1999 Mazda 626: transmission slipping

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 150,000 miles · VI

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.......

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · SC

Rough shifting, slipping ,rough idle, overheating transmission.

Filed Feb 20, 2010 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · IL

Gear slipping & RPM "reving" transmission faliure, need to replace.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · FL

99 mazda 626es has been giving me transmission problems. It slips on 1 and 2 gear. I have to drive 5-10 MPH until it kicks-in but if I reduce speed I have to go trough the same process again. A mechanic changed the range-sensor, I think it's call but the problem has continued. I took the car to the dealer and after the diagnose the said you need a new transmission, for about 3,000 dollars.

Filed Aug 11, 2009 · Transmission · MI

1999 mazda 626: the drive chain inside the transmission was slipping. When you put it in gear, and tried to go, you could here it jumping over the teeth on the sprocket. The transmission had to be rebuilt.

Filed Nov 21, 2008 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · FL

I have a 1999 mazda 626. Automatic transmission. 4 cylinder lx. This car has 80,000 miles on it, and the transmission is slipping! I have read complaints about this all over the internet and mazda forums. Why is there not a recall on this transmission?!? It is too small for this car and more than half of 626 owners have had to replace their transmissions, only to continue to replace it as it will always go out again!

Filed Aug 1, 2007 · Transmission · 89,150 miles · MA

'99 mazda 626-lx, 4-cyl. Transmission problem: day 1, stuck in traffic, moving very slowly for 30 minutes, 80 degrees outside, the transmission started feeling "clunky". Day 2, driving 72-78 MPH on the highway for 3 hours, the "o/d off" light started to blink. Got home fine. Day 3: significant transmission slippage.

Filed Jul 12, 2006 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · KY

I own a 99 mazda 626 4 cylinder I have only owned it for a year and since I bought it the transmission has acted up and after doing a lot of research I have come to the conclusion it isn't just mine everybody's is messed up first it started with the transmission overheating making the o/d light blink on and off and then slipping really hard and now it is out.

Filed Jul 6, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · KY

O/d light flashes on and off at high speeds. Car starts smoking and transmission fluid flows out of a tube from the transmission. The transmission losses speed and begins slipping. Then check engine light comes on. I can only drive my car locally for fear of being stranded, as I have been several times.

Filed Apr 4, 2006 · Transmission · 215,000 miles · SC

Faulty automatic transmission in mazda 626. This will be my second transmission failure. Both transmissions began slipping and overheating many miles before failure. The dealer never informed me of any bulletins or problems with the transmissions.

Filed Feb 20, 2006 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · IN

Refer to odi 10150361. Want to clarify that purchased vehicle new 6-28-99. Trans went out at 87000 miles. Had rebuilt. Never shifted correctly when new. Even worse after rebuild. Reverse shifted very roughly after very apparent pause. Called mazda dealership purchased from, they didn't care. Said nothing was wrong with it. Had rebuilt 23 months ago. Already went out at christmas 2005. Had rebuilt. Lasted two days - returned to trans shop. Went back to the shop today for the 5th time since was "rebuilt" again at christmas. No one drove the car/sat in driveway after picked up the last time. Decided to take through car wash today, and didn't make it out of the driveway - so no car wash. Wanted to get it ready to trade off, and trans started slipping and jerking again. O/d light flashing, check engine light on again. Won't shift into reverse. Same thing again. I certainly wish I was a millionaire and I would pursue a lawsuit against ford and mazda for their "expensive junk" cars! My car has always had regular maintenance, oil changes, tune-ups, etc. It has never been abused and still looks like brand new inside and out. Too bad it's not reliable. Just like everyone else has said here, word of mouth, saying they will never purchase another mazda or ford again. The same definitely goes for me. So, in the last two years I've spent over $4000 for transmission repairs, and it still won't run correctly! I'm just fed up!

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · SC

Several month back, after 2 hours of a 3 hour trip on I-77, the o/d off light began flashing on my 1999 mazda 626. It remained in the od (4th) gear, but I slowed down anyway as I thought this may have something to do w/ overheating. After checking with my neighbor (has his own transmission shop) he noted inherent problems with this model transmission, and that it was likely due to overheating. This was at around 96,000 miles. Now, at 104,000 miles, the transmission has failed completely. At first, it was slipping on the highway. Then it would only go forward if shifted into 1, 2, or drive, but not overdrive. Lastly, it lost all forward power while almost at the top of a hill at a red light. Fortunately, I was able to coast in reverse down the hill and into a parking lot, let the tranny cool, and get a police escort to my apartment 4 blocks away (in reverse), up a one way street. Replacement costs per my transmission guy (for a used tranny) around $1000 + labor.