was unable to accelerate past 55 to pass other cars in traffic. then when i stopped at light i was unable to accelerate at all leading to the car not being able to more in any direction other than reverse. car required a new torque converter, pressure plate, forward drum, and the assembly kit. total cost from aamco was 1830 before i had them replace transmission mount and drivers side trans axle. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 87000 | 1 | 09/21/2006 |
| Transmission is stuck in neutral. *tr | |||
| 03/06/2006 | 107649 | 1 | |
| My wife and i own a 1997 mazda 626. in 2006, seemingly out of nowhere, the transmission started shifting rough. i checked fluid levels but they were fine. then while driving on the interstate one morning, my o/d kicked off (with warning light) and the entire drive home was extremely rough. brought the car to a reputable local transmission shop and as soon as i told them what kind of car i had, they knew right away what the problem was. i ended up paying $2000 to have a new transmission installed due to the extent of damage in the original. seems to me that if all of the transmission shops and (as i found out later) owner forums know about the problems with these transmissions, mazda/ford probably knows as well. it's irresponsible to know that a $50 repair could correct the problem but they do nothing to even inform their buyers of the problems. $50 would have been a lot easier to come up with than $2000. summed up: transmission overheated due to insufficient cooling causing severe transmission failure. transmission had to be completely replaced. *tr | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 146000 | 1 | 03/15/2000 |
| I have a 1997 mazda 626. the transmission needed to be replaced for over $1,000. i was told that mazda put in bad transmissions in these cars. mazda should have to pay for all of these transmissions through a recall. *ak | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 100000 | 2 | 09/25/2000 |
| At 62,000 miles overdrive light began flashing, transmission began shifting like a worn out 3 speed, diagnosed by several shops. i was told transmission has a design flaw, sell car before major problems occur. repaired transmission, valve body and solenoid pack, torque converter replaced. 1,500 dollars total. at 100,000 miles same problem except i have no forward or reward motion. car is sitting under my carport, cost to repair 2,500 dollars requires a transmission. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 10100 | 123 | 07/01/2000 |
| The vehicle began shifting very roughly, then the overdrive started blinking and the vehicle ceased to shift, i was stuck in 3rd gear. there was a small bang in the engine compartment, then check engine light illuminated. i pulled over to a fuel station and opened the hood. there was transmission fluid all over the interior of the engine compartment, 1+ quarts. i could find no obvious leaks, but purchased some additional fluid and refilled what was lost. since then whenever it is warm out or the car is driven for over an hour in temperatures above ~50 f, it shifts very rough and the od light and check engine light come on. i have since learned that this is a very common problem among 2.0l mazda 626's with an automatic transmission. they apparently overheat very easily. i have been told i am lucky that the transmission has not failed on me. i've taken it apart and cleaned it out several times. i also change the transmission fluid frequently. these above average maintenance routines are likely what has kept the transmission from failing altogether. the vehicle is barely tolerable to drive when it is having these problems as it will slam into the next gear hard enough to jerk the occupants forward or backward. *nm | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 106442 | 2 | |
| Two months after purchasing a 97 mazda 626 i had to replace the trans because it was severely slipping,upon inspection of the transmission it was found to be bad. now after another month after replacing it with a remanufactured unit it fried again,and had to be towed home. *nm | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Transmission problem. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 80000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Driving and car began to jerk over time. eventually, car has lead to problems going in reverse (must gas to 4000 rpm's to back up). *jb | |||
| 09/10/2006 | 110000 | 2 | 05/01/2001 |
| Transmission failure...*nm | |||
| 11/02/2004 | 47465 | 2 | 07/23/1997 |
| Repeated failure of cd4e automatic transmission and torque converter. dates - 11/02/2004 and 08/29/2006. both times transmission was reconditioned by local repair shops (middletown transmission amd mecca transmission, inc). *jb | |||
| 10/23/2005 | 145000 | 1 | 10/20/2005 |
| Transmission suddenly would not change into high gear and had no reverse. the next day it was worse. i took it to aamco and they did a complete rebuild of transmission and torque converter to the tune of $2,000. *nm | |||
| 08/05/2006 | 1 | 09/01/2003 | |
| My 1997 626 mazda started acting like it was having trouble shifting gears (it's an automatic) and soon afterwards, the transmission gave out. i am 51 years old and treat my cars with respect, getting regular checkups from my mechanic and driving with caution. i do not abuse my car at all. this failure came as a surprise to me. i had to have the car towed to my mechanic. he told me that the transmission needs to be replaced. currently, we are searching for a used transmission. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 91000 | 2 | 05/01/2001 |
| Transmission failure on this automobile at 90,000, and again at 140,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 05/27/2006 | 118000 | 1 | 06/18/1999 |
| The transmission in my 1997 mazda 626 has gone out and would not appear to be as a result of any abuse on my part. my daughter had been driving the car when the over drive light started blinking and the motor was revving higher than normal. after visiting a mazda dealership in ft. bragg, nc they estimate the cost to be approximately $3,600.00. after consulting a nationally known transmission repair shop, i have found that these transmissions were defective to begin with in that they were completely undersized for the motors they were attached to. this has been a problem with countless mazdas i now know and mazda has not and will not acknowledge the problem. this was an apparent design problem. to have one of their dealerships trying charge an exorbitant price for repairing the defect is slap in the face to the public when another transmission shop can repair it for approximately half of the mazdas price. the problem is so bad, i understand, that no one will install a used transmission because the used ones are just as bad. you have to repair the one you have unless you want to be extorted into buying a new one from a dealership that is still undersized for its primary use. i strongly believe that mazda is well aware of this problem and is doing its best to hide it. given the number of complaints i've witnessed on various websites and forums etc.. it is quite obvious that mazda needs to be called on the carpet for selling known defective machinery. its amazing how most of these failures occur just outside of warranty. i realize that i may not be entitled to any type of compensation for my car's problem given its mileage, but i would appreciate if someone could force mazda to reconcile its marketing of defective products to help someone else from having to deal with this type of business mentality. *jb | |||
| 02/05/2006 | 50000 | 2 | 09/18/1998 |
| Transmission failure twice. *nm | |||
| 03/13/2006 | 130000 | 3 | 05/28/2000 |
| I bought a used 1997 626dx in 2000. and have had problems from the trans any sense. one month after i brought the car i needed a new trans, the dealership replace it. after the dealership replaced the trans, i continued to have what seem to be problems, the trans would hesitate or shift hard. the mechanics could not find a problem. after about 2 or 3 years of these i gave up. then in dec. 2005 i broke down do to a rusted line leading to the trans that cost me $325.00. now i'm broke down again and it will cost $2400.00 to $2500.00 for an overhaul trans. that i do not have. people tell you to keep up on the maintenance of your vehicle as i have and now i need a trans without warning. i believe is crazy. for a car to need 3 trans in less then 9 yrs. *nm | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 103000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40mph, the over drive light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a local independent transmission repair shop. the repair personnel rebuilt the transmission and the vehicle operated normally. the vehicle had the same problem again. the over drive light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle is awaiting tow into the transmission repair shop for inspection and repair. | |||
| 02/07/2006 | 72650 | 2 | 06/28/2000 |
| (see complaint # 10149676) after having the right front cv joint replace just the day before, transmission failed again @ 72,650 mi. from a cold start, the car was allowed to warm up before being put into drive (approx 5 min.) the car was driven approximately 1/4 mile in 30 mph stop and go traffic when, after a complete stop, the car suddenly acted like it was in neutral. even though the gear shift was still in drive. the same thing when put into reverse gear. i managed to get the car to the side of the road and turned off the ignition. five minutes later i restarted the engine, put the gear shift in drive, and voila! i'm moving again. another 500 feet further down the road? the same thing. standing there idling with the gear shift in drive, no reverse, nothing. had it towed to a transmission shop. estimate: $1500.00 to fix this cd4e transmission again. i have decided to not have this transmission fixed this time and will trade the car in, at a substantially lower value (because the dealers all know the track record of this cd4e gem), for a honda accord. which i considered buying instead of the mazda 626 back in late june of 2000. mazda north american operations, in my opinion, should liable for monetary reimbursement to their customers for out-of-pocket expenses, lost time and wages, and aggravation on the basis that they have been fraudulent. signed, former mazda customer. *nm | |||
| 02/07/2006 | 72660 | 2 | 06/28/2000 |
| First incident: 9/2/04: had to have transmission completely rebuilt after it failed on @ 61,360 miles. replaced master o/h kit, torque converter, direct housing, shift kit, hub, chain, band, oil filter, oil. $ 2,062.70. *nm | |||
| 02/03/2006 | 113357 | 1 | 02/01/2006 |
| Car is driven under normal conditions highway/ city. after the transmission warms up the od off lamp blinks and the transmission shifts erratically, when starting from a light the transmission will shift out of first gear at about 4000 rpm and seems to go directly into 3rd. we have been told that the transmission must be replaced, now the car is just sitting until we can get it fixed, they just too much money at this time. *nm | |||
| 01/23/2006 | 108000 | 2 | 06/27/2001 |
| I noticed my car shaking at idle and when i put it in park. i also noticed a puddle under my car so i took it to get looked at right away. on the way to the service station it would not shift. all symptoms i have heard on this site, but no dealer ever told me of any problem. now the car is not worth the price of a new transmission and i am without a vehicle. would have been nice to know that there was a problem with it.*ak | |||
| 08/25/2005 | 95 | 1 | 09/17/1998 |
| I bought a mazda 626 brand new from the dealer. after a yeah i took the car to a dealer 3 times because i felt shifting problem with the tranny. the dealer told me that there is nothing with the car. at 95k mile my tranny went and i called the mazda, they told me im lucky to have it for that long. they will not do anything about it because its a problem that i caused. they didn't even look the record to the dealer or have it checked. *nm | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 10 | ||
| Car rpm's are high on start, car idles rough, over drive light blinks, car is very dangerous and when od light blinks car cannot change gears correctly and makes it dangerous on turns. had close calls almost being hit, as transmission and engine does not work properly. i have had to change all spark plugs and wires, had a rebuilt engine out in as old one was destroyed due to a spring in the timing belt breaking. new 02 sensors, and maf. current issues are with the od light blinking and causing the car to hesitate and stall. turning car off and on seems to fix it for a while, then problem happens again after a few hours. seems to be a computer problem or something, also there is a whining noise when rpm's are over 4000. this car is a lemon and i have read how mazda refuses to admit the transmission problems they have. *jb | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 79270 | 3 | |
| 97 mazda 626 lx transmission failed for the third time completely (cd4e). *jb | |||
| 12/16/2005 | 130000 | 3 | 10/01/1996 |
| I bought a new 1997 mazda 626 in october of 1996. the transmission failed at 60,000 miles, so i spent $1800 on a new one. that transmission failed after only one year, so i had that repaired. now, 2 years later, the transmission has failed again. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 65000 | 3 | 06/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was an ongoing problem with the automatic transmission. it will make a loud noise followed by a complete shutdown. the transmission has been rebuilt three times. several mechanics attempted to repair the vehicle, but agreed that the problem was the automatic transmission overdrive. the manufacturer has been contacted, and would not cover this under warranty. no further repairs have been made. *ak | |||
| 01/24/2005 | 1 | 12/15/2004 | |
| Has an automatic transmission. when driven at high speeds (over 70 mph) the o/d light begins to blink and the engine revs an extra 400 rpms while maintaining the same speed. when driven at lower speeds, transmission shifts harshly. took it to a dealer to have it checked and the dealer says that the transmission is ready to give up and replacing it will cost me $3400. mazda needs to remedied this issue before this problem turns deadly. *jb | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 2 | 10/05/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving on the freeway at 55 mph the overdrive light blinked on and off. then, the vehicle will not go over 40 mph, and the rpms increased to 6,000. had to pull the vehicle over and wait for the rpms to go down. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated there was too much pressure in the transmission. he took the vehicle to a mechanic , who rebuilt the transmission, but the same problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 10/05/2004 | 91500 | 1 | 09/17/2004 |
| 1997 mazda 626 lx 4 dr automatic transmission. *nm | |||
| 11/16/2005 | 26000 | 1 | 02/19/1998 |
| Od light blinking on 1997 mazda 626 lx. told need new transmission? *jb | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 57000 | 1 | 04/13/2001 |
| The automatic transmission had to be replaced after only 57000 miles back in 2004. since the warranty had expired i had to spend $2200 out of my pocket. i've been researching this problem for a while now and have noticed that 1000's of these 1997 mazda 626 cars have had similar problems. why hasn't the nhtsa forced mazda to issue a recall or at least have them reimburse car owners? *nm | |||
| 10/22/2005 | 183000 | 2 | |
| Transmission failure o/d on light flashing, car fails to shift out of 1st gear, 2nd failure of this nature trans was rebuilt. *nm | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 99880 | 1 | 10/15/2005 |
| 1997 mazda 626 transmission failure. *nm | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 98000 | 4 | 07/01/2003 |
| December 2004-january 2005- 1. car overheats constantly 2. the transmission overheated the car and caused complications with the water pump, computer 3. replaced all items; transmission rebuilt cost to fix $3200.00 couldn't afford to just junk the car, as i had purchased it for $5200 the summer before. so i had to fix it. within a week of getting the car back, it blew a radiator hose. *jb | |||
| 02/11/2005 | 45 | 1 | 11/11/2003 |
| Well first off i was driving and my speed started to drop so naturally i pressed the gas harder and harder and the rpms just kept shooting up and the car wouldn't go and my engine was roaring like a mustang trying to race someone. so my overdrive light in the dash starting blinking on and off and i knew something was screwy so i pulled off to the side and restarted my car. my car wouldn't go anywhere when i pushed the gas the rpm needle would just shoot up as if i had my car in park. after having it towed all over town, to find the best quality service on a new transmission i learned that 626s' have the worst transmissions ever!!! it cost me $2,000 for a new transmission. i think i deserve to be reimbursed, as well as the other people who have had the same problem. *nm | |||
| 03/16/2005 | 116459 | 1 | 01/12/2005 |
| 1) purchased a used '97 mazda 626 dx, with 115000+ miles on it, supposedly in decent condition. the vehicle required a new fuel pump, so wasn't in any kind of road use until replacement. after replacing, the car seemed to work fine, but had odd 'jumps' forward in low speeds and stops (making me believe i would run stop signs). the dealership refused this lemon back. 2) after having the car 8wks, & only testing it around the block until all tests completed on the fuel system, it began to steam & make popping noises driving <400 yards at <20mph. after time, the noises got louder, the steam more widespread, and when the gas was pressed there was noticable lack of power for long seconds. radiator was suspected due to the steam and power issues. during 1 test while braking it jumped/lurched sideways into a weak brick wall. 3) we are military mechanics, & we went through the entire fuel/transmission/oil systems by mazda's own book. we even removed the engine, completely cleaned the old gunk out, & refilled fluid with only the finest fluids & cleansers, replacing entire sections of the engine with new parts, & still had the same problems. per mazda, they kept diagnosing anything from sensors/computer/regulators/hoses/fuel system issues. extensive searches on-line turned up a horrifying list of 100's of websites that all blasted ford's buying of mazda & resultant lowering of quality. all sites reported transmission issues, similar 'diagnosis' from bad mazda dealerships, & the end result being years of transmission replacements. tranny's would break down at early mileages. few reports of satisfaction from mazda in replacing what had to be known as deffective trannys. the mazda 626 (all versions '94 to '00) have seriously none-safe transmissions. when we fully eliminated the last of the possibilities, it was the transmission!!! mazda refused to deal with this, nor issue a valid safety recall of 626's! spent over $2000 on new parts. this is a safety issue!! | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 15000 | 3 | 03/15/1997 |
| Lemon - this car has had problems since i bought it. everything from transmission to computer to timing belts to power steering problems. at about 70,000 miles i had it fixed again under warranty and since then i've had to pay for all repairs. last year it was the radiator i guess things wear out but it took mazda 2 tries to fix it. this year i got a check engine light for something called the idol air control valve and the power steering something or other. this sounds familiar and the symptoms are something i've experienced before. after replacing the idol air control valve it the problem didn't go away and i was told it would cost 3500 for a new transmission. i made the mistake of trying to fix it. i took it to aamco and i feel really bad now because after 3 tries they still haven't been able to fix the problem. they still have the car and i have no idea when it will be fixed not to mention it's cost a lot more than i expected to fix. *nm | |||
| 07/23/2005 | 83950 | 3 | 02/01/2005 |
| In feb. 2005 i purchased a 97 mazda 626 with 74000 miles on it. about 2 months later the check engine light came on. it started idling at 500-2500 rpms and had trouble switching gears. around 75 mph it would cut out and drop to 60 mph before jerking back into gear. last month my o/d off light came on and my car starting leaking transmission fluid. i had that fixed, had a new o2 sensor put in, and my o/d off light is still coming on. now my overdrive doesnt work at all and i have trouble switching it out of low gears. i have been told i need a new transmission, after already putting a great deal of money into repairs. i have 84000 miles on it right now, and after seeing hundreds of other similiar complaints online, am outraged that mazda is doing nothing as far as a recall. | |||
| 11/05/2002 | 139120 | 3 | |
| 1)new car purchase aug 1997 - 5 miles;2)transmission replacement feb 1999~38,000 miles;3)transmission replacement dec 1999~57000 miles;4)informed at 130k miles that i needed another transmission ( with each transmission clearly having less than an average of 60,000 miles on it. in each case my o/d light flashed on the dashboard, immediately sending a signal to turn on the check engine light. i sent formal complaints to mazda, the dealership and since have sent complaints to the attorney general's office. i have learned of tsb # 0500502 (which you do not show on your site). yesterday (07/25/2005) i learned that there have been several consumer complaints and today i learned of nhtsa. since there are no set number of complaints needed before a recall is issued and considering the severity of this issue, why was a recall not issued? i sent a complaint letter to town north mazda (dealership where i purchased my vehicle) while looking for transmission repair facilities, i ran across this article and am out done by the blatant disloyalty and failure on the part of mazda/ford motors to stand behind its products via recall or some other means. http://www.estreetjournal.com/mazda.htm | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 99200 | 1 | 11/25/2004 |
| Transmission failure on 97 mazda 626 automatic transmission after approx 15000 miles. | |||
| 07/16/2005 | 120000 | 2 | 11/14/2002 |
| Transmission has failed twice, at 91k and at 120k. both times the symptoms were the same, and very similar to those of other 626 transmission failures; jerky shifting, shaking at idle, loss of certain gears, etc. | |||
| 07/09/2005 | 110968 | 1 | 04/04/2005 |
| Wife was driving 75 mph on turnpike when she experienced a sudden transmission failure. there was no blinking lights, no noise, no anything to alert her that there was a potential problem. it just quit. additionally, she was nearly involved in a high speed rear-end collision. luckily, the individual behind her swerved and missed her car. she coasted to the shoulder where she was, again, nearly hit. once stopped, she was unable to get the car to do anything in any gear. i had to travel over an hour to get her. it was 97 degrees and she was out in the middle of nowhere without any shelter except for her crippled vehicle. by the time i arrived, she had been in the heat long enough to start experience muscle cramps from electrolyte imbalance. what is it going to take to get someone to take responsibility for these issues? if she would have been hit, mazda would have had a lawsuit on their hands. is this what it is going to take? someone just needs to cowboy up and take responsibility. additionally, i found out today that it will cost about $2000.00 to fix. this is with a rebuilt transmission that supposedly has new parts and should not be subject to sudden failure like the oem transmissions (per the transmission supplier). | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 63000 | 5 | |
| Transmission problem a week after i bough the vehicle. vehicles transmission was rebuit over 5 times within 10k miles. | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 116000 | 2 | 06/20/1998 |
| Viloent jerks and stalling of the transmission. o/d light flashes after driving for 45 minutes to an hour. the check engine light comes on also as a result. | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 89000 | 5 | 04/01/2004 |
| The transmission failed at 80000 miles . the motor mounts , water pump,oxygen sensor , catalytic converter , got spoiled and the check engine light keeps blinking | |||
| 11/11/2002 | 97000 | 08/11/2002 | |
| I have a 1997 mazda 626. the transmission has been rebuilt since i bought the car (2002). i have since had to have the motor replaced and the transmission is acting up again. the o/d light is flashing off and on again as well as the check engine light. it also shifts roughly. | |||
| 05/11/2005 | 62000 | ||
| A month after we bougth this car we've had problems with the transmission. we've replaced two o2 sensors ($300.00 each) and the torque converter valve ($450.00). check engine light stays on, stating problem inside transmissions. now overdrive light comes on and blinks when it comes on and starts to blink this means the transmission is melting and your car will quit on you while your driving down the road. also, when you press on the gas the rpm's top out but the speed doesn't increase. i had the gas pedel all the way to the floor board and the car had no power. hopefully, this problem with the transmission failure will be resolved by you, since mazda see's nothing wrong with building cars that can possibly hurt or kill someone. | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 68000 | 2 | 06/01/1998 |
| I own a 1997 mazda 626 es v6. the first transmission failed at about 68000 miles, and now, at almost 200k miles, another is having problems. this is apparently a common problem, as i have found a number of websites with literally hundreds of complaints regarding the cars equipped with the cd4e automatic transmission. the first transmission i was told due to excessive heat. according to each of these websites discussed above, this is one of the common problems with this transmission. the problem we are having now is another apparently common issue. the o/d light will blink on and off continuously, and the car will shift from 3rd to 4th repeatedly while driving. my wife drives this car with three of our children daily, therefore, the problems deeply concern me, since some of the complaints on these sites involve the transmission locking up at freeway speeds. after speaking with the nhtsa, the rep informed me 335 complaints have been filed regarding this vehicle, with many of them for the same reason. all people who have complained on the above mentioned sites have been told by mazda these problems are not mazda's, but the consumers. according to most of my research, all 626 models from 1994 to 2000 are equipped with the faulty transmission, and being this is a ford transmission, the ford probes of corresponding years are affected as well. the first transmission was replaced, the old transmission is not available. the consequences of this failure were as follows: i missed four days of work due to this being our only vehicle at the time. my wife was the one driving, and was stranded on the side of state highway 101 with my son and infant daughter after the transmission stopped working altogether while driving at roughly 65 mph. | |||
| 02/25/2005 | 1 | ||
| Mazda premature transmission failure at 90000. o/d light blinks and transmission overheats. poor placement of transmission filter. this transmission is manufactured i believe from 95-2000 and many complaints have arose throughout all production years. all over the internet including a class action being filed in michigan. i think it should be nationally filed. dealerships are non responsive. *ak | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 106000 | 7 | 08/13/2003 |
| Repeated transmission and motor mount problems /axles too. *ak | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 111700 | 1 | |
| I have a 1997 mazda, that i baught from my friend in 2001. it had a transmission breakdown when at had around 30k miles on it. transmission was replaced by mazda as it was still under warrenty. now it has 112k miles on it and the overdrive light blinks. i was searching on the web to get some clue on the problem and i found plenty of people complaining about the same problem and replacing their transmission with thousands of dollars. my beleif is that there is a manufacturing defect on this vehicle. it should be fixed by the company and not cost the owners thousands of dollars. so far nothing dangerous has happened but it should be fixed before some thing happens.*ak | |||
| 04/04/2005 | 65000 | 5 | 09/09/2001 |
| I have had numerous transmission problems with my 1997 mazda 626. i have reported it to mazda corp. and no action has been taken. my transmission failed for the first time in aug. 2002, a ga mazda dealer admitted that mazda is aware that the this year make & model had transmission problems. due to this admission my transmission was replaced and i split the cost 50/50 with the dealer. now two plus years later, i am told today by a ca mazda dealer that my transmission is going out again. the ca mazda delaer also admits that this year make & model has a known transmission problem, but warrants that technically it is not the responsibility of the dealer to offer such information...but only to try to fix the problem at hand. they stated they were being nice by telling me to not put any more money into the car because it will probably only be a temporary fix and i may experience another transmission failure later. this is ridiculous that a major us car manufacturer can get away with selling a defective vehicle for this many years. py perusing the internet i have found many complaints, and documentation showing that mazda 626's ranging from 1994-2000 have known transmission problems. yet mazda dealers & car lots across the country are still able to sell these cars. it is not fair to the consumer, and it is not fair to those who value and depend on the auto industry to deliver safe and well engineered cars. please look into this matter, how many more complaints will it take!!*ak | |||
| 04/10/2001 | 63100 | 1 | 04/10/2001 |
| Transmission failure,motor mount failures,overheating problems. brake line failure. ever since i purchased my mazda 626 used from a dealership i have had one problem after another. when i purchased the car it only had 63,000 miles. mazda should be ashamed of the kind of cars they put out on the road. | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 124734 | 1 | |
| While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. *ak automatic transmission failed. the tires would spin but the vehiclewould not move. the consumer called every salvage and junk yard but no one had the transmission. *bf *nm | |||
| 03/13/2005 | 2 | ||
| The transmission is slipping either by overheating or bad transmission by mazda, and my car only has 119,000 miles on it. i'd like to know when are they recall all the 626's and fix the problem, or i'll sue the company. this is so unfair that they stop making 626's, for what reason.*ak | |||
| 03/19/2004 | 2 | ||
| Transmission replacement on 1997, mazda 626-this will be my third transmission in four years. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2005 | 94001 | 1 | 08/12/1997 |
| 97 mazda 626 at the local mazda/dodge dealer in jupiter fl just quoted me $3200 to put in an already rebuilt transmission because they do not rebuild transmissions and the one i currently have is gone. from what i have researched on the web this is an on going problem between mazda & the transmission that ford installs for the 626 a cd4e. my engine light has been on since the early on and even the dealer could not figure out how to turn it off. my wife and are original owners and i have all the service records of this vehicle. i feel this is a major problem that mazda must address with the long list of 626 owners and their transmission problems. *jb | |||
| 02/20/2005 | 92640 | 3 | 02/15/2005 |
| I just bought a 1997 mazda 626 it has about 97,000 miles on it and my transmission is already failing. the over drive light turns on and the transmission skips. the mechanic says its a sensor but its not. it's also leaking transmission fluid. | |||
| 02/05/2005 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While driving 50 mph, the rpms shot up and the speedometer dropped due to transmission failing. vehicle is being repaired . please provide details. *nm | |||
| 02/06/2005 | 75000 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| Transmission fluid is leaking all the time. had the transmission seal replaced, but it is still leaking. leak is due to defective design of transmission (loose bearing), i was told. it sounds like i will have to get another transmission. this is unacceptable at 75k miles. this car is a lemon and is dangerous to drive when the transmission is likely to go out. the transmission needs to be recalled.*ak | |||
| 01/13/2005 | 1 | ||
| The transmission acts up switching from 1st to 2nd gear. it goes into high rpm and then jerks into 2nd gear. after driving for a little while, the o/d (overdrive) light begins to flash and it only turns off if the car is turned off. a mechanic has looked at it and says that it is the transmission acting inconsistently.*ak | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 68000 | 1 | 12/08/1999 |
| In june of 2000 i was visiting family in detroit. while on the highway, my transmission began to slip. i took it to a repair shop, and they told me that i needed another transmission. they got a rebuilt transmission from mazda, which was supposed to address a problem they had with the original factory transmission. two and a half years later my o/d light started flashing on and off, and the mazda dealership said i needed yet another transmission. this is my third transmission, and i've only had the car since 1999.*ak | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 97780 | 1 | 06/08/2004 |
| This automobile was purchased for my out of state college student. upon returning to school from thanksgiving break the o/d off light began flashing, followed by erratic transmission problems driving. he stopped the vehicle and called home. once the vehicle comes to a stop, in gear, it ceases to be able to move again until the engine is stopped. after approximately 1 minute the vehicle can be restarted and the transmission placed into gear and movement occurs. i had it taken to a mazda dealership and was told the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $3000. absolutely ridiculous! i had the vehicle towed to my local mechanic who dropped the transmission pan, discovered a lot of metal shavings and also suggested replacing the transmission. after reviewing other compaints on this web site, it is obvious that their is an issue with this model of transmission that should be addressed by the manufacturer. i know this is a ford transmission also found in the contour model but have not inquired about these complaints. this needs to be addressed and investigated. it has been a long time coming with no visible results. somebody do something!! *ak | |||
| 10/25/2004 | 79600 | 1 | 05/15/1997 |
| Transmission failure of my 1997 mazda 626 at just over 79k miles. the incident occurred while i was on a highway type road at a speed in excess of 55 mph, which could have resulted in damage or injury.*ak this vehicle has been meticulously maintained according to mazda warranty specifications. i have been informed by mazda that i do not qualify for after warranty assistance, even though they have issued a tsb for the issue in question and i was never informed of same by no less than 3 mazda authorized service stations. | |||
| 07/19/2003 | 49000 | 2 | 09/12/1997 |
| I own a 1997 mazda 626, at 57,000 miles my 2nd transmission has failed. my first transmission failed over a year ago at under 50,000. mazda dealers do little more than laugh about this problem and of course give me a bid for a new transmission. it is my understanding that mazda knew of this problem and did nothing to correct it and allowed the warrenties to expire without informing owners of the defect.*ak | |||
| 11/28/2004 | 105000 | 3 | 02/15/2000 |
| Flashing o/d off light indicates failing transmission. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 118000 | 2 | 08/03/1997 |
| 1) normal daily use (20) miles to from work on highway roads 2) transmission won't work 3) complete transmission removal and rebuild required. i can't believe the amount of information and complaints all over the internet on this mazda/ford transmission problem. i also can't believe this government office has still not acted on it. surely doesn't appear to be our tax dollars working for the tax payers here. there is a long history of worn out transmissions caused by faulty cooling design on this combined used mazda/ford transmissions model la4a-el. mine is installed in a 1997 mazda 626 4 cylinder. will this agency please acknowledge all these complaints. this is costing hard working people a lot of money to replace these transmissions.*ak | |||
| 10/24/2004 | 54900 | 1 | 10/10/2004 |
| Transmission has failed at 55000 miles for no reason. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2004 | |||
| While driving,without warning the over drive light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the vehicle start shifting erratic the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer. the mechanic placed the vehicle on a diagnostic. the mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 109000 | 2 | 09/26/2004 |
| I was driving my 1997 mazda 626 when all of a sudden, the transmission started shifting hard and acting weird. this was the car's 2nd transmission it had replaced. i fixed the problem by buying a new radiator and an auxiliary cooler because the transmission had overheated.*ak | |||
| 08/23/2004 | 85000 | 6 | 08/23/2000 |
| When driving for approximately 2-4 hours the od off light started flashing. i've researched this incident and apparently the transmission gets too hot frequently resulting in costly repair! i had to drive back home after deciding not to continue my vacation and every 2 hours stopped to let the car cool because light ( od off) started to flash. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 67606 | 7 | 06/03/2003 |
| Immediately after used car purchase in june 2003 the 1997 mazda 626 required transmission rebuild. six months later at my expense over $3000 required to rebuild transmission. since then has been in shop over six time with recurring overdrive light blinking, overheating and poor shifting. two coolers have been installed. the engine thermostat replacement, battery replacement, oil change and tuneup have not prevented a recurrence. after 100 to 150 miles of hiway driving the o/d light blinks and transmission overheats.*ak | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1194-2002 mazda 626 4-cyl. automatic transmissions are defective as noted in similar complaints (formal and informal; see, for example, the lengthy descriptions in 466 posts at http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/yourlemon/189.html, a forum dedicated specifically to this defect). i personally own a 1997 mazda 626 dx which has been experiencing the described transmission problems, indicated by the flashing o/d off light on the dashboard and the torque converter clutch mechanical failure trouble code retrieved by odbii diagnostics performed on 8/27/2004. it is my understanding that mazda has been made aware of this defect in their transmissions as early as 2002, and in may 2002, tsb# 0500502 a/t - od off lamp flashing/dtc p1783/shift concerns was issued.*ak | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 58000 | 10 | |
| While driving at 45 mph over drive sensor light came on . as a result the vehicle lost complete power. no impact reported. dealer stated transmission failed. *ak | |||
| 06/23/2004 | 127084 | 1 | 01/04/2004 |
| I purchased a 1997 mazda 626 in jan of 2004. took it on its first road trip in june. went to pass another driver and the light started flashing, car started jerking. i limped back home without having to do a lot of major work. consquences: towing, cancelled trip, repair costs, time lost. i'm working on saving the money to have the transmission rebuilt. i went to research the issue & found literally hundreds of complaints dealing with mazda 626 transmissions. but no response from mazda.*ak | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 3 | ||
| I have a 97 mazda 626 with 88000 miles and the automatic transmission is failing. strated out with a problem shifting to third gear, but now the o/d light is blinking. the mechanic says that it need a new transmission that will cost $2000. i have maintained this car pretty well and it shouldn't have problems, unless the producty is faulty. so many people have complained about this problem. something should be done.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 10 | ||
| 1997 mazda 626 transmission gave up at around 85,000 miles. the o/d light blinks at speeds of 60+ mph and the car sometimes completely lose power making it a dangerous ride.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 105000 | 1 | 06/15/1998 |
| This complaint is regards to the automatic transmission (atx) on my 1997 mazda 626, 2.0l i4. the transmission is manufactured by ford, model cd4e. despite faithfully changing the fluid at recommended intervals, the transmission completely died and needed replacement at 105,000 miles. this transmission was forced on mazda by ford in all post 1993 4 cylinder models, and suffers major problems with heat and metal particles due to inadequate cooling and filtration systems. the filter is internal to the transmission and inaccessible (cannot be changed) requiring the fluid to be flushed. it is also woefully under cooled, with a simple pass through the engine radiator, and no external cooler. models subsequent to 1999 has external coolers installed, so it seems that mazda/ford are acknowledging this problem. the following link is very illustrative of the shortcomings of this vehicle: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dorothy.bradbury/probemx/index.htm. *jb | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 98500 | 1 | 01/06/2004 |
| I have some problem about my car. mazda 626 1997 automatic. like everyone else,the transmission went down at 95,822 miles. i've found out that that problem happens to every 626 mazda. they [mazda] have to do something about this.i'm just only student from thailand. i don't have that much money to fix it.{2000-3000$}. my car is not worth that much. please help me tell them {mazda} to do something.*ak | |||
| 06/29/2004 | 23 | 1 | 08/15/1999 |
| Transmission failure. the od light started blinking and when i stopped the car, it would not shift into drive. i let the car sit a few minutes and tried again. it seemed to go but took a lot more engine power to make the car drive. the next day the car started to pop out of gear while driving and would not go back into gear. stopped the car and had it towed to a transmission shop who stated that the transmission had failed and needed to be rebuilt. 130000 miles on the car. *nm | |||
| 04/13/1999 | 40000 | 2 | |
| While driving at 40 to 50 mph transmission jerked violently. when the vehicle changed gears very hard and with a thump. vehicle was diagnosed as transmission failure. consumer replaced the transmission once, but problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 110660 | 1 | 03/01/2004 |
| Catastrophic transmission failure on my 1997 mazda 626 4 cylinder automatic.*ak | |||
| 05/28/2004 | 69000 | 1 | |
| Mazda 626 '97, transmission failure. *la | |||
| 04/22/2004 | 98000 | 3 | |
| 1997 mazda 626 - auto transmission failed 3 times. cost to repair - 2300.00. not fixed yet. *nm | |||
| 92000 | 2 | ||
| While driving at any speed the over drive light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced due to worn parts. however, the problem still occurs at this time. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 1997 mazda 626 o/d off flashing; needs new transmission ridiculous expensive and so many people have this same problem with the 626- unfortunately i didn't find this out until too late. mazda needs to recall this and pay for a new transmission!*ak | |||
| 05/19/2004 | 1 | 02/14/1997 | |
| My 97 mazda 626lx automatic has 59k miles, the transmission started slipping yesterday, and the rpm's rev up to 5000 or 6000 on normal acceleration. the o/d light is flashing, and at a steady speed of 55 mph, the rpms stay at 5000. it is having a hard time shifting from 1st to 2nd - by the time i'm at 25 mph, the rpm's are at 6000. i took it in, and bottom line, i need a new transmission - at $2,900. i looked online, and found dozens, maybe hundreds of similar complaints about the 97 mazda 626. 59k miles is awfully low to need a new transmission. i have kept excellent upkeep and maintenance on this vehicle.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 120000 | 2 | 01/01/2004 |
| I bought a 1997 mazda 626 and has been having nothing but problems out of it!! my o/d (over drive) light blinks constantly non stop and the transmission jerks real hard when changing gears. today the transmission went out all the way! its obvious that mazda knows about this problme because when i took it to the dealership he didn't even look at my car, i told him the problem i was having and he said you need a transmission because all mazda do that. well i have only had the car for a couple of months, so why is all the transmissions going bad in them? i receive no answer from the dealership, and now iam about to be all a bunch of money to fix this problem, money i don't have! and hard to get while you have no way back and forth to work to even get the money! well i really think mazda needs to recall the transmission for their cars. the o/d light blinked for about 2 weeks everytime i took to a tranmission place it stopped blinking like a ghost! well its going to cost me 2,600 to fix it so mazda needs to pay at least half of it considering i haven't even had the car long and the owner before me told me he just had to replace the radiator and timing belt. i had a 87 camry and it ran good for over 3 years never having to replace a transmission or motor! i will never buy another mazda ever! they need to have immediate attention to this matter and at least contact there consumers and let them know they are concerned about this.*ak | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 1 | 09/08/2000 | |
| On tuesday april 27, 2004 the transmission on my 1997 mazda 626 lx went out while i was traveling from nashville, tn to gatlinburg, tn. the vehicle only has 73,500 miles and other than the now nonfunctional automatic transmission, the car is in excellent shape. i have contacted the dealership, nelson mazda antioch, tn as well as the mazda corporation. basically, all i have gotten is sorry, no warranty, no help. it is now going to cost about $2700. to get a replacement. i have seen numerous complaints on this site as well as others in regards to this problem. i feel that this transmission needs to be recalled!!!*ak | |||
| 01/15/2004 | 90300 | 2 | 01/16/2003 |
| Transmission failure at 78,000 miles. rebuilt installed under extended warranty. failed again at 90,000 miles. will not go into reverse unless i speed up engine. mazda needs to 'fess up to this problem. i tell everybody i know and i know a lot of people. i have a 1987 chev celebrity wagon 130,000 miles and original transmission, shifts like the day i bought it! mazda please see what gm is doing right.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 30 | 1 | 03/13/2004 |
| Bought '97 mazda 626 lx used with only 67000 miles on it. soon the o/d off lamp keeps blinking and it changes gear roughly. it is said the transmission will fail soon and will do no good even if you change the tranny with $$$$. it is really astounding to find so many pepole have the same problem in just one forum: http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/yourlemon/189.html many people had even worse experiences than mine. i am wondering what this model is if it is not a lemon? hope you take necessary measure before it killing people by suddenly broken down in the interstate. (if no one has been killed yet). *ak | |||
| 03/06/2001 | |||
| There is a fault with the 1997 mazda's 626 transmission that the company is aware about. per phone conversation with transmission repair shop specialist they found a problem with the transmissiom and are only fixing problem if repairs to the transmission are needed. could cause potential hazard to drivers of 97 mazda 626 owners if transmission breaks in drive while traveling. | |||
| 03/09/2004 | 81650 | 0 | 10/13/1999 |
| 1997 mazda 626 lx 2.0 automatic transmission is slipping. the car hesitates excelerating at different speeds, mostly around 40 to 60 mph. i am now at 82500 miles and have found numerous posts on the internet about transmission issues. along with this my check engine light has been on for the last 3 yrs with not one mazda dealership or mechanic being able to keep it off for longer than 30 miles. i have replaced timing belt tensioners, mass air flows, o2 sensors, fuel filters pcv valve, and numerous more. i guess the problems never end and i am tired of it being my problems and not mazda's! | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 35 mph transmission down shifted on its own. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 76000 | 1 | 08/15/1997 |
| Our 1997 mazda 626, 76,000 miles suffered transmission failure. repair shop has indicated a replacement cost of $2500. i feel this is an equipment failure that ought to be reimbursed by mazda. *ak | |||
| 01/21/2003 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Transmission rebuilt 1 year ago, and has been into the shop to be fixed 6 times since that. the overdrive light flashes on and off, which means there is still more trouble with the transmission.*ak | |||
| 12/04/2003 | 70000 | 1 | |
| 1997 mazda 626. the transmission was completely rebuild at 70,000 miles. *nlm | |||
| 11/03/2003 | 66000 | 4 | 10/01/2000 |
| 1997 mazda 626 lx - transmission, catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and computer have all been repaired in a span of 11 months. the car does not have 80,000 miles on it!*ak | |||
| 10/12/2002 | 60000 | 2 | 03/12/2000 |
| I own a 1997 mazda 626 lx, which i bought used with 36,000 miles. at approximately 60,000 miles the transmission seized up, stranding my wife and i. had car towed to dealership, where they informed us we needed a new transmission. their exact words were: we have good news and bad news. the bad news is that your warranty has expired. the good news is that we have a new transmission in stock. we then shopped around and found a less expensive transmission shop that gave us a one year guarantee, and came recommended by a mechanic friend of ours. one year and two weeks later, the transmission is overheating on long drives, spewing transmission fluid out the vent cap. mechanics tell us we need a new torque converter, they think. in any case, we'll probably need another transmission soon. we're dumping the heap and buying a toyota camry. i'm appalled to see page after page of nearly identical complaints about the 1994 - 1998 626s. mazda does not acknowledge the problem. how dare mazda/ford do this to hard working folks who just want to drive a dependable vehicle? *la | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 82000 | 1 | 11/15/2003 |
| Cd4e transmission failure. *la | |||
| 06/22/2003 | 91000 | 1 | 04/06/1997 |
| Transmission failure had to be replaced, overdrive light constantly flashing, dealers stated was oxygen sensor replaced both sensors, problem not solved, replaced transmission replaced several days later with another, first replacement was defective. *la | |||
| 10/12/2003 | 38000 | 1 | 05/01/2002 |
| !997 mazda 626 auto transmission failing ... with only 38,000 miles! *la | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure for 1997 mazda 626 lx with 58,000 miles cost over $2500 to repair. *la | |||
| 09/06/2003 | 30000 | 4 | 09/01/1997 |
| Automatic transmission failure 1997 mazda 626. *la | |||
| 02/14/2003 | 70000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| I have a 1997 mazda 626 lx. the transmission failed right at 70,000 miles. it cost me $2,600 to get it fixed. it was not under warranty so i had to pay for it. i checked around and have found numerous others who have also had transmission failures under 70,000 miles. the transmission repair shop said they get a ton of these cars with transmission problems. i feel mazda should compensate us for these repairs because of their faulty transmission. *la | |||
| 09/18/2003 | 75000 | ||
| 1997 mazda 626 transmission going out and the dealers would not agree to replace or acknowledge the problem with a car. | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Transmission is failing on out 97 mazda 626. loud clicks and jumps on accelerations. not the cv joints. *jb | |||
| 08/27/2003 | 114900 | 1 | 05/21/1999 |
| 1997 mazda 626 transmission failure. the car has 100,000 mile and the transmission is a tost. it looks like there are tons of other mazdas with the same problem. it should be recalled. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Automatic transmission has to be rebuilt due to it not shifting gears. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2003 | 110000 | 1 | 01/23/2000 |
| I have a 1997 mazda 626 and with any warning the transmission has failed and the dealer is asking 2,400.00 to fix it and i think it is wrong that they haven't came forth to tell anyone about the cooling system that is soppose to fix it.*ak | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states overdrive light comes on intermittently, causing vehicle to jerk and stall. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 70000 | 1 | 02/25/2002 |
| Overdrive light continually flashes after car's engine becomes hot which is approximatley 20-30 minutes. caris extremely jerky when shifting into lower gears while this light is on. mechanics say to fix this problem entire transmission must be replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 112000 | 2 | 02/02/2001 |
| Transmission keeps failing, with only regular daily driving. failed at 6000.ad to pay 2000k for t to be fixed. this is a very bad transmission for the car!*ak | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 74000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 |
| Defective transmission in my 1997 mazda 626 lx sedan. i am only owner of my vehicle and purchased brand-new in august 1997. i took meticulous care of this car and have all receipts to prove so. a few weeks ago, the o/d light began to flash on and off and the engine light came on. now the car does not accelerate properly and cannot travel above 60 miles per hour. i took the car to my mechanic, who recommended replacing the transmission for $2,000. i got a second opinion from the mazda dealer, who suggested the same for $3,500-4,000. after researching this problem, i found that there are hundreds (or more) people who have experienced the same costly defect. i feel that mazda should have issued a recall on this car. please look into this matter, it is very upsetting. *ak | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 1 | 11/15/1998 | |
| Automatic transmission failing; blinking lights; rough shifting. (note: i have two 97 mazda 626 2.0 ltr cars. one auto trans has failed totally, and this is my second one that is starting to fail.) *jb | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 60000 | 2 | 07/14/2000 |
| 1997 mazda 626 his car continues to have transmission problems. all of the problems are intermittent. occasionally the car will not accelerate even when the rpm's climb. the automatic transmission shifts hard, it slams from gear to gear especially when shifting up a gear. overdrive slips in and out, the overdrive light flashes when the overdrive slips. there is one isolated incident on a long highway trip where the car would not go above 45. it started to smoke and so i pulled over and shut off the car. i still have not figured out where the transmission fluid came from but when i looked under the hood there was fluid everywhere, as if about a quart of fluid had been sprayed or burst.*ak | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 92000 | ||
| Check engine light is activated and the o/d light is flashing. when starting from stopped the accelerator must be puched to the floor for the car to go anywhere, and it shifts very jerky. have changed the transmission fluid and filter and the problem continues. the car only has 92 k miles and i'm afraid that the transmission needs to be replaced. | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 87000 | 08/28/2001 | |
| Transmission failure- car is serviced on a regular basis- one drive 87,000 miles no towing or heavy loads. *nlm | |||
| 04/20/2002 | 2 | ||
| My husband and i had bought our 1997 mazda 626 lx used that we had for 40 months now and our 1st transmission failure happened at about 68,000 miles in april 2002, and now our transmission is failing again this will mark the 2nd time that we have to fix this transmission the first time it cost us $2,160.53. also our o/d light has been flashing off and on since our transmission first messed up just last year. its really messed up that it has just been a little over a year and it is time to fix this transmission again. if there is any class action lawsuits that is going to be filed against this situation we are going to make sure that we join in. there are cars that run for years that never need transmissions fixed, if we knew this car had this many complaints and problems we would have never got it!! *nlm | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 0 | ||
| Transmission defect. *nlm | |||
| 05/10/2003 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Defective 1997 mazda 626 transmission. failure after only 65,000 miles. overdrive off light starts blinking and transmission starts acting up. i've been surfing the internet and found that many people have encountered this problem. many of them with even less miles. this transmission is clearly defective and something needs to be done, especially since the cost of fixing this problem is over $2000. *nlm | |||
| Consumer states while driving transmission failed causing vehicle to stall. please provide any additional information. | |||
| 03/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at any speed the transmission would decelerate even when the consumers foot was on the accelerator. this made it difficult for the consumer to control the vehicle. *nlm | |||
| 04/25/2003 | 40000 | 2 | 08/01/2000 |
| Automatic transmission problems. this is the second time the transmission has gone out. first transmission was replaced by mazda in 2001. second, when car was placed in park it became stuck. it could not be unlocked from park, could not be pushed out of the way, and the car had to be towed. the mechanic says it is a computer chip in the console that is causing the problem. *jb | |||
| 03/28/2003 | 82000 | 1 | 09/30/2000 |
| The over drive light all of a sudden blinked, and the transmission failed. *jb *ts | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 81000 | 1 | |
| The over drive light flashed. which resulted in the vehicle not switching gears. the dealership stated it was caused by the tcc solenoid. *jb | |||
| 01/24/2003 | 74000 | 0 | 03/03/2000 |
| Problem with the transmission in my 1997 mazda 626 | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| The transmission on my car went at 63000 miles, told by the dealer rosenthal mazda that this was common. according to the dealer, the 626's are in here all the time to have the trannies rebuilt, you should be happy yours lasted to 60k bullcrap, shouldn't there be some accountability on mazda/ford's part. all over the net you see problems with the tranny on this piece of crap yet the nhtsa does nothing, what a joke. | |||
| 12/22/2002 | 70200 | 3 | 01/08/2001 |
| I have had numerous problems out of my transmission on my 1997 mazda 626 v4 automatic. i have taken my car to a transmission mechanic shop 3 times now and one of the times it had to be towed, and they cannot find what the problem is. the overdrive light would come on and constantly flash and the car would start shifting hard and sometimes would not want to shift into passing gear at all. but once it sets for a few hours and cools down, the overdrive light doesn't come on anymore and the mechanic shop tells me that the car has reset it's self and they cannot detect the defect code by their computer diagnostics. it seems like the overdrive light only comes on when you have had the car on the road for a while, and it gets heated up. i have read several other transmission complaints from other mazda 626 owners off the internet and in my local residence area. i'am requesting that there needs to be something done about these transmission problems by mazda. mazda needs to have a recall on the mazda 626 v4 cars, by requesting people to go to their local mazda dealership and have their car checked for these transmission problems. and if a problem is detected on the transmission by the mazda service department, then mazda should be financially responsible for the charges. i would like for mazda to contact me about my complaint. thank you. | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 09/01/2099 | |
| There have been an overwhelming number of complaints from mazda 626 owners with this same problem. my transmission has failed twice and is about to go into its 3rd rebuild in 18 months. please, please just read this page of this message board and you will find an incredibly high number of owners reporting the same problem. if this many people reported the problem, imagine how many others there are that haven't done so. i whole heartedly believe that these transmissions should be recalled. please see: http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/yourlemon/189.html dt | |||
| 11/18/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Auto trans is not working right sliping while shifts. | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 15 | 06/01/2002 | |
| The light comes on after about 60 miles of driving. turning the igintion off and back on will turn off the od light but only temp. after the second time the od light comes on, the engine light comes on. i have taken this to a mechanic and he cleared the codes and changed the transmission fluid. this cycle of events has happened 15 times in 6 months. i was told by the mechanic that this is a common problem with mazda 626's from about 1994 - 1997. i have contacted my closest dealership and they told me that to remedy this situation, i will need a new transmission which will cost about $2000. i see on the internet hundreds of people who are reporting the same problem in their mazda 626's as i am having. if mazda knows that there is a problem with their automobile, why don't they fix it for us. i spent very good money on my vehicle and i take very good care of it. the transmission shouldn't be going out @ 60000 miles. dt | |||
| 09/05/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2097 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/14/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2097 | |
| Will not purchase another mazda in the future, this was my third.no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| The gear change is very jerky and at high speeds after driving for about 30 mins it gets even more jerky as if someone has hit you from behind. during rush hour traffic it gets risky as in stop and go traffic conditions the sudden gear jerks are so severe that the car jumps forward and gets very close to the car in front. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| In june of 2002, the od warning light started to flash. i would stop the car and shut it off and then restart it and the od light would go off. on one occasion, the od light came on and stayed on and then the engine light came on. i lost power and the tachometer jumped from about 2500 rpm to over 4000 rpm at about 60 mph. i pulled over and shut the car off again and about an hour later restarted it with the od and engine warning lights still activated. there was not very much power going to the transmission. i took it to my mechanic and he told me that i should get the transmission fluid checked even though that type of maitenence was not scheduled until 60,000 miles and my car only had 57,000 mile on it. i agreed to have it checked out and change the fluid. he reset the warning lights and cleaned out the transmission and changed the fluid. about 2 weeks later, i am driving to kansas city when i notice the od light coming on again. i pulled off of the freeway and turned off my car and restarted it. 4 times i did this with the the od light going off and then coming back on. finally, the od light came on, the engine light came on and the car lost all power and the speedometer went from 65 to 0. smoke started to come from the engine compartment and transmission oil blew everwhere. i coasted to a gas station and let the car sit for about 3 hours. i started the car and no warning lights came on. i checked the transmission fluid and since it was low, i added enough to bring it back to full. i was told by my mechanic that i could probably expect to have to replace my transmission very soon since these problems i am having are very common for the 1997 mazda 626. i think that mazda should have to tell its customers that this problem exists and fix it before it costs people thousands of dollars in repair bills.*ak | |||
| 06/26/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *aki | |||
| 06/13/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Mazda has been aware of this problem and refuses to admit an unsafe product. $4000 into this car would only be a band-aid for this problem. i want mazda to take their car back and wipe my credit record clean. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 05/02/2002 | |||
| While drving overdrive light illuminates, indicating a malfunction. shortly after vehicle shifts from drive into another gear, cause unknown. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Transmission hesitating when shifting, overdrive will suddenly kick out at any speed, overdrive light will flash.*ak | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2099 | |
| Transmission on my 1997 mazda 626 went out in december of 2001. mazda would not acknowledge the problem, but they were willing to let me pay $3,000 for a new transmission. i traded it in at a loss, just to be rid of it. *ak | |||
| 02/03/2002 | 4 | ||
| While at a stop vehicle would jerk upon taking off. took to mechanic, and they replaced transmission. at 67000 miles vehicle has had 4 transmissions. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 01/09/2001 | |||
| Intermittently vehicle jerks/ sputters and jumps out of gear or gets stuck between gears. gear is shifted to neutral first before going into drive. service technician indicated that vehicle didn't fall within the guidelins of recall 98-v-206-001/ manufacturer's recall 76810. vehicle has a preexisting timing belt problem. please provide more information. *ak | |||
| While traveling noticed engine check light flashing, soon after vehicle started jerking. dealer has been contacted, can't duplicate. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/04/2002 | |||
| While driving at highway speed vehicle starts to jerk. engine light and od light came on. took to dealer, and dealer indicated vehicle needed new transmission. this was second transmission.*ak | |||
| 02/26/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I feel the need to do my civic duty by reporting this problem because a lot of 626 owners are having drive-train-transmission problems and eventually enough of us will get them to recall and pay for the problem. flashing o/d off light started flashing periodical about 12 months ago. took vehicle in concerning other problems to ingram park mazda, 6990 nw loop 410 san antonio, tx (210) 406-0122, and the afternoon i picked up the car the o/d off light started flashing. i immediately called jeff varhoff, service consultant, and he told me that the clutch on those cars are really thin and that the transmission is probably fixing to 'go out'. he suggested that i either repair it now, let it go all the way out and then get it fixed or get rid of the car. it would be around $2500 to fix he told me. on the evening of feb. 26, 2002 the transmission did finally go out and the car will crank but the engine spins. i have found a lot on the internet concerning this problem but most of the problems happened earlier in the cars life-span.*ak | |||
| 02/05/2002 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| O/d light starts blinking at highway speeds. when blinking the transmission shifts harshly in first and second gear. the problem can be corrected by turning of the engine. i took it to a mazda dealer and they stated that the torque converter was sticking, and a new transmission is needed at a cost of approximately $2,800. this is a replacement transmission, the original was replaced at approx. 25,000. there appears to be something defective about this transmission or else it would not be failing so often. *ak | |||
| 12/24/2000 | 100 | 03/01/1997 | |
| O/d off : flashing occasionally. *ak | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| The vehicle stalled after a scheduled oil change. after returning to the service center where the oil change was performed, i was told that i need to have my valve cover gaskets changed. i wanted a second opinion and scheduled a check with the dealership service center. i had no problems with stalling after the first initial incident. after the dealership mechanics looked at the vehicle the car would not move unless the engine was reved. i was informed at this point that my transmission was slipping and that i needed my valve cover gaskets and spark plugs changed. the total cost would amount to over $3200. after getting a second opinion on the state of the transmission i had the transmission replaced. i was informed by the dealership mechanic that the 1997 mazda has transmission problems. i had the transmission replaced by the dealership service department. the new transmission is extremely loud, the car does not drive the smoothly; i can feel the gears change, and the odometer is running rampant. i went back to the dealership and was told that mazda transimission are generally loud and that the car will rev and cause one to feel a shift in gear if the computer cannot distinguish a speed setting. i feel that after reseach and speaking with the dealerships mechanics that mazda was aware that the madza 626 v6 1997 year was defective and should not continue to make revenue for a costly repair that should have been fixed by the manufacture. when my vehicle stalled it was in heavy traffic (45mph zone) and it is a blessing that i did not cause a wreck or hit anyone. thank you t. simpson*ak | |||
| 08/24/2001 | |||
| Dear sir/madam, after i had my transmission problem i contacted with transmission repair shop but they could not fix the transmission. the main problem with the transmission is od light flashes and the transmission fails to work properly. i have heard that this is a general problem for mazda 626. even on the internet many mazda 626 owners complain about this problem. i know the mileage of my car is high but even for the low mileages people encounter with the similar transmission problems for mazda 626. if this is a general problem why doesn`t the mazda company recall and fix the problem? this problem costs too much money for the customers and maybe some dangerous situations on highways or busy traffic. thank you for giving me chance to inform you about this. *ak | |||
| 06/04/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1997 | |
| I recently experienced problems with the transmission on my 1997 mazda 626 after only 61,406 miles. luckily i purchased an extended warranty at the time of the original purchase of the car. however, upon replacing my transmission with a remanufactured one i have again experienced transmission problems. it is obvious that there are some serious problems with the engineering of the transmissions that went into this model year car. i have read similar complaints on consumer complaint boards on the internet. what has exasperated this situation even more is when i brought my car in for repairs the dealership (actually two different ones) recommended that i purchase a transmission cooling kit for about $100.00 as they stated that the transmission just couldn't take the heat of the deep south (i live in the new orleans area). this really irked me. i couldn't believe that these two dealerships were trying to get me to pay for this kit when it is obviously a problem with the engineering of the transmissions or associated electrical components. i called mazda usa customer service and they said that they would not pay for this kit installation and they did not think it was at all needed. in other words there is no problem with transmission overheating even in the south according to mazda motors north america. i would like to know how many other mazda owners (especially those in the south) have been told by their dealerships that their transmission woes can be solved by purchase and installation of this cooling kit. i would hope that no one has been persuaded into purchasing one of these kits when its not their problem to pay for- it is the dealership's or mazda motors responsibility to repair this problem!*ak | |||
| While traveling vehicle would not change gears. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 08/06/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| While driving from sarasota to wpb going approx 65-70 mph the o/d off light started blinking although it wasnt off. the check engine light came on and the next day i took it to the dealer and i was told the transmission was failing and suggested i have the transmission serviced and watch and see since the trans wasnt slipping. well 1 month later while traveling again from sarasota to wpb not only did the o/d off light come on while trying to pass the trans did slip. i was told the trans would need to be replaced and since i had complained to mazda that there was absolutely no reason a 57k trans should be failing they offered to pay for the trans but i would be responsible for labor. at this time i have yet to have it done and will insist that mazda pay for the labor also. i have done a lot of research and this apparently is a major problem with these certain trans. i had mentioned to stephanie at mazda customer service that i found it funny that mazda will recall gas caps, but yet with such a defective transmission, not a thing is mentioned. i absolutely can not believe that these transmissions have not been recalled. is it because not enough people have complained? or is it that no one has died? how does this work. i am very upset with this and it needs to be taken c are of. mazda will not do anything unless they are made to. please investigate this. i have seen hundreds of complaints on this exact problem on sites such as complaintcenter.com, complaincenter.com, yahoo forums,dustbury.com/626/trans.html etc. etc.*ak | |||
| 08/05/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| While driving 200 miles across state on sr 70 my o/d off light began to blink and my check engine light came on. i took it to the mazda dealer that week and was told that i was having transmission failure and was told that codes p1744, p0741 & p1783 came up during a diagnostics test. i was told that i should have a transmission service and wait and see since my gears weren't slipping at the time. last week during the same drive across state my o/d off light started blinking again, and this time while trying to pass a car on sr 70 (a 2 lane hwy) the transmission slipped as i was in the oncoming lane. fortunately it kicked back in and i didnt have the problem again. (havent traveled since then) i took it back to mazda and was told that they would pay for the transmission, (since i had called last month to complain that there was absolutely no reason why a car w/ 57k miles should have a failing transmission, unless ofcourse it was defective. they offered to pay for the trans, but i am still responsible for the labor and was offered no warranty. i have done a lot of research and have found that these 626 transmission chronically have this problem and i have found hundreds of complaints about it online. i can not believe it has not been recalled. have not enough people complained, would it cost mazda too much money or do they really believe that this is not a problem? well as a single mother who relys on her car and still owes $12k on it, it is a problem. a big problem and i hope that corrective measures are taken. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1998 | |
| I started having transmission problems at 45000 miles transmission was supposedly replaced at 48ooo miles. now about two years later i'm having the same problems again, but my warranty has expired.( o/d + engine lights come on, trans stalls while accerlerating, trans slipping, banging sound when put in reverse) | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| I can get statements from two different transmission shops saying that mazda 626 transmissions are worked on more than any other automobile.*ak | |||
| 04/22/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 06/22/2001 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 06/11/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| 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 $2500.00 to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 03/17/2001 | 4 | 07/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2001 | |||
| Transmission blewout without prior warning, suddenly gears started slipping on freeway. *ak | |||
| 02/02/2001 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Automatic transmission failed twice and had to be replaced twice: first at 28596 miles then at 56449 miles. *ak | |||
| 02/19/2001 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/15/2000 | ||
| At 41,000 miles transmission has malfunctioned, and will not go into reverse cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 12/20/2000 | |||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 11/29/2000 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | 10/30/2000 | |
| 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.*ak 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. *yh | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 4 | 02/01/1997 | |
| 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. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 4 | 02/01/1997 | |
| 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: ) | |||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 10/11/2000 | |||
| Transmission went out and needed to be replaced. overdrive light came out, and gears started coming out.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1996 | |
| 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.*ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 0 | 05/01/1988 | |
| Vehicle was in repair shop. computer chip and sensor had to be replaced. also, overdrive light kept blinking, and transmission malfunctioned and has to be rebuilt. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/07/2000 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| When the gear shift is in drive, and the brake is pressed, the car shakes violently and so much that it actually creates a humming noise. the vibration is so intense that it cause ears to clog up. took car to browns mazad dealership, because still under warranty. was told it was the motor mounts. they had my car for a total of two weeks, waiting on a part which happend to be a bolt and when i pick up the car, it was in worse condition than when i brough it in. i was told that the some vibration is normal, but i am literally shaking when the car idles in the drive gear. nasty attitude. i am still covered under warranty and i asked to have the mounts replaced, but was told it was within 'specs' therefore, live with it. this could become a potential safety hazard, because i have to put the car in neutral gear to stop the shaking. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 04/03/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Transmission totally failed in traffic, locked up, tow caused $300.00 damage to rear bumper, had to be dragged out of traffic, wheels would not roll, repaired under warranty, transmission replaced with a factory rebuild | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Dealer refused to look at it as a warranty repair and advised me to take it back to other mazda deale where new transmission was installed and car was diagnosed for other ignition related problems. *ak | |||
| 11/14/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1998 | 4 | 12/01/1997 | |
| I was told in a letter by mazda that the reason my brakes go out is because i ride my brakes and that my account was noted for this. the only problem is no one from mazda can give me a copy of the documented proof that this is the problem. they can't tell me at all what or why my tranmisson has gone out. | |||
| 03/21/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary included for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 10/23/1996 | ||
| Transmission malfunction. vehicle jumps when put into drive, high idle at times, jerks when stopped, pulls to the right, and vibration felt in steering wheel. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| When the vehicle is put in gear it hesitates when accelerating. the dealer states that this is normal operation for the vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 1 | 06/02/1997 | |
| O/d light flashing, automatic transmission overheating, very hard shifting when in o/d on mode for more than 20 minutes at highway speeds.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 109000 | 2 | 09/26/2004 |
| I was driving my 1997 mazda 626 when all of a sudden, the transmission started shifting hard and acting weird. this was the car's 2nd transmission it had replaced. i fixed the problem by buying a new radiator and an auxiliary cooler because the transmission had overheated.*ak | |||
| 05/17/2004 | 5 | 02/14/2003 | |
| I have had nothing but trouble with my 1997 mazda 626 since i got it on february 14, 2003. the rpm's shoot up and down all the time and the oc sensor is bad and now the transmission is going out already. i only have 80,000 miles on my vehicle and see no reason as to why all of these problems have occured. i have had it in the shop 4 times since i got it a little over aa year ago. i really like the new mazda 6's that are out but am real reluctant on buying a new one due to the fact that i have had so many problems with the mazda that i have now and parts are so expensive. i was told it was going to cost $750.00 in order to fix the oc sensor, that is just crazy. please help! i see all the complaints that on the transmission going out at low mileage, insane.*ak | |||
| Transmission fluid leaking from vehicle. tookehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated transmission was burning itself up.*ak | |||
| 11/23/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Od on/off light started to flash on highway, then speedometer and tachometer fell to 0, smoke went from the hood, and all transmission oil leaked away. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 120625 | 1 | 03/30/2008 |
| 1997 mazda 626 lx l4 2.0l 120,625 had to have a complete transmission rebuild cd4e cost $2,539.00. *tr | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 86000 | 1 | 04/03/2003 |
| Continued transmission/gear problems. *ak | |||
| 06/05/2002 | 87000 | 1 | 03/10/2001 |
| Transmission had to be replaced at 87,000 miles. o/d light kept blinking and car wouldn't run. o2 sensors keep needing replacing. *ph | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 120625 | 1 | 03/30/2008 |
| 1997 mazda 626 lx l4 2.0l 120,625 had to have a complete transmission rebuild cd4e cost $2,539.00. *tr | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 64000 | 3 | 03/06/2001 |
| 1997 626 mazda transmission! this transmission will not hold up! i've had it replaced 2 times (over $3400) and the previous owner once. it went out with me at 66k. it's acting up again and i'm told the need $2500 more to correct the problem. the transmission shops have told me the transmission is a piece of junk! it's been parked for over a year because i can't afford the repair bill and also i can't in conscious sell to any other poor soul! *tr | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 99500 | 1 | 06/15/2004 |
| I have a 1997 mazda 626 that the o/d light has begun flashing and the engine light has come on. after the o/d light comes on the transmission begins getting jerky. the error codes indicate a torque converter problem in the transmission. i have 99,500 miles on the car and had the transmission oil changed at 75,000 miles because i read that these cars have a history of bad transmissions. i called two mazda dealers and they told me these cars have bad transmissions and it will cost around $3,000 to replace. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 99200 | 1 | 11/25/2004 |
| Transmission failure on 97 mazda 626 automatic transmission after approx 15000 miles. | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1194-2002 mazda 626 4-cyl. automatic transmissions are defective as noted in similar complaints (formal and informal; see, for example, the lengthy descriptions in 466 posts at http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/yourlemon/189.html, a forum dedicated specifically to this defect). i personally own a 1997 mazda 626 dx which has been experiencing the described transmission problems, indicated by the flashing o/d off light on the dashboard and the torque converter clutch mechanical failure trouble code retrieved by odbii diagnostics performed on 8/27/2004. it is my understanding that mazda has been made aware of this defect in their transmissions as early as 2002, and in may 2002, tsb# 0500502 a/t - od off lamp flashing/dtc p1783/shift concerns was issued.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Torque converter clutch failed causing a jerk feeling when the transmission shifts. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 106000 | 7 | 08/13/2003 |
| Repeated transmission and motor mount problems /axles too. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 120625 | 1 | 03/30/2008 |
| 1997 mazda 626 lx l4 2.0l 120,625 had to have a complete transmission rebuild cd4e cost $2,539.00. *tr | |||
| 04/11/2006 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Transmission failed on a mazda 626 '97 4cyl, hardly 9 years after manufacture. i had to replace the whole transmission on the vehicle. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 12/18/1998 | 1 | 01/21/1997 | |
| Pivot bolt loose causing clutch pedal to squeak when depressed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed at only 60000 miles. mr | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 3 | 04/23/1997 | |
| Consumer stated that while driving transmission failed, causing the fluid to burn, also vehice was shifting hard, the transimission was replaced for the second time, however vehicle is still experiencing same problems.*yd | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 3 | ||
| While driving, transmission froze up, a tooth off one of the gears broke and was causing the problem, mazda sent replacement parts 3 times, first 2 were defective. *slc | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. *slc | |||
| 06/18/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle would not shift gears, it would jerk and knock while driving.*ak | |||
| 08/26/1997 | 1 | 07/05/1997 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 10/20/1997 | 5 | ||
| While driving vehicle jumps out of gear. the dealer has been contacted. *ak *jb | |||