1995 Mazda 626: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 6, 2005 · Transmission · 77,730 miles · WA

The od off light began flashing in march or april of this year took it to the dealership I purchased it from, was told then that it was a bearing within the transmission that just wasnt moving they moved electronically and the light went out then approximately two weeks ago the overdrive off light began flashing again, I took it in and they say it is thr torque converter and probably a bushing inside the transmission that is causing a major vibration. My 1995 mazda 626 has just over 77,000 miles on it and has the same transmission as the 94 which is known for its problems and by all reports most of those problems were not fixed until 96 now I am facing a secondary warranty company who may or may not approve my claim, my car occasionall stalls when I push the gas etc, many similar problems you can read on the web with this same car. If the warranty I purchased just for things like this does not cover this I am stuck with a bill I cannot afford, for a problem that is well known and well reported. This is a mazda and for issue and should be resolved by them...it is not safe to have these cars on the road. My car is currently at bay ford in portorchard washington. Why should a car need a new transmission with such low mileage. Thank you for your time.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · SC

I purchased my 1995 mazda 626 new. After having the car for only a few months and less than 3,000 miles the transmission went out and had to be replaced. Because the car was under warranty, they replaced it. However, it was only after the car left me on the side of the road that they agreed to fix it. I had taken the car in three times previously because of problems, but each time they said it was something different and that they had fixed it. Recently, I had the transmission rebuilt. I have taken it back 4 times in the past 4 months because I am still having problems with it. No one should ever buy a mazda again! I have seen the numerous posts regarding problems with the transmission and each of them describe what happened to mine. The overdrive light flashes off and on, it has difficulty going into gear, it stalls between gears and constantly leaks transmission fluid. Mazda should be forced to recall this transmission!

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · KY

While driving 45 MPH vehicle jerked forward. Then vehicle stalled. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Transmission · 166,900 miles · GA

I purchased a 1995 mazda 626 used with 64000 miles oct 1999 the very next day the transmission had to be replaced. The car hit 120000 and I had to have the transmission replaced again. The transmission is going out again and it has not been but 10 months since the last one. I think the transmissions are faulty made and I have been researching this and hundreds if not thousands of other people have had the same problem. The car also lunges and stalls for no reason.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · MD

Vehicle cuts off at any speed or slowing to stop. Vehicle hesistates as a warning before stalling. Overdrive light and engine check light illuminated on dashboard. Twice, vehicle was diagnosed with a negative response. Dealer was aware. Intermittent problem is progressing. Please provide more information.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Vehicle would stall and gears lurchs when changing due to transmission failure. Dealer contacted.

Filed Jun 20, 2000 · Transmission · NC

Overdrive off light started flashing 3 days on open road, engine light comes on at 35 MPH, took to dealer said "these cars just reset themselves. There's no problem according to the computer." wants to stall at times, but doesn't. Disappointed in a car that was a grad "gift"

Filed Apr 28, 2000 · Engine · CA

Temperature was very hot on the car after driving approximately 1 mile. No fluid in radiator. Refilled only to realize a slow leak. Took it to dealer for repair. They couldn't find a leak but said it had to do with the temperature gauge, so it was replaced. 2 days after the repair, the same problem has arisen. Have contacted them again to determine what to do. Sometimes the car goes from normal reading to hot,and suddenly returns to normal. I have added approx. 1 gallon of fluid every 2 days for the past week. Worried about possible engine damage and stalling in traffic.

Filed Oct 22, 1999 · Fuel system · CA

Due to the defective airflow sensor which has been replace 3xs, the vehicle stalls unexpectly which may result in an accident. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Transmission · MS

Engine stalls when transmission is put into neutral. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. Dealer said that the problem was due to a faulty iac valve, repairs were done, but problem reoccurred. *ak

Filed Apr 17, 1999 · Transmission · WI

Transmission began to fail at approx. 60,000 miles. Problem wasn't diagnosed until about 85000 miles. Had transmission overhauled. Now, 15000 miles later, transmission failing again. This is a common problem among owners of this model car. Mazda is aware of the problem but refuses to take responsibility for the faulty transmissions they put in these models of mazdas. Car can be a safety hazard because it stalls out often and has a difficult time shifting gears while driving.

Filed Jul 7, 1998 · Fuel system · LA

While driving 50-70mph the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. Took to dealer, dlr cannot determine the problem. Problem still exists.