2000 Mazda 626: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Transmission · 185,000 miles · MD

Transmission failure. Car is parked, and won't go into gear. Seems to be a common issue for this make and model car.

Filed Aug 17, 2009 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · VA

Shifting bracket continually falls off. The transmission doesn't shift into proper gear ( drive reverse etc) until trying a couple of times. The engine reves itself from 2000 to 4000 without pressing down more on gas pedal. The transmission will not shift from 2nd to first until you reach 50mph or release gas repeatedly while driving. This is very hazardous on any road. Sometimes the transmission downshifts while driving on highway over 55mph. This is extremely dangerous. I have had cars almost hit me in the rear. This happens on a daily basis. I have been looking for a transmission replacement and the cost is over $2000. Book value is not much more the car has 117585 miles.

Filed Aug 6, 2009 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not shift from first into second gear. The vehicle came to a sudden stop and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 104,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2008 · Transmission · FL

The transmission gave out. 112,000 miles. I got the transmission replaced, and right after the warranty was over, the transmission gave out. The o/d light comes on, the car overheats, and it does not shift into 4th gear.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Transmission · 129,821 miles · FL

Mine car is an eight years old nice little car. It runs pretty well despite the fact that the transmission fluid get very dirty every 10,000 to 12,000 miles despite old two-year/30,000-mile interval that used to be considered the norm for transmission service is good for the 626; I have to do a full transmission flush to keep it running. Yes, it's expensive for the tranny. Recently, the real problem has appeared. My idle RPM is around 700, when I shift the gear in to reverse, it didn't shift properly. I feel nothing at all. I mean when a car sitting on a flat surface, it doesn't move even a little bit. If I gently step on the gas pedal till the RPM hit around 1000, there is a huge pumping on my transmission and the car inconsistently move backward. If I let the pedal go and hit and then release the brake, it stand till again. I brought it to the shop and have them run the diagnose test. They said there is nothing wrong with it. They have to look inside. It's too problematic. The repair cost is estimated around 2,000. Which is more than the value of my car. And the transmission is not even a new one, it's a rebuilt which is likely to be broken again. I think there is a defects in the tranny system.

Filed Nov 1, 2007 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · CA

I bought the vehicle in january of 2004 with 36,000 miles on it. The transmission stopped shifting into 1st and 2nd gears. The transmission was replaced in feb of 2005 with a rebuilt transmission by the dealer. Recently the car had the o/d light flash and it will not shift into gear. It will not engage in reverse. With 85,000 miles on the vehicle the transmission now needs to be rebuilt again after less than 3 years.

Filed Aug 8, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 49,000 miles · DE

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. The dealer informed the contact that the sway bar will fail, the rotors were bent, and the transmission needed to be replaced. She stated that the vehicle will not shift into the drive gear. Approximately three weeks ago, the vehicle was towed to a garage. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 46,000. The consumer provided repair invoices, insurance estimate, and proof of ownership. Updated 09/05/07

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Transmission · 131,000 miles · GA

Typical drive home. Car will not go into gear. Taking to the shop tomorrow.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Transmission · GA

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. Transmission does not work properly. The overdrive light continues to flash , and the vehicle will not go into reverse and will not shift .the vehicle was taking to a repair shop and the transmission was repaired. However, the problem recurred. The current mileage is 102000 miles. He is no longer driving the vehicle.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · VA

Transmission failure. Was on my way home and the car just stop at an intersection and would not shift into gear. The only operable gear was reverse. I was lucky, no accidents. Towed car to a mechanic, the transmission is completely gone. Mazda charges $2500 for a new one, when they are aware of their transmission problems.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · TX

Was driving nearly 70mph on the interstate when the car began attempting to shift into the next gear. It wouldn't shift and the vehicle began sputtering uncontrollably, and it nearly made me hit an 18-wheeler. The front end seemed like it jumped several times, and I was finally able to get it in control and pull over. Once on the side of the interstate, I placed it on park, and then back to drive, and continued my journey, only to have that happen again before I hit 60mph. That time, the car kept attempting to change gears even after letting go of the gas pedal, and again, "jumped" several times uncontrollably. I seriously thought I would get into an accident on the interstate, but I pulled over again and left it on park for several minutes. After that, I started back on drive to at least reach the next exit off the interstate, when I only reached about 35-40mph when it did it again. It is in the shop now and I havne't stopped hearing about how difficult it is to rebuild that specific transmission, and how frequently they have those mazda 626 vehicles with transmission problems (and frightening stories), in their shop. I am just thankful that I wasn't killed driving that car on a very busy interstate. This issue needs to be addressed before someone is seriously injured, if they haven't already.

Filed Sep 24, 2004 · Transmission · VA

While driving at any speed automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first to the second gear. Takes longer to release from one gear to another. Dealership was notified.