The transmission started acting up which is apparently a known issue by mazda that the transmission will malfunction causing the transmission to go bad. This bs with it cost my wife her job
1999 Mazda 626 transmission problems
233 complaints (73% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 233
- of this car's complaints
- 73%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission218
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3
- Manual transmission2
- Driveline: differential unit1
- Driveline: constant velocity joint1
- Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mazda 626 transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Mazda 626 transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Transmission failure 81Slipping 30Jerking 26Won't shift 14Harsh shifting 7Hesitation 7
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Mazda 626 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My gas pedal get stuck, car jerks when driven & make noisy, car sakes brakes problems & more.
Catastrophic jerking of the transmission while accelerating causing extremely slow acceleration and dangerous conditions in heavy traffic.
Purchased a 1999 mazda 626 in february of 2003 with 28,000 miles. Car has been great until recently in 2009 the transmission has started to develop problems. It now slips in second gear, I cannot drive on the interstate for fear that the infamous o/d off light will start to flash and leave me stranded in the middle of nowhere. This occurs sometimes after a short period of maybe 30 minutes or more driving 70 MPH, and sometimes at 65mph. When it does happen, the car looses power, and burns up the transmission fluid. Also when it happens, you risk the chance of nearly blowing the transmission, being run off the road, being forced to stop in the middle of nowhere, and being in a serious accident, because the car all of sudden stops moving!this is so sad that I cannot really enjoy my vehicle, as well as many others here! Mazda has not even acknowledged the other recalls on this vehicle, and they don't stand behind their product. Mazda is a poor investment, and they need to issue a recall on these transmissions that they know are a piece of crap! I will never ever buy another mazda again!
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mazda 626. The contact stated hat the overdrive warning light illuminated sporadically, causing the vehicle to shift from fourth to second gear. As a result, the transmission was destroyed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the overdrive failure ruined the motor and that the transmission would need replacing. The failure and current mileages were 105,000. Updated 10/28/11
Automatic transmission problems
I had the transmission replaced at about 65,000 miles. The replacement transmission is very jerky and shifts very hard, and I would not be surprised if it failed again at some point in the future. Apparently, the automatic transmission for this model has a high rate of failure. Transmission problems can be potentially dangerous and very costly to repair; mazda should issue a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mazda 626. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the gears became stuck, the vehicle decelerated and the rpms increase greatly. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the transmission was defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.
The mazda 626 transmission is not known for its reliability. It fact, there have been numerous complaints about problems encountered with the mazda 626 transmission. A common problem on the vehicle is the failure of the automatic transmission. When this fails, this may cause the overdrive light to flash. Other problems include slipping and vibration. Not understanding why there are no recalls on this product being that this has been going on for years why is mazda not liable for this issue.......
Rough shifting, slipping ,rough idle, overheating transmission.
Questions about the 1999 Mazda 626 transmission
Does the 1999 Mazda 626 have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 233 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Mazda 626, 73% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1999 Mazda 626 transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mazda 626 transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mazda 626 have bad transmission?
The Mazda 626 model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (337 complaints), 1998 (313 complaints) and 1996 (240 complaints).
Other 1999 Mazda 626 problems
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