1994 Mazda 626: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 20, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · CA

The 1994 mazda 626lx with a v-6 2.5l motor has required 3 transmissions in the 8 years I have owned the car. The water pump went out twice and the alternator twice as well. This last time the transmission failed, I was on I-5 heading north near the los banos turnoff when it just started slipping and came to a complete stop on the freeway. I am very frustrated with the design and longevity of many parts of this vehicle.

Filed Feb 7, 2009 · Transmission · 149,500 miles · TX

I purchase a 1994 mazda 626lx automatic sedan approximately 3 months ago, from an individual here in austin, tx. Approximately one month after obtaining, and putting new tires, new brakes and a complete tune-up, the transmission went out. After doing some further investigation on the car, I found out that the transmission(cdf4e) for that year model has gotten a lot of complaints. Apparently, the transmission is to small for the 2.0 liter engine, and burns up after so many miles or length of driving. I checked it out online, and the site that I checked gave a fairly decent approval rating of the vehicle. Anyhow, the vehicle, as of now, is disabled and right now, I don't have the money to fix it. The transmission quit working while I was driving down I-35 at 65mph, in a construction zone. Luckily, I was going fast enough to coast to the end of the construction area, to park on the shoulder of the road, safely.

Filed Feb 8, 2008 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · TX

Automatic transmission failed.

Filed Jul 10, 2007 · Transmission · 201,652 miles · MO

1994 mazda 626 auto transmission failure. Known transmission problems by manufacturer resulting in defective auto transmissions that fail prematurely. Only solutions are total transmission replacement sometimes on multiple occasions. This has been addressed in a tsb by mazda, but nothing has been done by them to correct the problem.

Filed Dec 18, 2006 · Transmission · NY

Repetitive automatic transmission failures on my 1994 mazda 626 already cost me many thousands dollars. History: december 1992 - initial transmission error codes. Authorized mazda repair service changed transmission filter and fluid. Codes were coming back. Installed extra cooler. May 1993 - total transmission failure; tranny rebuilt at st. James transmission repair shop; warranty 1 year or 12k miles; march 1995 - transmission error codes back and unexplainable failures. Took it to lee myles in yonkers - gave me 2 years warranty. On the way home signal was back. Since then the car was back in the store for more than 6 months. During that time lee myles many times open and repaired transmission to fix tr, installed another extra cooler, replaced my original radiator, replaced main electrical wiring system and many other parts. I had also my engine inspected and tuned several times in another shops, including replacing of fuel pump, spark plugs and wires, distributor and other. However transmission was failing again and again. Car had to be towed away by lee myles 3 times and I drove it several times at slow speed on side roads back to the lee myles. Finally lee myles bought me a factory rebuild transmission and for about 2 weeks everything looked nice again. Then after 20 miles of driving at highway speed RPM started to go up and the error code came back again. Since then I am using my car only very locally and after about $10,000 (yes 10k) spent on transmission repairs and car upgrades, my mazda 626 is junk I cannot even sell.

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · AZ

I have a mazda 626 1994. On 9/9/06 I called bidoluph mazda to ask about a recall on my transmission for my 94, 626. They said "sure bring it down we will take care of everything. Once I paid $80 in towing fees. The next day they called and said that the recall expired and proceeded to charge me over $400 to fix the recall. Then one week later the transmission failed completely. This is unacceptable business relations. Mazda is no good.

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · AZ

My transmission failed.

Filed Jun 23, 2006 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · NE

Transmission failure.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Transmission · 105,516 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

I have a 1994 mazda 626. The automatic transmission burnt out one month after a factory reconditioned transmission was installed in it. I was stranded on I-84 in portland oregon when the transmission went out. There was no shoulder on the interstate and was stranded in the right lane. I was side swiped and slightly injured. I have read hundreds,possibly thousands of complaints about the mazda 626 transmission built from 1994 to 2002. Mazda should have addressed this problem and corrected the faulty transmissions on these cars. The first transmission was that was installed was $1800.00 and was not even the original transmission that came with the car.this will be at least the fourth transmission in this car in its 105,000 mile life.

Filed Jul 13, 2005 · Transmission · 178,000 miles · PA

I thought I was gtood to go after installing my the second transmission in my 94 mazda 626, one year later I am in the same position I was when the first transmission failed...going nowhere. Fortunately it moved enough to get to dealer where I traded my beloved car in for a "newer" car...no not a mazda 626.

Filed Jun 10, 2005 · Transmission · 225,000 miles · 00

94 mazda 626 transmission failure (3 times), hold light flashes, jerks into gears.

Filed May 30, 2005 · Transmission · 00

Automatic transmission failed to engage in drive. Only reverse worked. But dealer fixed. Later, failed to downshift into first gear, continued to stay in 3rd or 4th gear. Also, does not downshift to 2nd gear when at low speeds, stays in 3rd and overdrive kicks in much earlier than normal. Also, engine temperature seems to be above average.