1994 Mazda MX-6 transmission problems

Filed Jan 24, 2009 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · IN

1994 mazda mx6 auto transmission problems.

Filed Dec 21, 2003 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

I am the owner of a 1994 mazda mx-6 (4 cylinder, automatic transmission). Because of what I believe may be a manufacturer defect or design flaw, I've been forced to replace the transmission in this vehicle twice over the course of about three years. Basically, an electronic overdrive switch will randomly begin it's function without having any control over it. A light on the dashboard will flash "hold" constantly until the problem is solved or the computer is reset. When this happens, which quite frankly has been very frequent, the transmission jerks and struggles to operate properly. This also results in somewhat of a loss of control of the vehicle as maintaining highway speeds and taking small turns can feel very unsafe because the car gives the impression that it's not holding the road very well. Not to mention the fact that I've had to spend a total of roughly $5000.00 for two transmission replacements. I've done some research and I have found that I am obviously not the only one who has experienced this very same problem. I strongly believe that this car cannot be operated safely over a certain amount of mileage. My first experience occured at roughly 70,000 miles, the second at about 95,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failure.

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Transmission · TX

While driving at any speed transmission failed to work.

Filed Jan 10, 2002 · Transmission · IL

While driving transmission shifted into another gear ,causing vehicle to stall. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Mechanic determined that there was a problem with transmission. Ak

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Transmission · TN

Transmission prematurely malfunctioned and would not go into reverse. Also, while driving a very loud noise occurred, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Transmission · TX

Vehicle shifts hard into first/second, and third gears. Mazda has been contacted.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Transmission · TX

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Filed Jan 14, 2000 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

1997: 4 mo.after antyexpired.paid $1000 to change defective differential part; 1999: distributor failed while driving, $468 to repair.

Filed Dec 29, 1999 · Transmission · NJ

Mazda will repair my transmission for $2,696.00. The mazda rep will allow me a total of $750.00 toward the repair. Since the car only has 49,000 miles on it, I feel this is ridiculous. I understand that this is a common problem with the 1994 mazda. I believe the dealer should have given me more than $750.00 for good-will alone. I have not even paid off my car yet.