1. Mazda transmission: can not change the filter. Only during the rebuilding of the transmission can the filter be changed. 2. Plugged filter causes the torque converter to destruct at any time. The car can stall any where anytime. 3. Was replaced with rebuilt transmission at a cost of 2500.00.
2000 Mazda 626: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 217 complaints about the 2000 Mazda 626 describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled on the road while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the transmission was not suitable for the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and obtained the vehicle's VIN to identify any manufacturer defect as the cause for the problem. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further examination.
While driving to work on 01/25/2005 had overdrive switch off, and as the transmission got hot, the overdrive off switch light started flashing. The car started making jurking movements like it was going to stall and proceeded on to work.
Passengers side rear axle needed to be repaired because it was cracked. Vehicle would shake when driven at 60 MPH or faster. Dealer had been contacted for this problem, and informed consumer that drivers side axle needed to be changed. Dealer has replaced drivers side, but consumer was having same problem. Dealer had informed consumer that passengers side axle needed to be replaced. *ak consumer also stated she was having problems with the transmission stalling, vehicle back firing, trembling/shaking and also steering from left to right, consumer was informed that the problem was the tires that there was not enough tire pressure, however the problem still persisted until she was finally told that the axle needed to be replaced.
Engine overheated and lost power and vehicle stalled. Also vehicle was leaking oil.
Consumer was told vehicle has ca emissions package, since october 2000, vehicle has been stalling, engine stumbles in cold weather, and getting worse. Dealer cannot remedy, mazda stated only 4 cylinder vehicles do that.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system
- Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. eh
- Rough idle / hesitation / stumble / misfire / malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic...
- Subject regarding inspection procedure - water pump leak. tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit a tapping noise which CAN be heard coming from the rear of the vehicle within...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Mazda 626 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2000 Mazda 626?
6 of 217 owner complaints about the 2000 Mazda 626 (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Mazda 626?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Mazda 626
Transmission failure 64Jerking 18Slipping 13Won't shift 13Check engine light 11Overheating 11Loss of power 10Harsh shifting 9Hesitation 9Grinding brakes 5Fuel smell 5
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