2001 Mazda 626: transmission slipping

9 of the 188 complaints about the 2001 Mazda 626 describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 118,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

2002
4
2001
9
2000
13
1999
30
1998
35
1997
13
1996
10
1995
16
1994
12
1993
6
1992
1
1991
2
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Transmission · 158,000 miles · AR

I bought this car used a year ago this month when my daughters car engine locked up. She was out of state so it was a hurry up thing over the phone. She didn't realize the transmission was slipping in first gear, thought it was cv joint. Shop diagnosed the transmission. This really makes me sooo mad as this is a nice car. I think ford should pay to replace all the transmissions in these cars. Now I have to either dump it at a loss or pay out alot to get transmission repaired .

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda 626lx. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the transmission began to slip with severe hesitation. The vehicle was diagnosed by two different independent mechanics who advised the contact that the transmission was defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2010 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · TX

O/d light flashing, and gears slipping.

Filed May 14, 2008 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · CT

1-complete transmission failure, car would slightly move under gas. Gave no warning. Transmission failure at 65,000 mi. - rebuilt at an aamco transmission - cost approx. $2,000.00. Dealer did not help. Complained to mazda north america via letter, gave me $200. In gift cert. For service. Complained to consumer reports who gave car best buy rating - no negative rating on transmission. 2-rebuilt transmission started to slip - had trans shop check out, problem due to transmission failure of rebuilt transmission. This happened just this last week at 88,000 mi. Rebuilt at stop and go transmission. Cost to me approx $2,400.00 3- noticed mildew smell in car - discovered trunk leak noticed at 65,000mi. 2in. Of water would form in spare tire well after rain. Car never hit prior to when it was fixed. Cost approx $400.

Filed Apr 13, 2006 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · VA

Faulty/defective transmissions are being used in mazda vehicles well after the manufacturer knew about the issue. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of individuals and companies who have had their transmissions go out...many with well under 60k miles. And, many have been through several transmissions before 100k miles. All of the problem vehicles share the same symptoms: od light flashing off and on, and transmission slipping in and out of gear, as the transmission burns up, literally from poor design and implementation which doesn't allow for proper air flow and cooling. This problem is widely acknowledged by the manufacturer, car owners, dealers, service centers, and other automotive professionals. Proof of this fact was a notice sent out to dealers that there is a cooling kit "available" for this transmission that should aid in keeping the transmission cool. However, this is not a free addition! Mazda is actually charging customers to add a fix to their design flaw! I feel this problem is not only a fraudulent issue, but is also a safety issue. People could be (and may have already been) severely injured or killed, by having their transmission go out as they attempt to enter high traffic, high-speed areas, such as a freeway. I was not even notified about the transmission problem by mazda and only found out about it after my transmission failed. I am exploring the possibility of filing a class action law suit against mazda corporation.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 5,512 miles · CA

Vehicle bought new. Automatic transmission - overreving, shift hunting, hard to engage, slipping, noise, vibration, engine hesitancy. Transmission replaced at 5512 miles with rebuilt unit; rebuilt unit is worse than original.

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 Jan 13, 2004 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · NC

2001 mazda 626 esv6 transmission problems slips and jerks. The trans has been replaced in the early 30k range. It is now in the 63k range and starting again. Please help. We are being told it will cost us 2800 for repairs.

Filed Sep 13, 2003 · Transmission · 5,512 miles · CA

2001 mazda 626 lx transmission. Transmission problems: shift hunting, lurching, inability to select gears, vibration, noise, harsh starts, slow starts, chugging, slipping. Second transmission in vehicle (dealer/warranty rebuilt transmission installed by dealer).