1997 Mazda 626: transmission slipping

Filed Nov 12, 2008 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · CA

1997 mazda 626, transmission replaced by mazda due to extended warranty at approximately 100,000 miles. Vehicle now has 183,000 miles and the transmission is slipping again. I have had this car garaged for 2 years as the cost of replacing the transmission again is prohibitive. Replaced trans fluid with synthetic and it runs better however if I had know their was a problem with the transmission for this car I would have sold it a long time ago and would have installed a transmission cooler when it was replaced. The state should order a recall or you would think there would be a group of attorney's who would like to file a class action suit against mazda!!!

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Transmission · 106,442 miles · PA

Two months after purchasing a 97 mazda 626 I had to replace the trans because it was severely slipping,upon inspection of the transmission it was found to be bad. Now after another month after replacing it with a remanufactured unit it fried again,and had to be towed home.

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · MA

I would like to e-mail your company an express my displeasure in my 1997 mazda 626. My car has had transmission problems since 48,000 miles and my warranty would not cover this saying that they could not fix a problem they don't see. {ie: the transmission fluid boiled over and out a breather tube.} well that being said I now have 62,000 miles and the transmission is slipping more than ever. Now it seems to me with all the customer complaints on this transmission you should recall and or replace the transmissions free of charge as I''ve never done any thing to ruin this transmission. And 2500.00 dollars is a big chuck of change that should not have happened in the first place. Thank you, brad lorenz

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Transmission · PA

The transmission is slipping either by overheating or bad transmission by mazda, and my car only has 119,000 miles on it. I'd like to know when are they recall all the 626's and fix the problem, or I'll sue the company. This is so unfair that they stop making 626's, for what reason.

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · GA

In june of 2000 I was visiting family in detroit. While on the highway, my transmission began to slip. I took it to a repair shop, and they told me that I needed another transmission. They got a rebuilt transmission from mazda, which was supposed to address a problem they had with the original factory transmission. Two and a half years later my o/d light started flashing on and off, and the mazda dealership said I needed yet another transmission. This is my third transmission, and I've only had the car since 1999.

Filed May 20, 2004 · Transmission · OR

My 97 mazda 626lx automatic has 59k miles, the transmission started slipping yesterday, and the RPM's rev up to 5000 or 6000 on normal acceleration. The o/d light is flashing, and at a steady speed of 55 MPH, the rpms stay at 5000. It is having a hard time shifting from 1st to 2nd - by the time I'm at 25 MPH, the RPM's are at 6000. I took it in, and bottom line, I need a new transmission - at $2,900. I looked online, and found dozens, maybe hundreds of similar complaints about the 97 mazda 626. 59k miles is awfully low to need a new transmission. I have kept excellent upkeep and maintenance on this vehicle.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Transmission · 81,650 miles · TX

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!

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CO

1997 mazda 626 his car continues to have transmission problems. All of the problems are intermittent. Occasionally the car will not accelerate even when the RPM's climb. The automatic transmission shifts hard, it slams from gear to gear especially when shifting up a gear. Overdrive slips in and out, the overdrive light flashes when the overdrive slips. There is one isolated incident on a long highway trip where the car would not go above 45. It started to smoke and so I pulled over and shut off the car. I still have not figured out where the transmission fluid came from but when I looked under the hood there was fluid everywhere, as if about a quart of fluid had been sprayed or burst.

Filed Dec 11, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · KY

The vehicle stalled after a scheduled oil change. After returning to the service center where the oil change was performed, I was told that I need to have my valve cover gaskets changed. I wanted a second opinion and scheduled a check with the dealership service center. I had no problems with stalling after the first initial incident. After the dealership mechanics looked at the vehicle the car would not move unless the engine was reved. I was informed at this point that my transmission was slipping and that I needed my valve cover gaskets and spark plugs changed. The total cost would amount to over $3200. After getting a second opinion on the state of the transmission I had the transmission replaced. I was informed by the dealership mechanic that the 1997 mazda has transmission problems. I had the transmission replaced by the dealership service department. The new transmission is extremely loud, the car does not drive the smoothly; I can feel the gears change, and the odometer is running rampant. I went back to the dealership and was told that mazda transimission are generally loud and that the car will rev and cause one to feel a shift in gear if the computer cannot distinguish a speed setting. I feel that after reseach and speaking with the dealerships mechanics that mazda was aware that the madza 626 v6 1997 year was defective and should not continue to make revenue for a costly "repair" that should have been fixed by the manufacture. When my vehicle stalled it was in heavy traffic (45mph zone) and it is a blessing that I did not cause a wreck or hit anyone. Thank you t. Simpson

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Transmission · FL

While driving from sarasota to wpb going approx 65-70 MPH the o/d off light started blinking although it wasnt off. The check engine light came on and the next day I took it to the dealer and I was told the transmission was failing and suggested I have the transmission serviced and watch and see since the trans wasnt slipping. Well 1 month later while traveling again from sarasota to wpb not only did the o/d off light come on while trying to pass the trans did slip. I was told the trans would need to be replaced and since I had complained to mazda that there was absolutely no reason a 57k trans should be failing they offered to pay for the trans but I would be responsible for labor. At this time I have yet to have it done and will insist that mazda pay for the labor also. I have done a lot of research and this apparently is a major problem with these certain trans. I had mentioned to stephanie at mazda customer service that I found it funny that mazda will recall gas caps, but yet with such a defective transmission, not a thing is mentioned. I absolutely can not believe that these transmissions have not been recalled. Is it because not enough people have complained? Or is it that no one has died? How does this work. I am very upset with this and it needs to be taken c are of. Mazda will not do anything unless they are made to. Please investigate this. I have seen hundreds of complaints on this exact problem on sites such as complaintcenter.com, complaincenter.com, yahoo forums,dustbury.com/626/trans.html etc. Etc.

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Transmission · FL

While driving 200 miles across state on sr 70 my o/d off light began to blink and my check engine light came on. I took it to the mazda dealer that week and was told that I was having transmission failure and was told that codes p1744, p0741 & p1783 came up during a diagnostics test. I was told that I should have a transmission service and "wait and see" since my gears weren't slipping at the time. Last week during the same drive across state my o/d off light started blinking again, and this time while trying to pass a car on sr 70 (a 2 lane hwy) the transmission slipped as I was in the oncoming lane. Fortunately it kicked back in and I didnt have the problem again. (havent traveled since then) I took it back to mazda and was told that they would pay for the transmission, (since I had called last month to complain that there was absolutely no reason why a car w/ 57k miles should have a failing transmission, unless ofcourse it was defective. They offered to pay for the trans, but I am still responsible for the labor and was offered no warranty. I have done a lot of research and have found that these 626 transmission chronically have this problem and I have found hundreds of complaints about it online. I can not believe it has not been recalled. Have not enough people complained, would it cost mazda too much money or do they really believe that this is not a problem? Well as a single mother who relys on her car and still owes $12k on it, it is a problem. A big problem and I hope that corrective measures are taken.

Filed Sep 2, 2001 · Transmission · PA

I started having transmission problems at 45000 miles transmission was supposedly replaced at 48ooo miles. Now about two years later I'm having the same problems again, but my warranty has expired.( o/d + engine lights come on, trans stalls while accerlerating, trans slipping, banging sound when put in reverse)