Transmission failure made it impossible for me to move my car ,and allowed emergency vehicles to access an mva further ahead in traffic.
1999 Mazda 626 transmission complaints
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1999 mazda 626 with 68,000 - according to dealer transmission is failing and requires replacement. Vehicle will not shift out of overdrive and several times od light has begun flashing while driving. Dealer claims code 736 - "improper gear ratio." dealer explained that she had seen this exact problem "many" times and requires $2900 replacement of transmission.
While driving,the vehicle stalls the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull over. The driver tried to restart,but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide additional information.
Mazda 626 transmission failure with only 69,000 miles in the engine. Bought the car brand new and perform routinely maintanance on it and it still failed.
Driver was accelerating up on a hill and vehicle started decelerating. Then, vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control, pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and took the it home. The next day, driver was unable to shift the vehicle in reverse and unable to move it.
I brought a 1999 mazda 626 at around 64,000 miles. I always got my fluids check and change around every 3,000 miles. It drove fine until recently at 115,000 miles when it had a hard time going into 2nd gear. The check engine light came on and the o/d light also started flashing. It finally got the place where it wouldn't move forward at all. I had to miss a day at work because of it. I had to get the car towed and look at by a mechanic. The mechanic said that it sounded like my 2nd gear was about to go out. He tried to get it to work by changing my transmission fluid and replacing my alternator belt. The car ran good for only one day and on my way home from work the check engine and the o/d light came on. Luckly, my car made it home, but the next day it wouldn't even move forward. It will cost between 1,200 and 2,500 dollars to get it fixed. This is money that I do not have! I still got two years worth of payment to make on it and I have no idea how I'm going to get to work every day. Hopefully I can come up with the my to fix this problem.
I have had consistant transmission problems after around 50,000 mile. I have spent thousands of dollars taking the advice of mazda transmission experts and other techs. I have experienced tranny leaks that would make the car look like it was floating on a cloud caused by the fluid falling on a hot exaust. Now at 104,000 miles right after having my seals changed the transmission apears to heat up within a few minutes and leaves me stuck in first gear hoping I can make it home. This transmission is garbage and has given me nothing but problems. Who ever let this engineering disaster be sold should pay for all the problems they have caused.
I have a 1999 mazda 626 and I have changed the automatic transmission on this vehicle twice. The transmission has overheated twice. I have the regular maintainance on this vehicle and have spent $5000.00 for both transmission.
Engine and transmission both faulty. Engine did not reverse, soon after engine exploded.
While driving to a weekend getaway with my wife and a few friends my 1999 mazda 626's (85,000 miles) overdrive light startet to blink. I thought since I was going 80 MPH and I have never driven that fast that it ment that the overdrive would not work. I checked the users manual and there is nothing in there about a blinking overdrive light. So when I got off the exit I noticed that it was shifting hard so I pulled ofer and the car was smoking. There was nothing wrong with the temperature or the coolant but there was transmition fluid all over the engire. I have just had the car towed to the mechanic and I belive it will need a new transmition. I have heard many many horor stories of 626's transmitions going out with relativly low miles and thought I would bring it to your attention since this should not be happening at 85,000 miles
Complete trans failure at 76,800 miles. Required a complete rebuild 1950.00.
Vehicle continuously stalled when braking from 40 MPH or more and when coming to a stop position. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. Dealer informed consumer that transmission needed to be replaced the first time, and the timing belt spring needed to be replaced the second time. Consumer had both parts replaced, but problem recurred.
Was not experiencing any problems. My car just died in the middle of the road. Transmission failure- mazda 626- 60,000 miles.
Mazda 626es, 6 cylinder. Transmission snaps into and out of gear at irregular RPM's. Check engine light stays on and overdrive light flashes. Mileage = 86268.
The od off light came on and started flashing, then there was smoke coming from the hood. The consumer exited the vehicle, popped the hood, and noticed transmission fluid everywhere. The consumer drove to a garage, but no leaks were found from the transmission. *jb
The transmission is horrible.
While driving our 1999 mazda 626 on an interstate highway for an hour, the o/d dash light began blinking. After pulling over I discovered transmission fluid had spilled out from vent tubing. We had the car towed home and inspected by the dealer. The dealer did not find a problem and flushed the transmission out. We got several other opinions which included rebuilding the transmission at $1800. We were not satisfied with the information we received from our dealership on this problem and after some research found many others with the same and worse situations (very costly transmission repairs ).
My mazda 626 transmission failed withuout warning. I have heard there is a classaction suit against ford for this transmission. A new transmission is needed that is estimated at $2000. This car is nothing but problems and something should be done about it.
We have 1999 mazda 626 with 77k mile on it. The automatic transmission shift cable comes loose where cable attaches to transmission. End of cable has a rubber bushing that slide onto the transmission shift lever is deteriated and will not say attached. Transmission remains in gear; engine must be shut off. Once engine is shut off, it can't be restarted until shift cable is reattached. Cable comes off when shifter is moved repeating cycle. Bushing can not be replaced, entire cable must be replaced. Madza service department quotes $655 plus taxes to make repairs. There is a design flaw. Surely other mazda 626 owners are experencing the same problem?
Clutch pedal broke off when I was driving..I almost crashed.
Upon starting the vehicle, if it was not allowed to idle for at least 5 - 10 minutes, it would slam into drive. It would also down shift at 60 on the highway and when at a stop it would jerk/stutter as you push the accelerator.*ak transmission has to be replaced.
Check engine light staying on. Caused by transmission. Lead to rebuild of transmission. Car only had 90000 miles.
The transmission overheated and failed on the mazda 626 v6 1999.
My1999 mazda 626 does not shift correctly and the garages all tell me this is normal for this car. They tell me this starts as the car gets older and it is not an easy fix as mazda is having a problem fixing this.
3 mazda 626's one 1999 and two 2001. They all have the same problem transmission starts slipping and jumping especially in reverse all three transmission have failed and had to be replaced mazda supplied the transmission for the 1999 at 81,229 miles I had to pay for installation and a cooling system for the new tranny. I took the second one to the place I bought the vehicle( a wreck rebuilding services) and they installed a used tranny for $1500. The third is in the shop now and mazda has refused to help. Incident dates: 1st 1999 model nov 11, 2003 2nd 2001 model sept 20, 2004 3rd 2001 model in the shop now this is nov. 8, 2004.
I own a 1999 mazda 626 es with an automatic trans axle. The vehicle has been serviced regularly, and has 78,000 miles on the odometer. Last week the transaxle failed as it dropped down a gear, to go up a slight hill, at approximately 70 MPH on the interstate. As a result, the transaxle will not shift out of second gear. The resulting rebuild of the transaxle will cost $2100, half the current trade-in value of the vehicle. My concerns are two-fold. First, the transaxle should not have failed at 78,000 miles; this is not a normal situation for a well-maintained vehicle of this age and mileage. Second, after a search through internet discussion sites, and discussing the issue with a co-worker who had the same thing happen with a 1995 mazda 626, it has become evident to me that mazda 626 transaxle failures are a fairly common, seemingly systemic problem.
Mazda 626 1999. O/d light flashing on and off and check engine light coming on while driving making car chug and slow down not shifting gears correctly and tugging when at a stop with engine going like it wants to keep going or as if someone is tapping you in the back of car. Have seen hundreds of the same complaints of this year and older and newer mazdas , is there something going on? Any advice on this car? Please investigate not fair to have to pay for a problem that shouldnt be in the first place.
Dealer diagnosed with bad transmission 96,000 miles. This is high mileage, but not high enough for transmission failure.
I bought my car used, and at 72,000 my transmission went out. I brought it into lancaster toyota mazda, lancaster, pa and they said my extended warranty would cover the transmission, however there is some external cooling unit that has to be added to it to make it work without overheating again. Mazda is responsible for recognizing this error and not replacing every single one of these in their consumers vehicles. I am requesting a complete refund in the amount of $280.00 for this unit to be installed along with the deductible on my extended warranty.
I purchased my 1999 mazda 626 in 2001. The transmission stopped working in feb. 2002. I have read so many compliants about the mazda product that I am appalled. I purchased this car used and did not have the finances fo the repair. Ironically, while investigating this car on the web I found that ford made the transmission for my car, and the funny thing is all of my family owns ford SUV's ( brand new). Should I for warn them that they are lookig at costly repair which may amount to paying double the price of the car? In the end I believe I have be ripped off by the car dealership. I will never buy mazda again, and tell everyone about this experience....." buyer beware"""......
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