1998 mazda 626 with 71,909 miles. Transmission failure. Will cost me $2100.00 to fix. Still paying a loan on this vehicle.
1998 Mazda 626 transmission complaints
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My 1998 mazda 626 lx transmission is bad. Something that is not expected from this make and model and car this recent. Even after repairs, the transmission still fails shortly after, losing hydraulic pressure, rings and clutch are worn and must be replaced. The entire transmission must be replaced.
The transmission went out suddenly at approximately 62,800 miles. When I limped it into the dealership immediately after this occurred I was told it needed to be tested to see if the problem was internal to the transmission or not. Unfortunately, per their test, it was and now they want $3200 to replace it with a new one. My understanding from doing research (unfortunately well after I bought this car) is that this is a problem common to mazda , especially the 626's I would like to know if this problem is as prevalent as it appears to be why there has not been a recall as the problem appears to be related to the mazda transmission design.
The transmission on this vehicle just quit. It has always had problems from day one. The dealers would say it was normal for it to clank, shift erratically, and sometimes engine revved between shifts. Now it has quit working completely. How long will it take for the people at the federal safety agency to start saving people. After all it is your moto. Mazda/ford should be forced to reimburse the $2000 repair costs each time.
Transmission failure and replacement at 72,000 miles.
The transmission locked up, which caused the rear tires to lock, which made it difficult for the consumer to control the vehicle.
I own a 98 mazda 626 4 cyl automatic I recently had to have the transmission rebuilt at a cost of $2,715.00 this car only has 53000 miles most of which are highway.
While driving my 98 mazda 626, I noticed slippage of gears (in the transmission). I would step on my accelerator, and nothing would happen. I spoke with mazda, and was told that since my mileage is approximately 100,000, this is not under warranty. I replaced the transmission, at another ase-certified facility, for $3018.00. The mechanic advised me that this problem was "typical" with the 98 mazda's. Apparently, mazda had a joint-venture with ford. The transmission used for the 98 mazda 626 was the same transmission used on the ford probe. (funny, you don't see any of those around now). I was given a 12-month, 12,000 mile warranty. It is one year later, and again the transmission is inoperable. Due to the numerous other complaints of mazda transmissions, I asked the mazda dealer if the transmission is under recall. The mazda dealership stated that the transmission is not under recall. I find it appauling that a business can not stand in good faith with its product, especially, if numerous discrepancies are noted for the record. How many other mazda owners are having this problem, but are not filing complaints? I believe many. If you own a mazda and have a problem, especially with the transmission, please file a complaint. I am in the insurance industry, and have my property and casualty license. When I consult friends, neighbors and relatives about automobiles, I urge them, no I beg them, not to ever purchase a mazda, because they do not stand by their name.
My transmission goes out when I reach the speed of 60, iit has been taken to the shop four times within 3 months.
The automatic transmission went out in october 2001. I replaced the transmission. The transmission went out again in december 2002. I have not replaced the transmission because I feel that the car is just a lemon.
The vehicle hesitated to accelerate, and was told that the problem was the transmission. Scc
Fifth and third synchronizers wore out, causing gear selector to slip suddenly into neutral. *nlm.
The transmission on my mazda 626 1998 es (v6) is extremely defective. I'm now on my third transmission and have spent close to 1/2 the value of the car itself. Both transmission faulted to the point where I could not go in reverse. In addition, my gears stick to the point where it makes the car jerk.
Consumer stated the transmission failed.
The transmission blew away at 90k miles inspite of religious take care of car ( mazda 626 ).
Consumer stated that the third and fifth gear slipped back and lost control of vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts consumer felt this was not an isolated problem and is urging an investigation.
While driving the vehicles transmission suddenly failed resulting in smoke coming out of the front of the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs and rental car expense. Nlm
Early transmissinon failure
While driving at 35 MPH vehicle started hesitating to accelerate. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership, who indicated that the automatic transmission had failed. Please provide more details. Ts
Transmission (drum) failed after normal use at 100k miles. Regular maintenance was strictly kept on the fluid a $2000 repair bill. Noticeably, there were 3 other mazda's (626 and protege's) there with similar problems. The mechanic stated that mazda does not even issue the same drum anymore. They have moved to a different design to replace these commonly malfunctioning parts. In my eyes, this amounts to an admission from mazda that their product is faulty. Dt
I've been having a lot of maintenance problems with this car. Dt
While driving 25 MPH consumer heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Then vehicle would not accelerate. Please provide additional information. Ts
I had to have the transmission replaced at 34,600 miles of normal city driving. The warranty was for 3 years/36,000 miles. (I was about 6.5 months past warranty timewise) the mechanics who replaced it said that the front pump was scored, and that metal bits from it came out from the torque converter and lodged in the pressure valve, which was stuck. Also, the chain was stretched. Dt
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the transmission will slip gears then the engine light will come on and this is a distraction to the consumer. Mr
The factory installed transmission failed in may 2002 at 85000 miles. The replacement (used) with 46000 miles failed 45 days later. Upon contact with service repairers I was informed that the vehicle has a high transmission failure rate. Mr
Consumer states that the transmission fluid started to spill out from the hose that you add the fluid through. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anytthing. Nlm
While driving at any speed and with no warning, the vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over. It will become hard to get the vehicle restarted. Dealer notified. *ak the consumer states at normal highway speeds, there was transmission trouble (slipping into gears) overdrive light turned on and off. The result was the transmission burned and had to be replaced. The cause was linked to the computer.
Automatic transmission had completely failed at 15,000 miles. Was replaced by mazda. Failed again at 53,800 miles/3 years.
Vehicle will stall with no warning. Checked vehicle, and had the idle speed control replaced. Vehicle then started idling at 2000 rpms, fluctuating. Diagnostic indicated need to replace power-train control module (PCM). Vehicle was not part of recall the federal safety agency campaign 97v228000 due to VIN. Please describe details.
Transmission was replaced at 37,000 or 38,000 miles. Was still under warranty. Replaced spark plugs twice before 50,000 miles.1st at dealership(80.00) 2nd by my husband 3,000 miles after the 1st time. 2 mths. Later same problem not plugs but replaced spark plug wires. Replaced front rotors(should not be replaced that early) before original brake pads were worn down completely. Put in shop dec. 01-computer said bad o2 sensor replaced both sensors(90.00) still same problem. Called mazda, filed a complaint with mazda. They did nothing. They said not enough files had been issued to warrant a recall. I think that is a lie. All over the internet you find complaints of this particular car mazda 626 transmission problems. These cars are notorious for that. It is a shame that mazda makes a product as this and does not stand behind what it produces. They are just lazy and do not care to help the public. You would think they would care about their reputation. They have a very bad reputation with the mazda 626 transmissions and they don't even seem to care. This vehicle needs to be recalled and everyone that still has paperwork needs to be reimbursed by mazda for all the money people have paid to get their cars fixed. Thank goodness we got rid of ours a few months ago. I tell eveyone I know that is looking into buying a car not to get a mazda.
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