Mazda 626 engine failure problems

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 Oct 13, 2010 · Transmission · 167,000 miles · CO

Transmission downshifted while driving on the freeway. While trying to maintain speed to exit the freeway, the engine started to overheat. As soon as I was able to pull into the local gas station parking spot, the engine died. The transmission appears to need a rebuild.

Filed Feb 11, 2009 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · UT · 1 injury

I have a 1997 mazda 626 with a ford cd4e transmission. I have read numerous stories of early transmission failure with this transmission. I am experiencing it myself. I have filed numerous complaints and the only thing I have accomplished it put wear and tear on my keyboard. I also have a 1998 buick lesabre with a plastic intake manifold. It has 124,000 miles on it and the engine sounds like a diesel. This defect has been known to cause premature engine failure in numerous cases. What is going on? I would vote to fire all the ford and general motor engineers. I am a disabled man stuck with two pieces of engineering stupidity. All I can do is every once in a while is to beat on this keyboard and feel like there is nothing I can do about this. Is there? The injury is to my trust as well as my wallet.

Filed Jul 15, 2008 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · NV

Rough transmission shifting that occurs almost every day with o/d light flashing. No repair shop is able to find what the problem is. Last repair shop charged me $800 to replace the engine mounts but that did not fix the problem. Issue is still on going. There was a recall for the 94 mazda 626 model for this particular issue but I was not notified. See this link for more info http://www.dustbury.com/626/94speedo.html.

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · Transmission · 140,910 miles · WI

1) overdrive light flashing 2) transmission over temperature condition, excessive slippage, temperature exceeded 132 degrees centigrade (270 degrees fahrenheit. Fluid is up-burned and clutch material in oil. 3) replaced transmission with rebuilt assembly, replaced engine real main seal, flush transmission cooling lines, add oil, road test, recheck for leaks and cleared codes.

Filed Jul 19, 2006 · Engine · 73,700 miles · NC

My 2000 mazda 626 ls overheated on june 16, 2006. The o/d off light has been flashing when on the road for more than an hour since the fall of 2005. The transmission has not yet failed but has begun to. The car strains whenever I drive it & its lack of stability has LED to close calls with accidents whenever there's rain or snow. Every time I am on the road for more than 45 minutes, the engine heats up to the point that it boils the transmission fluid, which overflows onto the rest of the engine. After approx. 15 more minutes, the o/d off light begins to flash & my car starts to resist speeds over 60 MPH. The rpms increase when the light flashes & there's a dangerous delay in my ability to slow the car down as the car lurches. On june 19, 2006, I took the mazda to an imports specialist who informed me that my transmission will soon fail. A new transmission costs approx. $2800 & a used one costs approx. $1800. However, the transmissions that fit my car are the same type of transmission that was initially put in my engine & will fail after another 70,000 miles due to its being too small for the 626. Putting an "external cooling system" under the hood is approximately $300 & is a temporary bandaid for the issue which will still occur. I have done research & found thousands of documents that have stated that all automatic mazda 626 ls vehicles from 1994-2000 have engines that were made for a smaller car & are therefore too small for the 626 ls. According to said research all 1994-2000 626 ls vehicles have transmissions that will fail between approx. 70-80,000 miles. My car has 74,400 miles at the date of this complaint. Mazda refuses to take accountability for this situation, yet it has become common knowledge among car dealerships, so the value of my car has dropped dramatically & it has become difficult for me to sell. Nothing can be done to fix the problem unless an entirely new engine is put into the car which will cost

Filed Mar 9, 2006 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · NY

1995 626 transmission seized. *ts

Filed Oct 13, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · AL

Dt: the contact complained about vehicle problems on february 27, 2001, when driving at 60 MPH the vehicle shook. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact stated transmission needed to be replaced and the dealer replaced it. The contact stated on march 15, 2005 the engine had to be replaced because it was running hot, the engine was replaced by a local mechanic. There was no warning and no noise.*ak the head gasket and alternator failed. Updated 11/16/05.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · NC

Transmission failure/engine failure.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Engine · 98,700 miles · LA

Dt: the car stalled while driving at 70 MPH on the interstate on august 7, 2005. No warning indicator lights appeared, and no noises were heard. Owner felt the engine died and pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The car had no electrical power. The owner tried to restart vehicle twice, but it did not restart. Then he called the insurance company, who, in turn, called a tow truck. The car was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic said the engine was burned and a new engine would cost $3000-$4000. But owner will talk with mazda before paying for repairs. *ak