Purchase auto used with less 48,255 miles on it on 5/1/98. On 5/22/98 the check engine light along with the SRS light began burning intermittently. Part was ordered on 5/22/98 and replaced on 6/6/98. Problem still existed and was worked on again 6/10/98. Didn't repair problem and so it was again worked on 6/18/98. Dealer's statement is the car was driven over 100 miles and problem couldn't be found. Something must have repaired it as they stopped burning. On 1/13/99 engine light began again along with the od light. At this time auto was returned to dealer who replaced the transmission. Luckily I purchased a warranty at purchase of auto. At this writing the engine light has begain to illuminate again and my wife state transmissions is slow to shift. I am beginning to think that this particular year mazda was one which would hurt mazda's reputation after owning 2 mazda 626s and 3 mazda pickups. I have the statements from dealer where they replaced the computer,sensors,modules, and controls.the auto stock number at andy jones was 8992 @ dealer# 34018 sold may 1,1998.
1996 Mazda 626 transmission complaints
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No information in owners manual regarding o/d flashing on dash.
My transmission failed and was told by the dealer that it would cost $2,500 to fix the problems with the transmission. The diagnostic codes reported to me were p 1744 (tcc performance), p0741 (tcc stuck) and p0303 (#3 misfire). I have researched this problem on the internet and found that many have had the same problem and mazda does not accept blame for faulty transmissions. I was also told mazda did not rebuild transmissions but have read that some of the owners had them rebuilt. Also, some had new ones put in but only to fail again and mazda did not cover the replacement part. It seems mazda should take responsibility for their faulty transmissions. I took mine to the dealer in the town in which I live - gary force mazda in bowling green, kentucky.
While driving vehicle started to slow down and lose power. Sometimes, vehicle would go out without a prior warning. Manufacturer could not find out what caused this problem three times.
Transmission failed twice. Nlm
Last friday my transmission failed on my 1996 mazda 626 at 55mph on the taconic state parkway. While I was driving and pressingon the gas pedal, the engine did nothing but rev, the o/d light began flashing and I the car slowly came to a stop. I was able to pull over to the side of the road, and I tried putting the car in reverse, 1st and 2nd gear and still nothing, it was just like the car was in neutral. I called a tow truck and was towed to the nearest service station where I was informed that the transmission was "gone". The car has only 83,000 miles and has been serviced regularly at the mazda dealer, the car now needs a new transmission. The car has only 83,000 miles and has been serviced regularly at the mazda dealer since1996, I am the orignal owner. I have heard that this is a common problem with the 4 cylinder transmission and think that mazda should be forced to do something about it. One mazda dealer wanted $2500 to replace the transmission, another wanted $4300. I found an auto repair shop that will do it for $1800. I need the car so I am forced to pay this now as I have no other mode of transportation. I hope that this complaint adds to the ammunition of forcing mazda to realize that this tranmission should have been recalled a while back and that they should reimburse those who have been forced to hand over $2000 to fix something that should not fail on a car this young with less than 100,000 miles. Anything that you can do to assist me witht his problem will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, jennifer pace.
Consumer has replaced transmission 3 times, starting at 42,000 miles, and it was replaced under warranty. Overdrive light flashed on vehicle/ lost power/ started shifting and gave gas to accelerate, but it didn't help. The same sign each time, transmission went out. March 1999 90,000 & nov-2000 149,000; there was no warranty. It has cost $2400 for each replacement.
Check engine light came on. Reached the interstate exit and the transmission was gone. Engine was still running, but would not accelerate. Garage stated that 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears were gone. Mazda refuses to admit that there is a problem with this transmission and they will not help with the repairs because they were done by an independent garage. After researching this it appears that 626's from 1994-96 (4 cyl auto) have this problem in common. Will there be a formal investiagation?
Transmission prematurely failed. Also there was no maintenance schedule for transmission, and no warning instructions written in owners manual about what to do when overdrive button illuminates.
While driving vehicle it starting shaking and went dead. Vehiclewas driven to a bodyshop in first gear. Vehicle was only driveable in first gear and reverse, and then only reverse.transmission was replaced at owner's expense. Mazda was contacted about this problem. Consumer was told to contact ford because the motor was made by ford. Ford was contacted, but did not help consumer. Please provide any further information.
In december, 1998 our check engine light came on and the overdrive light started to flash after our 626 was driven at 65+ MPH for 10-15 minutes. After the check engine light came on, the transmission started shifting erratically at low speeds. The problem was mis-identified by a service technician as dirty transmission fluid and subsequently diagnosed as having a faulty transmission. The transmission had to be replaced. We originally purchased the vehicle at polar mazda in white bear lake, mn where the automatic transmission was replaced.
Automatic transmission failed. Nlm
Transmission slips out of gear; lost gear at 70 MPH on interstate 75
Upon accelerating from a dead stop, car sometimes causes hard shift on gears 1 and 2.
Transmission began whining and then failed at high speed going uphill. Unable to stay in flow of traffic. Very hazardous situation that nearly LED to an accident due to sudden deceleration. Mazda is unwilling to assist in any way at this point to remedy the problem. According to other owners even replaced transmissions are known to fail again. I am hesitant to repair the car because I am concerned it will put me and my family in a similar unsafe situation again. I really hope some pressure can be brought to bear on mazda to fix this problem before someone gets seriously injured or killed.
Transmission failed after owning the car for less than one month. It was covered under warranty, so the dealer replaced all parts and installed free of charge. They assured me at the dealer that this was a fluke, and that they had no knowledge of this being a problem in mazda 626, 1996 4-cylinder automatic transmission models. Little did I know that less than one year later, the transmission would go out again, this time after warranty, and would face mazda corp. Stating that there is no problem with there transmissions, and that technically they don't have to do anythign to help me, but they would do me a favor by replacing the parts, but I would be responsible for the labor $545.00. I'm not even sure if this is a fair price for labor on installing a transmission.
Second transmission in under one year. Mazda will not admit to this being a problem that they are responsible for. Meaning, they will not admit that this tranny should have last more than 19,000 miles. Do not consider it anything but coincidence that it has happened twice in under a year. The first time I was covered under warranty. This time I am not, and was told I should feel lucky that they are willing to honor the parts, but I need to pay for labor $545.00 they say is a fair price. I disagree. I have done some research on this make and model and have noticed that there are several people out there that have had the same problems. It appears that this tranny should be recalled and mazda will not admit it. They are being very un-ethical in my opinion.
Found out there is a known problem with the 626 trans, should be a recall, even replacment ones are defective
While driving vehicle start jerking over 50 MPH and speed could drop on the freeway where transmission/overdrive light will start flashing.
Transmission broke while car was stopped at a red light in drive, restart and car would not accelerate.
Engine check light came on the dashboard. Second gear to the transmission was gone. Vehicle could only travel about 15mph because second gear burned out.
Car seemed to drag, became very sluggish and rough, made roaring noise, smoke came from axle area, transmission fluid began leaking. Found out differential was messed up, needed replacement--two months after transmission and axle replaced (filed earlier c
I had been having transmission problems with my 626 for several miles before my mileage rolled over to 50,000. I had taken the car to the dealership and reported problems with the dealer's reply being "we can't find anything wrong". Finally I took it back again at 56,000 miles. The dealership then told me I needed a new transmission! After reporting this problem under warranty, they are telling me after the warranty expired that I needed to pay for a new transmission. I fought this and ended up getting mazda to pay for $2000 of the rebuilt transmission. The company should have replace the whole thing for free seeing as how I had reported the problem plus the fact that my car had only 56,000 miles on it. What kind of transmission goes out at 56,000 miles? From what I hear now, mazda 626s are notorious for transmission problems. I wish the mazda company would take some credit for putting cheap parts in their cars that consumers pay hard-earned money for...I won't buy another mazda.
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.
Overdrive light came on, and engine check light came on. This is the second time that the engine check light has come on, causing me to return the car to the dealer. The current problem is transmission.
Two transmission shops refused to fix or replace transmissio. , both stated mazda has had problems with transmissions, I had to take it to a mazda dealer for a manufacturer transmission - $2,200.00!
Consumer has been having trouble with transmission. Usually when changing gears . *ak
Automatic transmission completely went out while driving during rush hour on a major freeway. Was towed to the dealer who said a new transmission was needed. The car only has 68000 miles on it. Was then towed to a transmission shop who did the work for a lot less then the dealer.
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