1996 Mazda 626: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 24, 2004 · Transmission · 106,600 miles · ID

After buying the car (used) a year ago I first had to replace the 02 sensor, then while driving the o/d light would start flashing and the rpms went crazy between gears, after a restart it would go away only to do it again. This only lasted 2 days, so I thought it must not have been a big deal. Then this past weekend up in the mountains, it was driving fine until I came to a stop light, and the car would not go forward, I put it in the auto 1st gear then 2nd and it lurched forward only to go a mile before never moving again. It will cost $3,000 to replace.

Filed Apr 17, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · 138,318 miles · NM

I bought a used 1996 mazda 626lx from rierson motors in clovis, new mexico and have had the car less than one month and the engine light stays on , it loses power on the interstate when I accelerate above 55 MPH and lurches and goes in to next gear very hard. I think mazda should be held liable for these defects in this paticular model. I hope the government will look into this matter and investigate why so many consumers are having the same problems and mazda should step up to the plate and admit their failure and fix the problem are compensate the consumer for their expenditures.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Electrical · MS

The consumer stated that while she was driving the vehicle jerked a lot. She also stated that her overdrive light flashed on and off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer/mechanic and was told that the vehicle had an electrical wiring problem. The consumer is afraid she may have an accident.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Transmission · VA

Am the owner of mazda 626, VIN [xxx]. I bought this vehicle new in august 1996 from the rosenthal nissan mazda dealership located in mclean, va. Since the purchase I have had 3 failures of the automatic transmission system. First failure occurred at ~38,000 miles. The second at ~49,000 miles and the third at ~86000 miles. First two transmissions were replaced by the dealership. Presently I am looking for mazda to replace the current transmission free of cost to me and provide me a 5 year warranty on the transmission system. I feel that my car has an inherent manufacturing defect which is causing the automatic transmission to fail repeatedly. Such failures of transmission can be very risky while driving on highways. My recent transmission failure occurred while I was on the highway at 65 MPH. I felt a sudden jerk and the car slowed down extremely rapidly. The car in the back almost hit me. I had to react very quickly and had to quickly move to the left side of the highway - as with this rapid and sudden deceleration I did not even have time to go the right side. Mazda's continuing inefficiency in this matter has created a public safety hazard. I would like some assurance that this will be taken care of appropriately.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2002 · Transmission · NY

Overdrive came on and stayed flashing, next the engine light came on and the car started shifting hard. At low speeds of about 15-20 MPH the car would jerk hard. Brought it to dealer and couldn't find anything wrong. Light keeps coming on from time to time still but when I get to repair shop the light goes out and mechanics can't find anything wrong with it. I'm affraid the same thing is going to happen to me like all the other people with the same problem. The transmission will burn out after warranty!!!

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Transmission · MD

Transmission is defective, transmission will make a clunking sound when trying to accelerate, and when on highway if the driver speeds up, vehicle will start jerking.*ak dealer informed consumer at the time vehicle was still under warranty that the problem couls not be duplicated, consumer tried to move the gear from park it would not move.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Transmission · NY

Transmission problem/ causing serious jerking movement to the car. A potentially very dangerous sitiuation for the driver and other motorists. This seems to be a reoccuring problem affecting transmission and linked parts ie. Axl. This seems to be happening quite frequently due to the complaints I have seen and heard.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Transmission · MD

Engine warning light-service 3 times, transmission jerks-o/d light comes on, cannot locate problem-transmission is going out-must be replaced.

Filed Nov 8, 2000 · Engine · VA

Temperature guage needle moves above half-way mark, almost to red zone, then quickly jerks back to original position. Two thermostats have been replaced by dealer, but continues to exist.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Transmission · TX

While driving vehicle start jerking over 50 MPH and speed could drop on the freeway where transmission/overdrive light will start flashing.

Filed Jan 18, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · TX

Transmission initially shifted roughly then revved during shifting 3-4, then a loud bang during braking quickly, this progressed to lurching forward after braking, then popping noises in low gear when accelerating from stop or at speeds less than 40 MPH. An independent transmission repair shop said that chain inside trans is slipping off sprockets - repair estimated at $950-1150. Have appointment with dealership to get an estimate on transmission work. The engine check comes on and stays on for weeks at a time. This initially started at about 1000 miles and has continued to occur. Dealership has made repairs and adjustments under new vehicle warranty, and according to recall advisements and each time says that should fix it, but it continues even today. The vehicle is now out of warranty.

Filed Dec 7, 1999 · Acceleration, Transmission · DC

Standing while the car was in drive, when pressing on accelerator car would rev up but not move, then lurch forward suddenly while in traffic.forward clutch busted. Mazda transmissions are known problems, was told.