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.
1996 Mazda 626 transmission complaints
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Fourth gear failure- damaged internal structure of the transmission. Experienced hesitation and overreving of the engine just prior to transmission failure.
Automatic transaxle failed on two occasions. Mjs
Brake failure- purchased used care 6/98, replaced brake pads 10/98, brakes failed 6/8/99 and had to replace brake pads and rotors (front) after accident. Transmission problems- the car began to jump while accelerating from 0-30mph, so I pulled over and parked (7/20/99) and when I put the car in drive it would not go. I had the car towed to a mechanic who told me that I was having transmission problems and advised me to drive the car w/the overdrive off and that is the only way the car moves in drive. I have been having problems with the hearing knocking noises when turning the steering wheel, and my mechanic told me that the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Please advise me, because these are very expensive repairs for a car that does not even have 70k miles. Does the manafacturer have any responsibility, because it appears that there have been serveral simular complaints.
The vehicle overdrive light was blinking and the service engine light on, due to transmission failure.
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Car was purchased with 15,000 miles. I have had these problems with the car and I would like for these things to be investigated. I know of 4 other people who have had some of these same problems with their 1996 626.
Transmission failed started to some on the hwy/worked on by aamco-failed again/work on by aamco again-failed again/work on by ammco again-aamco will not extend the warranty-please contact me
Oil sending unit cracked, causing oil to drain out, resutling in a damaged engine, dealer replaced engine. Also, transmission became inoperative. Dealer could not determine what caused it.
Engine check light stays on. The brake calipers and catalytic converter were replaced. Also transmission problems. Dealer contacted and aware of the problems. Repairs that have been made were at owner's expense. Provide further information.
Transmission failure.
None of the first three problems were causing any safety hazards. The transmission failure made the shifting very jerky and RPM to go high. I did not try to experiment on this on the highway. Driving a mazda is the worst experience of my life. Never buy/lease or rent a mazda again.
Transmission failure.
While driving about 45mph, vehicle stopped for no reason. Was unable to shift into another gear. Had vehicle towed home. Notified dealership & service manager said transmission & not the engine. Not under warranty for repairs.
Non deployment of driver's/passener's airbags during a collision,resulting in injuries to driver. Also vehicle was totaled.
Transmission seal failed.
Catalytic converter failed.
Ignition key can be removed without shifting transmission gear into the 'parked' position.
There was a shuttle in the axle of the passenger side of the car. Give more details.
Front and rear axle replaced due to vehicle pulling .
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