Overdrive light flashes as first symptom. Next, the car will hesitate at gear changes. The car will then buck hard at these gear changes. The transmission will eventually fail, according to the dealer. They believe there will be additional notice. No codes are present within the system. No field service bulletins have been issued, according to dealers (more than one that I've discussed it with) while mazda corporate says they have issued field service bulletins, but will not release information to the public. The dealer's solution is to replace the equipment at $2,300. This is a known problem among dealers and owners, and widely discussed on the internet, from my research. The service advisor at the dealer says they replace transmissions frequently on these models years 93-97. Mazda will not acknowledge. There is no service book available for purchase and the owner's manual does not address the problem in its troubleshooting section, nor does it include any maintenance tips for the transmission. Please contact me for websites that I have found pertaining to this specific problem.
1995 Mazda 626 transmission complaints
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I couldn't believe the transmission went out at 58,000 miles, but after reading all the complaints I see this is common. Where is the recall
Consumer was traveling about 75mph & overdrive light came on, and vehicle went into overdrive. Gear kept up & down. Vehicle was also smoking real badly. Dealer never told consumer what caused the problem. 3 weeks later, it happened again & the dealer said it just happens that mazdas are sensitive. Problem caused transmission to burn out.
While stopping consumer could not move the pawl from park to drive or to any other possition.*ak when starting the vehicle the driver is unable to shift from park to any other gear for the past 6 months. The dealer states the problem is caused by bad solenoid.
Overdrive light came on the dashboard. The first warning came when consumer was on the highway traveling about 55mph, and vehicle lost power on the highway. Transmission was replaced twice already. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic told her that the transmission is going. Vehicle needs a new transmission.
The vehicle was hesitating at acceleration, then the overdrive light started blinking, after which I could not accelerate and basically the vehicle would not move. Luckily I was near a service station, which render me assistance and said that the transmission needed to be replaced.
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"
This car is a night mare I have never been so unhappy with a car so much in my life I will have to take this to the media because there is nothing being done I feel as thought I am spending my money for nothing . I havent been able to enjoy this car since I bought I am still paying for it - the overdrive light starts blinking, and the car loses power and shutsdown - this is my thrid time having to fix this car mazda is a rip off.
Another time of fail is 06/02/99 - 1991.90 and now -06/8/00 the same - no safety defect listed in the summary.
On two occasions transmissiom was replaced because overdrive light kept blinking. However, problem reoccurred for the third time. Vehicle at an independent repair shop for repairs. Manufacturer notified in writing.
Ongoing and continuous problem with transmission due to overdrive failure. Transmission has been replaced on three occasions from 60,000 through 153,000 miles. All repairs were done at an independent repair shop. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Overdrive light comes on and vehicle changes gears on its own, either going up a hill or standing at a light.
Overdrive light flashes, transmission went out twice.
Vehicle accellerated slowly when consumer turned on the air conditioner. Vehicle has automatic transmission, and vehicle isn't shifting properly from drive to reverse.
When driving consumer noticed transmission light was illuminated on the dash, there was loss of acceleration. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer linked the problem to transmission. Please provide any further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While leaving work vehicle was hesistating at acceleration, overdrive off light started blinking, and eventually car cut off, dealer said transmission needed to be replaced. In november of 1997 had a new transmission put in.
I wish I could back up the time and return this car to the dealer I've purchased it from, the transmission in this car sucks big time.and I want my money or a free repair from mazda.
Manufacturer's recall 99i005000/speedometer failure: dealer notifed, and informed consumer that manufacturer's recall only covered 1994 vehicles, not 1995. Repairs would only be done at consumer's cost.
Double parked in the street, then attempted to shift transmission into drive, and it didn't go into drive. Hasn't contacted dealer or manufacturer.
Automatic transmission: failed and was towed to hays mazda in nashville. Hays mazda replaced with a rebuilt unit. Radiator: discovered to be leaking by dealer, nelson mazda of nashville. Unit was replaced by southern radiator of nashville
Transmission was making loud dropping sounds when engaging into reverse and drive, was told I need a new transmission. 2. Rear sway bar needs new fastening device. 3. Front engine exhaust pipe needs replacing. (replaced muffler and part of exhaust 7 mths. Prior.) 4. Fuel gauge inoperative as of purchase date, has been replaced twice along with fuel pump and sending unit. 5. Mass air flow sensor needs replacing. 6. Heat actuator needs replacing. 7. Distributor ignitor is faulty. 8. Have had gasket covers and lifters replaced.
What does it take to force a recall on these transmissions???
The overdirve light blinks on and off, causing the vehicle not to engage into the drive when vehicle is placed into drive. Transmission is also starting to slip. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission failure, rebuilt; engine fire, car totalled, fire went through fire wall of dash and entered passenger compartment.
The vehicle was purchased used in 1998. Shifting always seemed a problem. Ten months after the purchase, the vehicle started hesitating at high speeds. The fuel system was checked a number of times and it was later determined that it was a transmission problem. While the dealer was test driving the vehicle, the vehicle was involved in an accident. The transmission was replaced. It lasted about one month and the replaced transmission was replaced with the current transmission which is the third one in this automobile. Two months later, a hesitation was noted at low speeds when the gas tank was below half full and taking a left turn. The car is currently having the fuel pump and sending unit replaced.
Transmission has failed 4 times total, and no one wants to take responibility.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Although no injury or accident occurred, my wife was stranded in traffic and had to get help to remove it from traffic. This is not an isolated event with the mazda 626 transmision. If you visit the following web site, you will get a feeling on how wide spread and dangerous this problem can be. Http://www.alvant.alva.ok.us/dan/mazda.htm
Transmission failed at 41,133 miles second transmission failed at 44,542 miles.
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