Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0500101 | 04/26/2001 | 0500101 | 620905 | Customers may have a concern with a whine or ringing type noise heard inside the vehicle during slight acceleration or cruise conditions. this noise is heard when driving at speeds of 40-70 mph. this concern applies to kj and kl models | 09/04/2001 |
| 00500101 | 02/07/2001 | 617879 | Experiencing transmission ringing / whining noise. this noise is being transmitted inside the cabin through the transmission selector cable. *tt | 04/02/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 4697 | 1 | |
| Purchased vehicle brand new from dealer (crossroads mazda in cary, nc) and from day 1 have had issues with the engine and the check engine light. transmission completely replaced in may 2004 (right after it went out of warranty); continual problems with check engine light illuminating for no reason and as of 12/08, cannot get car inspected due to check engine light; requesting a repair waiver since this is a known mazda issue and they have done nothing to resolve/assist their customers. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2001 mazda millenia would not shift out of first gear and would stop abruptly. upon inspection, the mechanic determined the transmission imploded and needed to be replaced. *kb ***nar*** *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 61000 | 1 | |
| 2001 mazda millenia would not shift gears and would stop abruptly. *kb ***nar*** the technician at the transmission shop indicated that the transmission imploded. *nm | |||
| 08/06/2004 | 4 | ||
| Consumer stated that transmission failed. consumer had three transmissions replaced, and currently will have the fourth transmission replaced. while driving consumer would get the feeling as if someone hit her in the rear. then, vehicle jerked when consumer pushed on the gas pedal. she, took the vehicle to the dealer, and each time, it was the transmission. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 11/04/2001 | 1 | 04/06/2001 | |
| While parked and idling, vehicle suddenly accelerated and inadvertently jumped out of gear and forced vehicle forward into a palm tree before stopping. vehicle at body shop for repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the dealer refused to do a computer check to determine the reason why the vehicle took off while it was in park with the engine running. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 7 | ||
| Left rear axle was making a clunking / clicking sound when engaged in t first gear. vehicle been to dealer on seven occasions, and they were unable to correct the problem. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||