1994 Mazda 626: sudden loss of power

8 of the 281 complaints about the 1994 Mazda 626 describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2003
1
2000
10
1999
7
1998
6
1997
3
1996
1
1995
8
1994
8
1993
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · WA

1994 mazda 626 automatic while driving in highway at 60 miles/hour, suddently the engine shuddered, with transmission moving in and out itself. Engine losing power and speed. O/d light blinked. *ak managed to safely pull out of highway. This car put me and my family into danger. Towed the car to mazda dealer.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Transmission · 145,623 miles · IL

I own a 1994, 626 mazda es. This is the second time the transmission has gone out while on the tollway. No warning! A serious hazard to my life and others while on the busy road. The transmission lost power and almost caused a pile-up. Cars dodging me! Lucky I'm not injured. 1st in 2000, then dealer installed rebuilt mazda transmissions failed again.

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Transmission · TX

I too am experiencing these notorious transmission problems with my 94 mazda 626 with all the common symptoms like od light flashing, rough and jerky gear shifts, losing power all of a sudden, fixing in low gears etc. Its so agonizing that despite so many people having to go for complete transmission replacements, many even multiple times on the same vehicle, no one is able to make mazda to fix this for good on all the 94 mazda 626s. Its such a pity that even mazda dealers acknowledge that its no longer a question of if, but when these poorly designed transmission systems fail. I hope the federal safety agency can intervene and investigate these all too common and potentially dangerous failures now, rather than waiting until fatalities are reported. Having read so many sad histories with this model, there is no point spending thousands of dollars in having this troubling transmission replaced for my car, its obvious the problem is bound to occur again. I can't afford another car in this economy. I can't trade-in my car either (I hate to victimize another innocent buyer with this lemon). So, I have no choice but to take risk continuing to drive this, unless mazda can either pick up the tab for the replacements, or atleast offer to fix it for a fair price with a reasonable guarantee period.

Filed Jun 29, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle has the same defect as recall 99i005000/speedometer failure, speedometer gear failed, causing transmission to stay in third gear. Also a sudden loss of power.

Filed May 17, 2000 · Electrical · CA

While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH, vehicle lost power. Consumer was able to get vehicle to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed that the distributor needed to be replaced. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under manufacturer's recall.

Filed Jan 24, 2000 · Acceleration · CA

When traveling between 60-65 MPH and upon depressing the acclelerator pedal rpms will go down and vehicle will come to a slow stop, resulting in loss of all power.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Transmission · NC

Travelling down the higway and vehicle lost power all of a sudden. Overdrive/gear light started flashing which slowed car down. Pulled over to the shoulder . Had the vehicle towed to the dealer was told that transmission went out.

Filed Jun 2, 1999 · Electrical · MI

Vehicle stalled while driving at about 70mph. Vehicle had to be stopped, and engine had to be turned back on. Dealer indicated that an electrical part caused vehicle to lose power.