Since owning my mazda626 I have a problem with my engine light coming on and off I am assuming its a electrical problem. I was reading a article own the net saying that mazada is infamous for having transmission problems with there cars and that no one has bothered to recall these vehicles. That is unbelievable to me, I have a 2000,626 and I have to many problems for the year of car it is please help. I am requesting that the mazda 626 be recalled to check and maintenance its transmission problems seeing that everyone knows its a problem now why should the consumer be held responsible? Shouldn't mazda be held accountable. I have had barings replaced and my car is only 4yrs. Old. The radio/cd player replaced, and now the engine light. Please help.
2000 Mazda 626 transmission complaints
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While driving the overdrive light flashed on the dashboard, and vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. Consumer noticed smoke coming from the hood. Consumer was able to pull over, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
Purchased new 2000 mazda 626 07--01 transmission o/d came on, transmission fluid spewed out. Took it in and mazda could find nothing wrong with it. First indication something was wrong with mazda transmission. 03-04 -transmission totally went out on mazda, at a cost of $3033. Had it rebuilt. Took mechanic 5 weeks to rebuild it. Present- have taken vehicle back to mechanic 4 times as still having trouble with the transmission. I at first thought the mechanic did a shotty job. After further research I have discovered hundreds of mazda 626 owners whose transmissions went out on them after the first 2 to 5 years of purchase of the vehicle spending anywhere from $1100 - $5000 to repair the vehicle.
Transmission problem at about 65,000 miles.
While sitting at an intersection vehicle failed to accelerate. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
The hold/o/d light was blinking and the car was revving up to 4-5 rpms as I drove on the interstate at about 65 MPH. The car then began smoking, so I pulled off the road and parked the car.
I noticed that the car seened to be "racing," but not accelerating much. It also hesitated when shifting gears. The next time I drove, the car began to completely lack any acceleration whatsoever and eventually just stopped. It will currently not shift into any gear and is not driveable.
O/d free light on dash board keeps flashing. Rpms at idle jump sporadically. While driving, the transmission can not make up it's mind what gear it should be in. This makes the mazda 626 lx unpredicable, therefore, unsafe.
I am complaining about the transmission. I have had 3 transmissions to my car since I bought it. I am needing a 4th transmission. Shifts hard on downshifts to upshifts usually at 2nd gear. Makes a humming noise to the transmission. The dealer put 2 trans. In and the same is occurring again. Brakes are also messed up- squicks horrible even when I just put new ones, struts are all out, have had in my first yr of purchased, three transmissions, 1 air conditioner replaced, 1 roof liner was to short replaced, 1 recall, reverse sometimes works- you have to regear it to make sure it is on reverse-cause you don't want to go forward when you want to backwards, I have to at times put the gear in neutral to start my car- because it won't start on park at times. I am a very dissatissifed customer who will not buy another mazda car again. My car needs another transmission to it. I have proof of all work done to this lemon from the dealers.
Car was purchased less than six months ago from days chevrolet in acworth ga. As per aamco transmissions of union city georgia, car will need a rebuilt transmission to function properly.
Bought car used with 24,000 miles. Transmission went out at 30,000 miles. Found out 3 factory transmissions had be installed prior to 24,000 miles. Paid labor to have 4th transmission installed (30,000 miles). Front axel fell off - reason for gas comsuption going up (double normal use).
Od off light on our 2000 mazda 626 lx started flashing. Took the car to a local dealer (berge mazda in mesa az) and they diagnosed a code p1718- transmission overheating. They recommend to install a transmission cooler kit and perform a transmission service to correct the problem(estimate given -$1014.00-way too expensive!!!). Went to another dealership (earnhardt's ford/mazda in chandler az) to get a second opinion and they made the same recommendations. Both dealers stated that mazda issued a technical service bulletin about this problem (cd4e transmission) and addressed this issue with a transmission cooling kit install. We decided to have the work done at earnhardt's (total cost $344.00-more reasonable estimate). We purchased this vehicle at hertz car sales in nov 2001 with about 30,000 miles on it. Shortly after we got it, the transmission was replaced by the dealer(berge mazda) because it was slipping. Since the car was still under the manufacturer's warranty(3 yr/50,000 miles), we didn't have to pay the cost of repairs. Our car currently has 51000 miles and since it's out of warranty, we had to shoulder the cost this time. I have been researching the internet and have found numerous complaints about mazda transmission failures. I believe that since mazda was aware of this problem, there should have been a recall for this type of transmission and remedied it by installing the transmission cooling kit free of charge to consumers.
2nd transmission replacement by mazda dealer in only 4 months.
When the brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The vehicle had 2 transmission replaced. The rack and pinion and power steering failed. The consumer requested reimbursement. *nlm
While driving the transmission failed. The dealer was notified.
The vehicle suddenly slowed down, consumer was able to pull over, and attempted to shift gear in reverse, however it would only go into drive, the vehicle was towed the dealer. Mr
Transmission shifts very hard from 1st to 2nd gear when cold or at slow speeds. Have taken vehicle to dealer numerous times for this problem but have been told that it is normal or no problem found. Dt
Purchased vehicle in january 2000 from jeff sikes mazda in huntaville, al. In october 2001, transmission failed and was replaced by bentley imports (bought out jeff sikes mazda). In february of 2002, od light on dash started flashing. Dealership determined that transmission had overheated. Transmission cooler was installed by dealership in montgomery al. This was supposed to fix overheating problem. In may 2002, transmission failed again and was replaced by jim ellis mazda in marietta, ga. This vehicle has had 3 transmission in 2.5 years and 38,000 miles.
The gear gets stuck on reverse.
Consumer stated intermittently the engine roars and vehicle will lurch backward when in reverse.*ak. Consumr also stated it happens when vehicle is in drive, the engine will roar and the tires start to spin, also the drivers seat belt is not retracting properly, the gear shift is making noises and it is difficult to go from drive to park etc.
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.
One of the park light stopped working before 1 year of purchase. Airconditioner compressor makes a very distinct "click" noise inside the car. This noise is too high compared to other cars. Mazda mechanic says its normal. The worst problem I faced was the transmission problem. Its erratic, doesn't cross 2nd gear, and makes a scary jerk at lower speeds when the gear shifts from 2nd to 1st gear upon removing leg from gas peddal. Had to tow the car twice to dealer. Its disgusiting transmission. Appriciate if somebody could tell me alternatives to get the problem fixed and suggest next action at [email protected] I have a new car, but can't go on ling drives as it is unreliablefrustrating
Engine check light and battery light came on, came on five times, the first time dealer replaced broken idler pulley belt bolt, second time dealer replaced alternator, third time dealer replaced ignition switch, fourth time transmission range sensor was replaced, and fifth time clutch pedal switch was replaced, at this time engine check light is on again.*ak consumer states when the vehicle was driven off the lot the first day, there was a horrific screeching noise from the right front wheel, consumer assumed that it was a new car noise and it would eventually go away, consumer was inforemd that something had slipped in the wheel area, over the next two weeks consumer complained to the dealer that vehicle was making an extremly loud thumping noise, the problem was diagnosed as the freon system which was then flushed and then refilled to the correct level, which was done to take out the air bubbles in the air condition line, also the air condition was blowing hot air, the center console would not latch, numerous componets were replaced on the vehicle due to the engine light coming on and the problem still exists.
Overdrive light came on and vehicle jerked. Vehicle will make a bad noise like a booming noise.
When starting vehicle to warm up vehicle will shift into reverse, but will not move. Consumer put gear back into park and let it warm up again. Vehicle again will jump into reverse, and consumer has to put it back into park. Also, when shifting into reverse vehicle will go backwards real fast. Vehicle does this intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing was wrong with vehicle.
Was backing up and was not able to shift into drive. Eventually lever was able to shift into drive after continuous pressing accelerator pedal. Took to dealership, and informed by mechanic its was possible clutch package, causing the problem.
When putting car in drive vehicle slammed into gear. Next day, towed to dealer, and they said transmission was completely gone.
When putting car into drive it will suddenly slam into gear, next day consumer had vehicle towed to dealer, and they said that transmission was completely gone.
Whenever vehicle has been started, it would shake and tremble. Had taken vehicle to dealer, but problem had not been or could not be resolved. Mechanic did adjust transmission, but another mechanic indicated that transmission was stuck in 2nd gear and proceeded to repair it.
When consumer started up car itcould not be put in gear. Took to dealer, and they adjusted the problem. Consumer felt that there still was a problem because it happened again. But, consumer was able to put in gear. Mechanic said problem was caused by putting hand on top of gear shift lever. Consumer felt this did not make sense.
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