2001 Mazda 626: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda 626. The contact stated that after fuel was added to the vehicle, the engine seized and would not engage. The engine would operate when the accelerator pedal was tapped. Also, while driving, the vehicle sporadically stalled. The contact was unsure if any warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to flow mazda of greensboro (1205 bridford pkwy, greensboro, nc 27407, 336‑299‑1500), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 9, 2006 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while stopped at a traffic signal. The vehicle was restarted and smoke was seen coming from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop who determined the transmission had leaked fluid. The vehicle was later towed to another independent repair shop for further inspection, however no determination has yet been made on the cause of the leak. The dealer was not contacted.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Transmission · MA

My 2001 mazda 626 was brought to the dealer while still under warranty due to a burning smell in the engine. The car also smelled musty as if water were leaking somewhere. The dealer adjusted the moonroof screws out in the parking lot and claims no burning smell was present. At approximately 50 miles over the warranty, the stereo display stopped illuminating and mazda would not cover the $300 repair. At around 70,000 miles, the overdrive light suddenly began to flash continuously. The car started to chug up hills and jerk when shifting into drive. I notified mazda immediately, thinking it was an electrical problem as stated in the owner's manual. The dealer said to drive it in. On the way, the car quickly got worse, would not accelerate over 40 MPH and stalled while merging onto the highway. The car was unable to go into reverse. The dealer said, "bad news, you need a new tranny". Unprofessional and ignorant words to me. I paid another transmission company for towing and a rebuilt transmission since mazda wanted over $3,000. He stated that many mazda 626 transmissions have been failing too early since they were built with a ford transmission, not capable for a car like the 626. Mazda must have had some good reason to offer 0 percent financing then suddenly stop making the long existing and once reliable 626. I strongly feel that the numerous and similar complaints should be investigated. There are probably several other owners of the 626 out there repairing their transmissions too early and unaware to file a complaint. Thank you for your time.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Transmission · 87,634 miles · FL

Stopped the car and turned off the engine to put gas in , started the car, put gear into drive and felt a slight jump when I accelerated. I continued to accelerate and the car began to stall but the rpms continued to rise. I stopped the car and turned it off, let it cool down and turned it back on. Everything was fine until I put it into drive, pushed on the gas but the car didn't move one inch, just kept revving. Transmission gone just like that. Problem just occurred. Estimate about 2000 dollars for new transmission after only 87000 miles.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Transmission · CA

Mazda 626 transmission failure, at 75,000 miles. Dangerous, especially if the manufacturer knows this transmission is faulty. Was travelling on a freeway in heavy traffic ... Car stalled immediately. Could not move the car out of traffic lanes ... Very dangerous result.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 26,000 miles · FL

I've had numerous problems with this car since 03/2001. I purchased it new from marlin mazda. This car has stalled several times while driving. The sunroof and corner roof between the front windshield and driver door leaked water when it would rain. January 2003 my car ran hot, the air conditioning was not blowing.they said they replaced the head on my engine and that some hose was not connected, this is why my air wasn't blowing? My car stalled on me 08/27/03. No warning lights came on. The car wasn't even hot. Towed to marlin mazda.I paid for new battery. I asked them to chaeck under hood to be sure no other problems, they told me at least $500 to check engine thoroughly? Week later stall again. This time towed to ocean mazda,knocking noise under hood, they said it is the engine and oil pump. They tried to look up factory warranty, they're not repairing it because marlin mazda voided my warranty(marlin said sludge in engine/ code w8.) that was a lie! I have been getting scheduled maintenance on my car. Ocean mazda checked engine no sludge but they can't do repair work without warranty. They tried to call district manager because code w8 does not exist!!! Also, I have an extended warranty which they seem to have no record of? I have spoken to mazda american credit to get copies of loan papers that shows purchase of extended warranty. I guess the next step is a law suit. After all these headaches I don't even want this car anymore. I am already paying a high car note for extra coverage and they don't even have the descency to repair my car.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · CA

I purchased a brand new mazda 626 lx 2001 model on august 19, 2001 at magnussen's ford/nissan/mazda dealership in newark ca. Little did I know, I bought a lemon!!!!! I returned the vehicle numerous times and telling the service dept people that the transmission was slipping and overrunning in gear. At one point, I had a friend of mine drive the vehicle to the dealership and meet with the service dept people. This was the week before christmas 2001. Rudy diephus could not believe that I was getting a song and dance from the magnussen service dept. Rudy built and drove race cars for over thirty years, and knew I had a transmission problem. The service manager bob (who is no longer there) said that the car had to be broken in, not enough miles on the car. Bob also said that all mazda 626's drive like this (transmission slipping/overrunning in gear). In addition, I was told to keep a journal of every time this happened. That would be a problem, writing and driving at the same time. Again, returned the vehicle back to magnussen's and met with a different svc manager. Here it is april 2002, and I was told that the transmission tech was going to run a special test on the car (line pressure check at idle and stall speeds). Sure enough, I was right! The test indicated that there was a definite problem with the transmission. After driving the vehicle out of the dealerships lot, the car was (and is) running worse than ever. The second transmission is worse than the first. I return the car and the car stays there for another week. I picked up the car on april 26, 2002, (running worse) and drove to vacaville about 100 miles one way from where I was living. I felt something funny under the hood and drove into vacaville and found a mazda dealership. I explained the problem of the transmission and engine. They stated that there was a problem with the mounts and the car needed new mounts.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Engine, Visibility · 38,115 miles · FL

Vehicle stalled several times while driving. Also, water leaked into sun roof. Last week the car stalled. Towed it to marlin mazda. Consumer had to pay $65 for a new battery.consumer cancelled warranty, stating sludge in engine. That was a lie. Towed vehicle to ocean mazda, they did not find sludge. They said they could not fix it because warranty wa scancelled by marlin mazda (code w8). Ocean mazda said this code did not exist. This car was purchased new 03/2001. My factory warranty was for 3 years or 50,000 miles. Consumer only had 38,000 miles and an extended warranty.