1.)I purchased a 1994 mazda 626 w/at and 2.0l engine. Transmission had been rebuilt twelve miles before I bought it. I drove it home, and that evening the transmission had leaked about 4 quarts into my lawn. I had not driven it in a wreckless matter whatsoever. Since there was a warranty on the rebuild, I brought it back to them where I had continuous problems with it over the next 4 months. During these events, I found out that there are tons of other 626 owners like me having the exact same problem with these transmissions. 2.)it's inflicted more than usual strain on my engine, I've been without a car for weeks at a time, it has costed me lots of money. On top of this, my new transmission is starting to act up again. 3.)the transmission shop eventually ended up swapping the transmission out twice and replaced countless part. I do not know exactly.
1994 Mazda 626 transmission complaints
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While driving at 55 MPH vehicle started to coast down to 30 MPH. Vehicle was towed. It was later discovered that transmission will not go beyond second gear.
Vehicle stopped on a bridge at 45 MPH. Vehicle was towed. Vehicle would not pick up gears, nor go into reverse. The transmission was defective.
My transmission failed completely. According to the dealer I bought it from it had been replaced at around 60k miles. Now its at 120k miles and it failed completely.
1994 mazda 626 automatic transmission failure.1 the car was bought with a pull when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear other then that no warning. All I was doing was backing out my driveway. 2 the transmission suffered catostrophic failure.*ak 3 the car is probably going to be junked being that a new transmission is worth more then the car
Automatic transmission went out. Light is flashing on dashboard. Too many complaints not to be recalled or fixed by the manufacturer.
1994 mazda 626 has recurrent transmission failure. Had torque converter replaced, then it shakes and vibrates horribly and now hold light flashes and it won't go into gear.
Intermittant surging from transmission, flashing hold light. Some transmission slippage, then transmission failed at 150k mles. Unable to move at all. The tansmission was removed from the vehicle and replaced with a used one. Yes the old transmission is available..please come and take it away!
A constant flasing of the o/d light after long trips.
Consumer complained about an automatic transmission problem. 15 minutes after starting to drive in cold start the hold light flashed. After transmission warmed up it slipped from 1st gear to 2nd gear. Then, it did no shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Consumer looked this problem up on the internet and found that there were many similar complaints.
The transmission on my 94 626 which has been treated with kid gloves has acted erratic and has been causing other components of my car to suffer.all this and I have serviced it according to the manuel faithfully. My trans fluid has always been pristine and it has never been raced or towed or driven in extreme weather.
I bouth a 1994 mazda 626 with 93,915 miles in 2000. The overdrive light has started coming on in my car, and it won't shift like it should. All the dealers I have called say "when that happens, we just replace it", like they see it all the time.*ak so I paid $1800 hundred dollars for the repair and guess what still with the same problem, I took my car 6 times back for transmition repair and the o.d light still flashing sometimes, I think is very bad for the costumers of mazdas 626 to be paying hundreds of dollar for repair something that will be broken again with the same exatly problem.
The vehicle "slams" into second gear when engine warms up. I was told by the mazda dealership transmission failure on early 90's 626's are a common problem. I was quoted $2,800 to replace/repair transmission. I bought this vehicle new with only 18 miles on the odometer. I currently have 88,000 miles on the vehicle. Something needs to be done to protect consumers like me. This vehicle costs me close to $30,000 to purchase.
1994 mazda 626 transmission hold light blinked before I had to buy a second replacement transmission. I had to correct this transmission.
While shifting gears vehicle failed to move. A loud knocking noise was heard from the front. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
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.
Having trouble with my transmission on 1996 mazda 626. Very harsh upward shifting specially from 1st to second gear. Downward shifting is harsh as well but not as bad as upward.
This vehicle had 3 transmissions replaced. Also, vehicle accelerated at any given time. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, and no one wanted to help him . Consumer had to pay $3300.00 for transmission repairs. Consumer was afraid for his daughter to drive this vehicle, but this vehicle was the only way she had to get back and forth to school. In addition, consumer's wife also drove this vehicle, and consumer was concerned for her safety.
Automatic transmissioin failure, twice: once at 70000 miles (which I had rebuilt) then again at 145000 miles.
Transmission problems. My mazda 626 has had consistent transmission problems. Transmission slips on 3rd and 4th gears and reverse gear does not engage at all.
The hold light is flashing and it doesn't change gears correctly. Had the trasmission fluid changed and un-hooked the battery for 5 minutes and it fixed the problem for a day and a half. A friend is a mechanic and fixed it the first time, but now we will probably have to put in a new or rebuilt transmission. I bought it used in jan 03 with 122,000 miles on it.
The problem, I have is about my transmission. I was on the highway from taunton ma about 20 miles away from brockton ma where I live. I was going about 60 MPH, the speed limit. Out of nowhere, my transmission started slipping. Where I was driving, there were three lanes. Luckily I was in the middle lane and had just enough speed to get to the breakdown lane. I did not know what to do I was on the highway with no phone I did know what was going on my car never showed such sign of this sort I was with my friend who told me to put the car in d2. The car started to move slowly, than started slipping after I let my foot off the gas, than pushed it again, it started jerking a little, then started to move again. I barely made it to brockton.
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.
Hold light keeps flashing when hold light is flashing, the transmission jerks (automatic tran) ar has stopped several times in the middle of traffic. Have had the transmission replaced once and have taken it back three times after it was replaced hold light still flashes and trasmission still jerks after being serviced.
1994 mazda 626es 72000 miles. Always had problems with engine/transmission jerking even under slow acceleration. 3 days ago, car constantly downshifts during moderate acceleration until reaching hwy speeds. Now car shifts gears irratically while cruising at 60mph and during slow\moderate acceleration.
I bought a 1994 automatic mazda 626 in january 2002 with 104,000 miles with an automatic transmission that had just been rebuilt. At 128,000 miles, the problem is recurring as now the hold light has been flashing and it has trouble shifting into gear. It seems to be a common problem among all mazda's built around 1994 and later from word of mouth and internet articles and forums. It seems that they use ford parts and have a notorious reputation for transmission failures. I would like to seek information about a possible recall of these vehicles.
When driving the vehicle, the transmission light would appear on the dash intermittently. The driver has made contact with the dealership. Please provide any further details.
Cd4e automatic transmission problems. Car shifts hard from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gears. Slips out of overdrive without warning. O/d light flashes continuously. Car is basically undriveable as is. Was told I would need a new transmission. Failed at 80,000 miles. Always had all scheduled maintenance performed.
Cd4e automatic transmission failure & needs to be replaced.
1994 mazda 626 transmission failure. The mazda/ford 1994 through 1998 cd4e transmission appears to be problematic according to several transmission dealerships. They all indicated the cost of repairs and/or rebuilts would run $2500.00 plus... With minimal or limited warranty on repairs. It appears to me that an automotive manufacture recall on the mazda/ford 1994 through 1998 cd4e transmission should be implemented.
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