I bought a used 1997 626dx in 2000. And have had problems from the trans any sense. One month after I brought the car I needed a new trans, the dealership replace it. After the dealership replaced the trans, I continued to have what seem to be problems, the trans would hesitate or shift hard. The mechanics could not find a problem. After about 2 or 3 years of these I gave up. Then in dec. 2005 I broke down do to a rusted line leading to the trans that cost me $325.00. Now I'm broke down again and it will cost $2400.00 to $2500.00 for an overhaul trans. That I do not have. People tell you to keep up on the maintenance of your vehicle as I have and now I need a trans without warning. I believe is crazy. For a car to need 3 trans in less then 9 yrs.
1997 Mazda 626: hesitation when accelerating
6 of the 358 complaints about the 1997 Mazda 626 describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
Car RPM's are high on start, car idles rough, over drive light blinks, car is very dangerous and when od light blinks car cannot change gears correctly and makes it dangerous on turns. Had close calls almost being hit, as transmission and engine does not work properly. I have had to change all spark plugs and wires, had a rebuilt engine out in as old one was destroyed due to a spring in the timing belt breaking. New 02 sensors, and maf. Current issues are with the od light blinking and causing the car to hesitate and stall. Turning car off and on seems to fix it for a while, then problem happens again after a few hours. Seems to be a computer problem or something, also there is a whining noise when RPM's are over 4000. This car is a lemon and I have read how mazda refuses to admit the transmission problems they have.
1997 mazda 626 lx 2.0 automatic transmission is slipping. The car hesitates excelerating at different speeds, mostly around 40 to 60 MPH. I am now at 82500 miles and have found numerous posts on the internet about transmission issues. Along with this my check engine light has been on for the last 3 yrs with not one mazda dealership or mechanic being able to keep it off for longer than 30 miles. I have replaced timing belt tensioners, mass air flows, o2 sensors, fuel filters pcv valve, and numerous more. I guess the problems never end and I am tired of it being "my" problems and not mazda's!
Transmission hesitating when shifting, overdrive will suddenly kick out at any speed, overdrive light will flash.
While driving consumer had stopped at a red light, and trying to make a turn vehicle was hesitating to go, then continued to drive. Overdrive light came on, and they took vehicle over to dealership.
When the vehicle is put in gear it hesitates when accelerating. The dealer states that this is normal operation for the vehicle.
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Questions about the 1997 Mazda 626 hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 1997 Mazda 626?
6 of 358 owner complaints about the 1997 Mazda 626 (2%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Mazda 626?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Mazda 626
Transmission failure 79Check engine light 30Jerking 28Stalling 25Slipping 13Overheating 12Won't shift 7No deployment 6Engine failure 6
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