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15V674000 Oct 19, 2015 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In ...

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Jan 13, 2018 Electrical System 207,295 mi

WENT TO START VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETHING FAULTY IN IGNITION POSSIBLY. SMELLED LIKE SMOKE INSTANTLY TURNING VEHICLE OFF. IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED BATTERY FROM VEHICLE.

Jan 13, 2018 Electrical System 207,295 mi

WENT TO START VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETHING FAULTY IN IGNITION POSSIBLY. SMELLED LIKE SMOKE INSTANTLY TURNING VEHICLE OFF. IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED BATTERY FROM VEHICLE.

May 11, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

May 11, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Apr 15, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Apr 15, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Mar 10, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mar 10, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Feb 29, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Feb 29, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Feb 12, 2015 Air Bags

1995 MAZDA 6, CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG EXPLOSIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE CARS MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE YEAR 2000...UPDATED 02/12/15*BF THE CONSUMER STATED HER SON WAS DRIVING, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAGS SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED, FILLING THE FRONT OF THE CAR WITH SMOKE AND FLYING SHRAPNEL IN ADDITION TO TH...

Feb 12, 2015 Air Bags

1995 MAZDA 6, CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG EXPLOSIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE CARS MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE YEAR 2000...UPDATED 02/12/15*BF THE CONSUMER STATED HER SON WAS DRIVING, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAGS SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED, FILLING THE FRONT OF THE CAR WITH SMOKE AND FLYING SHRAPNEL IN ADDITION TO TH...

Sep 3, 2013 Power Train 162,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER JUST DROP OFF MY DAUGHTER, I PROCEEDED BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST THREW ME IN PARK. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THEN I PUT IN GEAR AND IT WAS DRIVING FINE AND THEN THE HOLD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WHILE DRIVING HOME IT WAS FINE AND THEN AGAIN IT STAR...

Sep 3, 2013 Power Train 162,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER JUST DROP OFF MY DAUGHTER, I PROCEEDED BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST THREW ME IN PARK. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THEN I PUT IN GEAR AND IT WAS DRIVING FINE AND THEN THE HOLD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WHILE DRIVING HOME IT WAS FINE AND THEN AGAIN IT STAR...

Apr 12, 2011 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOES ON AND OFF CAUSING CAR TO BUCK, JERK AND HESITATE. DURING THAT TIME THE RPM SOARS IN THE RANGE OF 8-10. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING ANY AMOUNT OF TIME. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULT. *TR

Apr 12, 2011 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOES ON AND OFF CAUSING CAR TO BUCK, JERK AND HESITATE. DURING THAT TIME THE RPM SOARS IN THE RANGE OF 8-10. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING ANY AMOUNT OF TIME. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULT. *TR

Sep 17, 2010 Power Train 75,624 mi

95 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION SUCKS. *TR

Sep 17, 2010 Power Train 75,624 mi

95 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION SUCKS. *TR

Jul 22, 2009 Power Train 57,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1995 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC NEW AT ABOUT 57000 MILES(JUST OUT OF WARRANTY) THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AND THE TRANSMISSION RAN ROUGH ESP. BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. MAZDA WANTED ME TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN AT A COST OF $1700,WHICH I DECLINED. NOW WITH 140000 MILES,I HAVE HAD NO CH...

Jul 22, 2009 Power Train 57,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1995 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC NEW AT ABOUT 57000 MILES(JUST OUT OF WARRANTY) THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AND THE TRANSMISSION RAN ROUGH ESP. BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. MAZDA WANTED ME TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN AT A COST OF $1700,WHICH I DECLINED. NOW WITH 140000 MILES,I HAVE HAD NO CH...

Jan 17, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD FAIL TO GO INTO REVERSE. DIAGNOSIS OF TRANSMISSION SHOP SAID PROBLEM WAS COMMON FOR THIS MODEL AND INDICATING TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND NEEDED REBUILD. TRANSMISSION REBUILD FIXED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 17, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD FAIL TO GO INTO REVERSE. DIAGNOSIS OF TRANSMISSION SHOP SAID PROBLEM WAS COMMON FOR THIS MODEL AND INDICATING TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND NEEDED REBUILD. TRANSMISSION REBUILD FIXED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 10, 2008 Tires 161,523 mi

1. TIRES MAKE A LOUD "WHUMP WHUMP WHUMP" SOUND THAT INCREASE SPEED AND VOLUME AS THE CAR ACCELERATES. 2. THE NOISE IS TIRE SEPARATION, THE NOISE IS CONSTANT AND CONTINUALLY GETTING LOUDER. THE TIRES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY COMPLETELY SHREDDED APART YET. 3. WE HAVE REPLACED BOTH CV BOOTS, BOTH HALF SHAFT...

Dec 10, 2008 Suspension 161,523 mi

1. TIRES MAKE A LOUD "WHUMP WHUMP WHUMP" SOUND THAT INCREASE SPEED AND VOLUME AS THE CAR ACCELERATES. 2. THE NOISE IS TIRE SEPARATION, THE NOISE IS CONSTANT AND CONTINUALLY GETTING LOUDER. THE TIRES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY COMPLETELY SHREDDED APART YET. 3. WE HAVE REPLACED BOTH CV BOOTS, BOTH HALF SHAFT...

Dec 10, 2008 Tires 161,523 mi

1. TIRES MAKE A LOUD "WHUMP WHUMP WHUMP" SOUND THAT INCREASE SPEED AND VOLUME AS THE CAR ACCELERATES. 2. THE NOISE IS TIRE SEPARATION, THE NOISE IS CONSTANT AND CONTINUALLY GETTING LOUDER. THE TIRES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY COMPLETELY SHREDDED APART YET. 3. WE HAVE REPLACED BOTH CV BOOTS, BOTH HALF SHAFT...

Dec 10, 2008 Suspension 161,523 mi

1. TIRES MAKE A LOUD "WHUMP WHUMP WHUMP" SOUND THAT INCREASE SPEED AND VOLUME AS THE CAR ACCELERATES. 2. THE NOISE IS TIRE SEPARATION, THE NOISE IS CONSTANT AND CONTINUALLY GETTING LOUDER. THE TIRES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY COMPLETELY SHREDDED APART YET. 3. WE HAVE REPLACED BOTH CV BOOTS, BOTH HALF SHAFT...

Nov 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2007 AND FROM THE START THERE WERE PROBLEMS. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT POPS ON AND OFF, KEEPS OVERHEATING EVEN AFTER HAD FULL FLUID FLUSH, REPLACED OLD BATTERY WITH NEW ONE AND CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF, TAKES 10 MIN TO START. I GOT IT FIXED IN MARCH OF 2008 FOR THE PROBLEMS STATED AB...

Nov 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2007 AND FROM THE START THERE WERE PROBLEMS. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT POPS ON AND OFF, KEEPS OVERHEATING EVEN AFTER HAD FULL FLUID FLUSH, REPLACED OLD BATTERY WITH NEW ONE AND CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF, TAKES 10 MIN TO START. I GOT IT FIXED IN MARCH OF 2008 FOR THE PROBLEMS STATED AB...

Nov 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2007 AND FROM THE START THERE WERE PROBLEMS. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT POPS ON AND OFF, KEEPS OVERHEATING EVEN AFTER HAD FULL FLUID FLUSH, REPLACED OLD BATTERY WITH NEW ONE AND CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF, TAKES 10 MIN TO START. I GOT IT FIXED IN MARCH OF 2008 FOR THE PROBLEMS STATED AB...

Nov 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2007 AND FROM THE START THERE WERE PROBLEMS. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT POPS ON AND OFF, KEEPS OVERHEATING EVEN AFTER HAD FULL FLUID FLUSH, REPLACED OLD BATTERY WITH NEW ONE AND CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF, TAKES 10 MIN TO START. I GOT IT FIXED IN MARCH OF 2008 FOR THE PROBLEMS STATED AB...

Nov 15, 2008 Power Train 160,000 mi

CAR DEMONSTRATES KNOWN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ISSUES FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR - O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF, ERRATIC GEAR SHIFTING RESULTING IN DANGEROUS OPERATION ON THE ROAD. *TR

Nov 15, 2008 Power Train 160,000 mi

CAR DEMONSTRATES KNOWN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ISSUES FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR - O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF, ERRATIC GEAR SHIFTING RESULTING IN DANGEROUS OPERATION ON THE ROAD. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 Power Train 105,234 mi

CAR DEMONSTRATES KNOWN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ISSUES FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR - O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF, ERRATIC GEAR SHIFTING RESULTING IN DANGEROUS OPERATION ON THE ROAD. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 Power Train 105,234 mi

CAR DEMONSTRATES KNOWN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ISSUES FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR - O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF, ERRATIC GEAR SHIFTING RESULTING IN DANGEROUS OPERATION ON THE ROAD. *TR

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 92,500 mi

THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY 1995 MAZDA 626'S TRANSMISSION. IT IS ONLY AT 93,000 MILES, AND I THINK THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT. IT SHIFTS VERY HARD INTO GEAR. WHEN IT IS IN DRIVE, SOMETIMES IT SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL IF I AM IDLING. I USUALLY HAVE TO SHIFT IT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE ...

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 92,500 mi

THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY 1995 MAZDA 626'S TRANSMISSION. IT IS ONLY AT 93,000 MILES, AND I THINK THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT. IT SHIFTS VERY HARD INTO GEAR. WHEN IT IS IN DRIVE, SOMETIMES IT SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL IF I AM IDLING. I USUALLY HAVE TO SHIFT IT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE ...

Aug 18, 2008 Power Train 153,000 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 AND WAS MADE AWARE THAT IT HAS DOCUMENTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. THE O/D LIGHTS CONSTANTLY BLINKS ON AND THE CAR JERKS AND SHAKES AT STOPS. I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED AND DID SOME RESEARCH AS A RE...

Aug 18, 2008 Power Train 153,000 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 AND WAS MADE AWARE THAT IT HAS DOCUMENTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. THE O/D LIGHTS CONSTANTLY BLINKS ON AND THE CAR JERKS AND SHAKES AT STOPS. I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED AND DID SOME RESEARCH AS A RE...

Aug 13, 2008 Power Train 177,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHILE AT A BANK DRIVE-THRU WINDOW, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE AND THEN TO A...

Aug 13, 2008 Power Train 177,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHILE AT A BANK DRIVE-THRU WINDOW, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE AND THEN TO A...

Jun 12, 2008 Power Train 158,024 mi

I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR SINCE SEPT. 2007. IT IS A 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I STARTED TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION SOON AFTER BUYING THE CAR. IT WOULD HAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, ESPECIALLY IF I WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY WENT OUT CO...

Jun 12, 2008 Power Train 158,024 mi

I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR SINCE SEPT. 2007. IT IS A 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I STARTED TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION SOON AFTER BUYING THE CAR. IT WOULD HAVE A LOT OF TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, ESPECIALLY IF I WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY WENT OUT CO...

Jun 7, 2008 Power Train 174,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 LX. PURCHASED IN 1/2007 WITH 148,000 MILES. IN 5/2007 THE TRANS WENT OUT. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO OVERDRIVE. THE FLUID SMELLED BURNED. HAD A USED ONE PUT IN. THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE CD4E TRANSMISSIONS WERE NOTORIOUS FOR FAILURE JUST WASN'T TOLD WH...

Jun 7, 2008 Power Train 174,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 LX. PURCHASED IN 1/2007 WITH 148,000 MILES. IN 5/2007 THE TRANS WENT OUT. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO OVERDRIVE. THE FLUID SMELLED BURNED. HAD A USED ONE PUT IN. THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE CD4E TRANSMISSIONS WERE NOTORIOUS FOR FAILURE JUST WASN'T TOLD WH...

May 11, 2008 Power Train 185,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHUTTERING THROUGH SHIFTING, O/D LIGHT FLASHES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON WHEN SHIFTING TO HIGHER RPMS. TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO CRAP OUT I'VE HEARD OF THESE PROBLEMS LEADING UP TO APROX $2,000 IN EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE VEHICLES. *TR

May 11, 2008 Power Train 185,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHUTTERING THROUGH SHIFTING, O/D LIGHT FLASHES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON WHEN SHIFTING TO HIGHER RPMS. TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO CRAP OUT I'VE HEARD OF THESE PROBLEMS LEADING UP TO APROX $2,000 IN EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE VEHICLES. *TR

May 2, 2008 Power Train 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE RPM'S WOULD RISE AND THEN DROP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

May 2, 2008 Power Train 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE RPM'S WOULD RISE AND THEN DROP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

Apr 10, 2008 Power Train 156,577 mi

MY DAUGHTER IS USING THE MAZDA 626, 1995 YEAR WHILE GOING TO COLLEGE. SHE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THE CAR O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE NEXT DAY SHE GOT INTO THE CAR AND PUT IT IN R. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. SHE PUT IT IN D AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP IS LOOKING ...

Apr 10, 2008 Power Train 156,577 mi

MY DAUGHTER IS USING THE MAZDA 626, 1995 YEAR WHILE GOING TO COLLEGE. SHE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THE CAR O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE NEXT DAY SHE GOT INTO THE CAR AND PUT IT IN R. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. SHE PUT IT IN D AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP IS LOOKING ...

Dec 26, 2007 Electrical System Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS FINE. THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH WAS PREVIOU...

Dec 26, 2007 Electrical System Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS FINE. THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH WAS PREVIOU...

Dec 8, 2007 Power Train 105,400 mi

I BOUGHT THIS 1995 MAZDA 626 4 CYL VEHICLE USED AT 79K MILES. I RECENTLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION ROUTINELY SERVICED AGAIN AT A LOCAL GARAGE, INCLUDING YEARLY FLUID CHANGE, AND WITHIN JUST A FEW WEEKS THE TRANSMISSION LOST 2ND RANGE AND OVERDRIVE. ENGINE OVERSPEEDS BEFORE SHIFTING FROM 1ST INTO 3RD....

Dec 8, 2007 Power Train 105,400 mi

I BOUGHT THIS 1995 MAZDA 626 4 CYL VEHICLE USED AT 79K MILES. I RECENTLY HAD THE TRANSMISSION ROUTINELY SERVICED AGAIN AT A LOCAL GARAGE, INCLUDING YEARLY FLUID CHANGE, AND WITHIN JUST A FEW WEEKS THE TRANSMISSION LOST 2ND RANGE AND OVERDRIVE. ENGINE OVERSPEEDS BEFORE SHIFTING FROM 1ST INTO 3RD....

Nov 16, 2007 Power Train 127,000 mi

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE. O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING WILL NOT GO OFF. GEAR SLIPS. *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Power Train 127,000 mi

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE. O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING WILL NOT GO OFF. GEAR SLIPS. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 Power Train

1995 MAZDA 626 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE (CD4E/LA4A-EL) HAS CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WITH NO ABUSE ON THE PART OF THE OWNER/DRIVER. RESEARCH SINCE THEN SHOWS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND MAZDA WILL NOT REPAIR OR ADMIT THE PROBLEM EXISTS. *TR

Nov 7, 2007 Power Train

1995 MAZDA 626 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE (CD4E/LA4A-EL) HAS CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WITH NO ABUSE ON THE PART OF THE OWNER/DRIVER. RESEARCH SINCE THEN SHOWS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND MAZDA WILL NOT REPAIR OR ADMIT THE PROBLEM EXISTS. *TR

Oct 9, 2007 Power Train 217,000 mi

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 HAS GONE THROUGH AT LEAST 5 TRANSMISSIONS, NOW NEEDS #6. I AM NOT GOING TO PUT ANOTHER $3,300 INTO THE CAR. A BANK TELLER SUGGESTED I TRY TO REPORT THE VEHICLE AS A "LEMON" SINCE NO VEHICLE SHOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION EVERY OTHER YEAR! *TR

Oct 9, 2007 Power Train 217,000 mi

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 HAS GONE THROUGH AT LEAST 5 TRANSMISSIONS, NOW NEEDS #6. I AM NOT GOING TO PUT ANOTHER $3,300 INTO THE CAR. A BANK TELLER SUGGESTED I TRY TO REPORT THE VEHICLE AS A "LEMON" SINCE NO VEHICLE SHOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION EVERY OTHER YEAR! *TR

Aug 2, 2007 Power Train 97,230 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 AT 97,000 MILES: THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN UPPER GEARS. AFTER PULLING OFF AND VERIFYING FLUID LEVELS, THE CAR DROVE WELL FOR 4 MILES, BEGAN SLIPPING AGAIN AND FINALLY DROPPED OUT OF ALL GEARS. THEN IT SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL NO MATTER WHAT GEAR WAS SELE...

Aug 2, 2007 Power Train 97,230 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 AT 97,000 MILES: THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN UPPER GEARS. AFTER PULLING OFF AND VERIFYING FLUID LEVELS, THE CAR DROVE WELL FOR 4 MILES, BEGAN SLIPPING AGAIN AND FINALLY DROPPED OUT OF ALL GEARS. THEN IT SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL NO MATTER WHAT GEAR WAS SELE...

May 24, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

I HAVE A '95 MAZDA 626 2.0L AUTOTRANS, IT DRIVES FINE IN TOWN AND FOR SHORT PERIODS BUT SINCE I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA MOST SHOPPING IS DONE AND HOUR FROM HOME. ON SUCH TRIPS, MY CAR WILL BEGIN TO SHIFT HARD AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT WILL START FLASHING. I'VE TALKED TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID I...

May 24, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

I HAVE A '95 MAZDA 626 2.0L AUTOTRANS, IT DRIVES FINE IN TOWN AND FOR SHORT PERIODS BUT SINCE I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA MOST SHOPPING IS DONE AND HOUR FROM HOME. ON SUCH TRIPS, MY CAR WILL BEGIN TO SHIFT HARD AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT WILL START FLASHING. I'VE TALKED TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID I...

Apr 10, 2007 Power Train

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 HAS GONE THOUGH TWO TRANSMISSIONS DESPITE BEEING WELL CARED FOR. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 130,000 MILES ON IT. MY GIRLFREINDS 1996 MAZDA 626 HAS GONE THOUGH TWO AS WELL AND HAS 101,000 MILES. MY BROTHERS MAZDA 626 HAD SIMULAR ISSUES BEFORE SELLING IT TO SOME OTHER NON SUSPECTING CON...

Apr 10, 2007 Power Train

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 HAS GONE THOUGH TWO TRANSMISSIONS DESPITE BEEING WELL CARED FOR. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 130,000 MILES ON IT. MY GIRLFREINDS 1996 MAZDA 626 HAS GONE THOUGH TWO AS WELL AND HAS 101,000 MILES. MY BROTHERS MAZDA 626 HAD SIMULAR ISSUES BEFORE SELLING IT TO SOME OTHER NON SUSPECTING CON...

Jan 29, 2007 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS CRAP!! AND HAVE READ VARIOUS REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SAME MODEL OF CAR. *NM

Jan 29, 2007 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS CRAP!! AND HAVE READ VARIOUS REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SAME MODEL OF CAR. *NM

Jan 15, 2007 Power Train 121,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IN 1995 MAZDA 626, JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND TRANSMISSION IS BAD ALREADY. CAR HAS 121,000 MILES ON IT..... IT HAS THE CD4E TRANSMISSION IN IT... WE WENT ON THE WEB AND DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM..... TRANNY IS ABOUT TO GO..... *JB

Jan 15, 2007 Power Train 121,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IN 1995 MAZDA 626, JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND TRANSMISSION IS BAD ALREADY. CAR HAS 121,000 MILES ON IT..... IT HAS THE CD4E TRANSMISSION IN IT... WE WENT ON THE WEB AND DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM..... TRANNY IS ABOUT TO GO..... *JB

Dec 5, 2006 Power Train 120,000 mi

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE IN 2004 AND 2006. *NM

Dec 5, 2006 Power Train 120,000 mi

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE IN 2004 AND 2006. *NM

Nov 2, 2006 Power Train 78,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1995 MAZDA 626 DIED AFTER APPROX 75K MILES. THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENTS ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE CURRENT TRANSMISSION REBUILT FOR APPROX $3K OR SELL THE VEHICLE FOR PARTS. THAT IS RIDICULOUS FOR SUCH A LOW-MILEAGE VEHICLE TO BE IN SUCH A SITUATION. RESEAR...

Nov 2, 2006 Power Train 78,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1995 MAZDA 626 DIED AFTER APPROX 75K MILES. THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENTS ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE CURRENT TRANSMISSION REBUILT FOR APPROX $3K OR SELL THE VEHICLE FOR PARTS. THAT IS RIDICULOUS FOR SUCH A LOW-MILEAGE VEHICLE TO BE IN SUCH A SITUATION. RESEAR...

Oct 16, 2006 Power Train

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 HAS MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER I GOT IT FIXED, IT STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT I CRASHED BEFORE I HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE IT BACK AND USE THE WARRANTY. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MANY 626 MAZDAS MADE BETWEEN 95' AND 00'. *NM

Oct 16, 2006 Power Train

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 HAS MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER I GOT IT FIXED, IT STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT I CRASHED BEFORE I HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE IT BACK AND USE THE WARRANTY. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MANY 626 MAZDAS MADE BETWEEN 95' AND 00'. *NM

Oct 11, 2006 Power Train 100,200 mi

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 79K MILES ON ENGINE. NOW, BARELY 2 YEARS LATER AND WITH ONLY 100,200 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AGAIN AND AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000! *JB

Oct 11, 2006 Power Train 100,200 mi

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 79K MILES ON ENGINE. NOW, BARELY 2 YEARS LATER AND WITH ONLY 100,200 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AGAIN AND AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000! *JB

Sep 27, 2006 Power Train 203,000 mi

I AM NOW ON MY THIRD TRANSMISSION SINCE I BOUGHT MY 1996 MAZDA 626 DX, 4 CYL. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS IN NOV 2005. I TOOK VEHICLE TO NON-DEALER SOURCE. THE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN LAST WEEK. AFTER ABOUT 40 MILES SHIFTING GETS HARD AFTER A S...

Sep 27, 2006 Power Train 203,000 mi

I AM NOW ON MY THIRD TRANSMISSION SINCE I BOUGHT MY 1996 MAZDA 626 DX, 4 CYL. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS IN NOV 2005. I TOOK VEHICLE TO NON-DEALER SOURCE. THE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN LAST WEEK. AFTER ABOUT 40 MILES SHIFTING GETS HARD AFTER A S...

Sep 12, 2006 Power Train 93,000 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 - AND EVERY NOW AND THEN THE "OD OFF" LIGHT WILL FLASH CONTINUOUSLY FOR MONTHS....I HAVE CHANGED THE BELTS, WATER PUMPS, FAN BELTS, TRANSMISSION FLUID GASKETS AND EVEN THE BATTERY THREE TIMES. RECENTLY THE DEALER ADVISED ME TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION SINCE IT WAS LEAKING TO TH...

Sep 12, 2006 Power Train 93,000 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 - AND EVERY NOW AND THEN THE "OD OFF" LIGHT WILL FLASH CONTINUOUSLY FOR MONTHS....I HAVE CHANGED THE BELTS, WATER PUMPS, FAN BELTS, TRANSMISSION FLUID GASKETS AND EVEN THE BATTERY THREE TIMES. RECENTLY THE DEALER ADVISED ME TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION SINCE IT WAS LEAKING TO TH...

Aug 7, 2006 Power Train 112,000 mi

I CURRENTLY HAVE APPROX. 112,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I DO NOT DRIVE IT A WHOLE LOT BUT DURING A TRIP FROM MARYLAND TO FLORIDA, MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO GO UP. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE RPM AND MILEAGE NEEDLE WAS GOING WACKY AND THE CAR WOULD BARELY DRIVE. THE MILEAGE NEEDLE WOULD SAY THAT I...

Aug 7, 2006 Power Train 112,000 mi

I CURRENTLY HAVE APPROX. 112,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I DO NOT DRIVE IT A WHOLE LOT BUT DURING A TRIP FROM MARYLAND TO FLORIDA, MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO GO UP. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE RPM AND MILEAGE NEEDLE WAS GOING WACKY AND THE CAR WOULD BARELY DRIVE. THE MILEAGE NEEDLE WOULD SAY THAT I...

Jun 29, 2006 Power Train 86,000 mi

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 LX HAS HAD ITS OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT BLINKING FOR A MONTH NOW I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. IT WOULD ONLY BLINK WHEN THE GAS WOULD GET BELOW A HALF OF A TANK. SO I HAD THE FUEL FILTER REPLACED. THEN IT STARTED TO SHIFT GEARS AT RANDOM TIMES. I HAD THE USUAL DONE, FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION RE...

Jun 29, 2006 Power Train 86,000 mi

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 LX HAS HAD ITS OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT BLINKING FOR A MONTH NOW I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. IT WOULD ONLY BLINK WHEN THE GAS WOULD GET BELOW A HALF OF A TANK. SO I HAD THE FUEL FILTER REPLACED. THEN IT STARTED TO SHIFT GEARS AT RANDOM TIMES. I HAD THE USUAL DONE, FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION RE...

Jun 10, 2006 Power Train

1) CAR CONSTANTLY SHAKING WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEARS 2) TRANSMISSION FAILURE 3) TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *JB

Jun 10, 2006 Power Train

1) CAR CONSTANTLY SHAKING WHEN STOPPED, WHILE IN GEARS 2) TRANSMISSION FAILURE 3) TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *JB

Mar 14, 2006 Power Train 110,000 mi

I OWN A 1995, MAZDA, 626, 4 CYLINDER, AUTOMATIC, LX MODEL CAR. PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1996 WITH 15000 MILES ON IT AND STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION TROUBLE @ ABOUT 40000 MILES. CONTACT MAZDA AND HAD DEALER LOOK AT THE CAR BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED DUE TO UN-NORMAL TRANSMISSION ACTIVITY AND THE END R...

Mar 14, 2006 Power Train 110,000 mi

I OWN A 1995, MAZDA, 626, 4 CYLINDER, AUTOMATIC, LX MODEL CAR. PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1996 WITH 15000 MILES ON IT AND STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION TROUBLE @ ABOUT 40000 MILES. CONTACT MAZDA AND HAD DEALER LOOK AT THE CAR BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED DUE TO UN-NORMAL TRANSMISSION ACTIVITY AND THE END R...

Mar 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED MAZDA 626 (1995) IN DECEMBER 2003 AND IT HAD ABOUT 85,000 MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD (THE GEAR TEETH BROKE AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE TOSSED). A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS FITTED IN ITS PLACE AND THIS COST ME A...

Mar 9, 2006 Power Train 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED MAZDA 626 (1995) IN DECEMBER 2003 AND IT HAD ABOUT 85,000 MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD (THE GEAR TEETH BROKE AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE TOSSED). A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS FITTED IN ITS PLACE AND THIS COST ME A...

Mar 9, 2006 Power Train 40,000 mi

1995 626 TRANSMISSION SEIZED. *TS *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED MAZDA 626 (1995) IN DECEMBER 2003 AND IT HAD ABOUT 85,000 MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD (THE GEAR TEETH BROKE AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE TOSSED). A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS FITTED IN ITS PLACE AND THIS COST ME A...

Mar 9, 2006 Power Train 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED MAZDA 626 (1995) IN DECEMBER 2003 AND IT HAD ABOUT 85,000 MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD (THE GEAR TEETH BROKE AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE TOSSED). A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS FITTED IN ITS PLACE AND THIS COST ME A...

Mar 9, 2006 Power Train 40,000 mi

1995 626 TRANSMISSION SEIZED. *TS *JB

Mar 5, 2006 Power Train 201,000 mi

O2 CENSOR WENT; QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY A DEAD TRANSMISSION. THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED. REPLACED - ANOTHER FAILED CENSOR AND ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. *NM

Mar 5, 2006 Power Train 201,000 mi

O2 CENSOR WENT; QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY A DEAD TRANSMISSION. THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED. REPLACED - ANOTHER FAILED CENSOR AND ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. *NM

Feb 9, 2006 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED ON 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH ONLY 42,000 MILES ON IT. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHT KEPT BLINKING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SERIOUSLY HESITATE. *TS *JB *NM

Feb 9, 2006 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED ON 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH ONLY 42,000 MILES ON IT. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHT KEPT BLINKING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SERIOUSLY HESITATE. *TS *JB *NM

Jan 8, 2006 Power Train 151,000 mi

POOR/ERRATIC SHIFTING, TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING REPAIRS TOO EXPENSIVE TO JUSTIFY, NO REPAIRS MADE, SWAPPED TRANSMISSION FROM JUNKYARD. NEW TRANSMISSION EXHIBITING EXACT SAME ISSUES. *JB

Jan 8, 2006 Power Train 151,000 mi

POOR/ERRATIC SHIFTING, TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING REPAIRS TOO EXPENSIVE TO JUSTIFY, NO REPAIRS MADE, SWAPPED TRANSMISSION FROM JUNKYARD. NEW TRANSMISSION EXHIBITING EXACT SAME ISSUES. *JB

Nov 18, 2005 Power Train 140,000 mi

CAR HAS TROUBLE CHANGING INTO HIGHER GEARS, ENGINE REVS UP BEYOND 4000 RPM. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON AND NO CODES REGISTERED. CAR CANNOT KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC WHEN THIS OCCURS, ENDANGERING PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS. TROUBLE IS INTERMITTENT, COMING AND GOING DURING THE SAME DRIVE. CAR CURREN...

Nov 18, 2005 Power Train 140,000 mi

CAR HAS TROUBLE CHANGING INTO HIGHER GEARS, ENGINE REVS UP BEYOND 4000 RPM. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON AND NO CODES REGISTERED. CAR CANNOT KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC WHEN THIS OCCURS, ENDANGERING PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS. TROUBLE IS INTERMITTENT, COMING AND GOING DURING THE SAME DRIVE. CAR CURREN...

Nov 5, 2005 Power Train 184,950 mi

I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 95 MAZDA 626. AFTER TWO DAYS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE THE O/D LIGHT WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AND WILL SHIFT VERY HARD FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND. I HAVE NOW TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AT MY OWN EXPENSE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANSWERS. I AM NOW LOOKING AT...

Nov 5, 2005 Power Train 184,950 mi

I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 95 MAZDA 626. AFTER TWO DAYS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE THE O/D LIGHT WILL FLASH OFF AND ON AND WILL SHIFT VERY HARD FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND. I HAVE NOW TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AT MY OWN EXPENSE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANSWERS. I AM NOW LOOKING AT...

Oct 20, 2005 Power Train 86,588 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. JERKY OR NO REACTION WHEN PLACING INTO GEAR. THE CAR, WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION, ACTED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GEAR. THEN, SUDDENLY, IT JERKED INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED LIKE IT REGAINED NORMALCY WHEN I SLOWED DOWN AND IT SEEMED TO DISENGAGE FROM THE ENGINE. I COASTED TO ...

Oct 20, 2005 Power Train 86,588 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. JERKY OR NO REACTION WHEN PLACING INTO GEAR. THE CAR, WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION, ACTED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GEAR. THEN, SUDDENLY, IT JERKED INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED LIKE IT REGAINED NORMALCY WHEN I SLOWED DOWN AND IT SEEMED TO DISENGAGE FROM THE ENGINE. I COASTED TO ...

Oct 19, 2005 Power Train 167,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPED LITTLE BY LITTLE THEN MAKING A LEFT TURN ON TO INTERSTATE RAMP, TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY GOES OUT AND LEAVES ME COASTING IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 7 SECONDS. NOW CAR DOES THAT ABOUT EVERYDAY AND HAS PUT ME IN SOME STICKY SITUATIONS. WAS TOLD MY DEALER THA...

Oct 19, 2005 Power Train 167,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPED LITTLE BY LITTLE THEN MAKING A LEFT TURN ON TO INTERSTATE RAMP, TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY GOES OUT AND LEAVES ME COASTING IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 7 SECONDS. NOW CAR DOES THAT ABOUT EVERYDAY AND HAS PUT ME IN SOME STICKY SITUATIONS. WAS TOLD MY DEALER THA...

Oct 14, 2005 Power Train 101,000 mi

THE O/D STARTED BLINKING WHILE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND I COULD NOT TURN IT OFF EVEN WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF. CAR WAS REALLY SHAKING AND I TOOK IT TO MAZDA DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. THEY TOLD ME IT IS TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULD COST 2090 CAN + TAX TO FIX IT. CAR HAS LESS THAN 103 K. *NM

Oct 14, 2005 Power Train 101,000 mi

THE O/D STARTED BLINKING WHILE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND I COULD NOT TURN IT OFF EVEN WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF. CAR WAS REALLY SHAKING AND I TOOK IT TO MAZDA DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. THEY TOLD ME IT IS TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULD COST 2090 CAN + TAX TO FIX IT. CAR HAS LESS THAN 103 K. *NM

Oct 6, 2005 Power Train 42,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 PURCHASED USED IN 1998 WITH APPX. 30,000 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 40,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS TOTALLY BURNED OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN JULY 2005. I WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I ASKED WHY WOULD A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 40,000 MI...

Oct 6, 2005 Power Train 42,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 PURCHASED USED IN 1998 WITH APPX. 30,000 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 40,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS TOTALLY BURNED OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN JULY 2005. I WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I ASKED WHY WOULD A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 40,000 MI...

Oct 5, 2005 Power Train 141,000 mi

CAR SHIFTING HARD, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TODAY. *JB

Oct 5, 2005 Power Train 132,000 mi

DT: THERE IS A PROBLEM IS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE AR MAY 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHIFTING HARD. IT HAS STARTED SHAKING. THE TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT TWICE SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND TIME WAS ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. AFTER THE FIRST TIME IT ...

Oct 5, 2005 Power Train 141,000 mi

CAR SHIFTING HARD, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TODAY. *JB

Oct 5, 2005 Power Train 132,000 mi

DT: THERE IS A PROBLEM IS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE AR MAY 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHIFTING HARD. IT HAS STARTED SHAKING. THE TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT TWICE SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND TIME WAS ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. AFTER THE FIRST TIME IT ...

Sep 29, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

95 MAZDA 626 LX, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 71000 MILES. *NM

Sep 29, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

95 MAZDA 626 LX, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 71000 MILES. *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Power Train 179,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON MAZDA 626, 1995 FOR A POWER TRAIN. THE MANUFACTURER SAID IT DOES NOT PERTAIN MY VIN#. I HAVE BEEN HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE AND MY MOTOR. PLEASE HELP. *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 179,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON MAZDA 626, 1995 FOR A POWER TRAIN. THE MANUFACTURER SAID IT DOES NOT PERTAIN MY VIN#. I HAVE BEEN HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE AND MY MOTOR. PLEASE HELP. *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Power Train 94,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 LX . ~ 94,000 MILES. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE (CD4E FORD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) *JB

Sep 19, 2005 Power Train 179,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON MAZDA 626, 1995 FOR A POWER TRAIN. THE MANUFACTURER SAID IT DOES NOT PERTAIN MY VIN#. I HAVE BEEN HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE AND MY MOTOR. PLEASE HELP. *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 179,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON MAZDA 626, 1995 FOR A POWER TRAIN. THE MANUFACTURER SAID IT DOES NOT PERTAIN MY VIN#. I HAVE BEEN HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE AND MY MOTOR. PLEASE HELP. *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Power Train 94,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 LX . ~ 94,000 MILES. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE (CD4E FORD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) *JB

Aug 31, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION IN 4 YEARS. THE MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS ARE DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO BE RECALLED. *JB

Aug 31, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION IN 4 YEARS. THE MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS ARE DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO BE RECALLED. *JB

Aug 22, 2005 Power Train

DT: THIS MAZDA IS ON 3RD TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE HAS GONE BAD. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING SINCE ITS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THIS STARTED ON AUGUST 19, 2005. WHEN AT A STOP THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND IT WOULD NOT ...

Aug 22, 2005 Power Train

DT: THIS MAZDA IS ON 3RD TRANSMISSION AND THIS ONE HAS GONE BAD. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING SINCE ITS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THIS STARTED ON AUGUST 19, 2005. WHEN AT A STOP THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND IT WOULD NOT ...

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train 98,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING THE INFAMOUS MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSIOIN FAILURE WHICH IS AN EXTREME HAZARD FOR MYSELT AND MY CHILDREN. THE O/D LIGHT BLINKS AND AS EVIDENCED BY THE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS I FOUND ON THE WEB, THE TRANSMISSION IS EXPERIENCING A MELTDOWN. I WAS DRIVING MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ...

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train 98,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING THE INFAMOUS MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSIOIN FAILURE WHICH IS AN EXTREME HAZARD FOR MYSELT AND MY CHILDREN. THE O/D LIGHT BLINKS AND AS EVIDENCED BY THE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS I FOUND ON THE WEB, THE TRANSMISSION IS EXPERIENCING A MELTDOWN. I WAS DRIVING MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ...

Aug 16, 2005 Power Train 165,271 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED ONE NIGHT ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ABOUT 3 MONTHS BEFORE. *NM

Aug 16, 2005 Power Train 165,271 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED ONE NIGHT ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ABOUT 3 MONTHS BEFORE. *NM

Aug 4, 2005 Power Train 118,845 mi

DT: THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO WARRANTY. THEY REPAIRED TRANSMISSION, THEY FIXED GASKET, PLATE, RINGS, NPN PLATE, MINI BULB, CLUTCH. THEY FIXED THIS 7-20-05. *AK

Aug 4, 2005 Power Train 118,845 mi

DT: THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO WARRANTY. THEY REPAIRED TRANSMISSION, THEY FIXED GASKET, PLATE, RINGS, NPN PLATE, MINI BULB, CLUTCH. THEY FIXED THIS 7-20-05. *AK

Jul 7, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX, WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, THE O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND MY TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO PAST 2ND GEAR. THESE ARE THE SYMPTONS OF THE RECALL ON THE 1994 MAZDA 626, BUT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE 1995.

Jul 7, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX, WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, THE O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND MY TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO PAST 2ND GEAR. THESE ARE THE SYMPTONS OF THE RECALL ON THE 1994 MAZDA 626, BUT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE 1995.

Jul 6, 2005 Power Train 133,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Jul 6, 2005 Power Train 133,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Jul 3, 2005 Power Train 122,790 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 4CYL, 4DR, AUTOMATIC. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THE OTHER DAY AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION WILL ONLY SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE CAR IDLES WELL, BUT WHILE ON THE ROAD FOR MORE THAN 10 MINS (WHILE THE ENGINE GETS HEATED UP), THEN THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND JERKS TRYIN...

Jul 3, 2005 Power Train 122,790 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 4CYL, 4DR, AUTOMATIC. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THE OTHER DAY AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION WILL ONLY SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE CAR IDLES WELL, BUT WHILE ON THE ROAD FOR MORE THAN 10 MINS (WHILE THE ENGINE GETS HEATED UP), THEN THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND JERKS TRYIN...

Jul 3, 2005 Power Train 122,790 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 4CYL, 4DR, AUTOMATIC. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THE OTHER DAY AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION WILL ONLY SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE CAR IDLES WELL, BUT WHILE ON THE ROAD FOR MORE THAN 10 MINS (WHILE THE ENGINE GETS HEATED UP), THEN THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND JERKS TRYIN...

Jul 3, 2005 Power Train 122,790 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 4CYL, 4DR, AUTOMATIC. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THE OTHER DAY AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION WILL ONLY SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE CAR IDLES WELL, BUT WHILE ON THE ROAD FOR MORE THAN 10 MINS (WHILE THE ENGINE GETS HEATED UP), THEN THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND JERKS TRYIN...

Jun 10, 2005 Air Bags 123,000 mi

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED COMPLETELY WITHOUT CAUSE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, NO BUMP IN THE ROAD, NOTHING.

Jun 10, 2005 Air Bags 123,000 mi

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED COMPLETELY WITHOUT CAUSE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, NO BUMP IN THE ROAD, NOTHING.

Jun 6, 2005 Power Train 77,730 mi

THE OD OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IN MARCH OR APRIL OF THIS YEAR TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM, WAS TOLD THEN THAT IT WAS A BEARING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION THAT JUST WASNT MOVING THEY MOVED ELECTRONICALLY AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT THEN APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT B...

Jun 6, 2005 Power Train 77,730 mi

THE OD OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IN MARCH OR APRIL OF THIS YEAR TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM, WAS TOLD THEN THAT IT WAS A BEARING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION THAT JUST WASNT MOVING THEY MOVED ELECTRONICALLY AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT THEN APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT B...

May 21, 2005 Unknown Or Other 22,174 mi

GETTING THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED COSTED ME $1,000. I ONLY PUT 10,000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT CAME FROM THE DEALER, AND IT NOW HAS 27,000 MILES AND IS SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY UNUSEABLE. IM NOT PAYING ANOTHER $1,000 TO FIX IT AGAIN.

May 21, 2005 Unknown Or Other 22,174 mi

GETTING THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED COSTED ME $1,000. I ONLY PUT 10,000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT CAME FROM THE DEALER, AND IT NOW HAS 27,000 MILES AND IS SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY UNUSEABLE. IM NOT PAYING ANOTHER $1,000 TO FIX IT AGAIN.

May 11, 2005 Power Train 104,098 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WHILE IN "D", THE CAR WITH CUT OFF RIGHT IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING BUT IF YOU DRIVE IT IN THE LOWER GEARS IT WON'T CUT OFF. NOTHING HAVE BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CAR IS JUST SITTING. MY AUNT WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. IT'S HAPPENED OFF AND ON BUT...

May 11, 2005 Power Train 104,098 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WHILE IN "D", THE CAR WITH CUT OFF RIGHT IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING BUT IF YOU DRIVE IT IN THE LOWER GEARS IT WON'T CUT OFF. NOTHING HAVE BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CAR IS JUST SITTING. MY AUNT WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. IT'S HAPPENED OFF AND ON BUT...

May 6, 2005 Power Train 102,262 mi

I BOUGHT A 95 MAZDA 626 4 CYL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN 1998. NOT LONG AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I HAD THE TYPICAL 30/60/90 THOUSAND MILE SERVICE DONE. REPLACED ALL BELTS, HOSES, TRANSMISSION FLUID, TIMING BELT, ETC. IT SEEMED AS THERE WAS NO WARNING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WE WERE DRIVING BACK...

May 6, 2005 Power Train 102,262 mi

I BOUGHT A 95 MAZDA 626 4 CYL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN 1998. NOT LONG AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I HAD THE TYPICAL 30/60/90 THOUSAND MILE SERVICE DONE. REPLACED ALL BELTS, HOSES, TRANSMISSION FLUID, TIMING BELT, ETC. IT SEEMED AS THERE WAS NO WARNING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WE WERE DRIVING BACK...

May 3, 2005 Power Train 160,000 mi

HAVE A FLASHING O/D OFF LIGHT AND I AM NOW TOLD THAT I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. READING A LOT OF OTHER STORIES ON LINE APPARENTLY THIS IS MORE COMMON THAN NOT IN MY YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED

May 3, 2005 Power Train 160,000 mi

HAVE A FLASHING O/D OFF LIGHT AND I AM NOW TOLD THAT I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. READING A LOT OF OTHER STORIES ON LINE APPARENTLY THIS IS MORE COMMON THAN NOT IN MY YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED

Apr 13, 2005 Power Train

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS/HARD SHIFTING/ROUGH IDLE. *AK

Apr 13, 2005 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS/HARD SHIFTING/ROUGH IDLE. *AK

Apr 13, 2005 Power Train

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS/HARD SHIFTING/ROUGH IDLE. *AK

Apr 13, 2005 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS/HARD SHIFTING/ROUGH IDLE. *AK

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 103,000 mi

TRANMISSION FAILURE,, JUST DRIVING ALONG AND THE CAR,1995 MAZDA 626,BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND STOPPED ALL TOGETHER.HAD TO HAVE IT REBUILT COSTING OVER $1900.00 INCLUDING LABOR ,REBUILDING KIT AND ADDITIONAL HARD PARTS. *AK

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 103,000 mi

TRANMISSION FAILURE,, JUST DRIVING ALONG AND THE CAR,1995 MAZDA 626,BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND STOPPED ALL TOGETHER.HAD TO HAVE IT REBUILT COSTING OVER $1900.00 INCLUDING LABOR ,REBUILDING KIT AND ADDITIONAL HARD PARTS. *AK

Mar 29, 2005 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO FLASH AT ABOUT 75000 MILES. WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, BUT IF THEO/D LIGHT STOPS BLINKING, THE TRANSMISSION RUNS SMOOTHLY. MYSELF AND COUNTLESS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME SITUATION. MAZDA/FORD NEED TO TAKE RESPOSIBI...

Mar 29, 2005 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO FLASH AT ABOUT 75000 MILES. WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, BUT IF THEO/D LIGHT STOPS BLINKING, THE TRANSMISSION RUNS SMOOTHLY. MYSELF AND COUNTLESS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME SITUATION. MAZDA/FORD NEED TO TAKE RESPOSIBI...

Mar 23, 2005 Air Bags 135,000 mi

BOTH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL ON HER OWN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS T...

Mar 23, 2005 Air Bags 135,000 mi

BOTH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL ON HER OWN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS T...

Mar 7, 2005 Power Train 65,000 mi

MAZDA 626 /95, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GENERAL FAILURE , GEAR MALFUCTION. *AK

Mar 7, 2005 Power Train 65,000 mi

MAZDA 626 /95, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GENERAL FAILURE , GEAR MALFUCTION. *AK

Feb 28, 2005 Power Train 130,000 mi

ERRONEOUS TRANSMISSION IN A 1995 MAZDA 626.

Feb 28, 2005 Power Train 130,000 mi

ERRONEOUS TRANSMISSION IN A 1995 MAZDA 626.

Feb 27, 2005 Power Train 99,000 mi

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 ES TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 99,000 MILES. *JB

Feb 27, 2005 Power Train 99,000 mi

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 ES TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 99,000 MILES. *JB

Feb 3, 2005 Tires 34,453 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TIRES ON 1995 MAZDA 626. *MR AFTER ONLY 18322 MILES OF WEAR ON THE TIRE IT DEVELOPED A LARGE BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL. *SC *JB

Feb 3, 2005 Tires 34,453 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TIRES ON 1995 MAZDA 626. *MR AFTER ONLY 18322 MILES OF WEAR ON THE TIRE IT DEVELOPED A LARGE BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL. *SC *JB

Jan 10, 2005 Power Train 51,800 mi

I PURCHASED 1995 MAZDA 626 IN 1996. SOON AFTER DRVING JUST OVER 50,000 MILES, MY CAR JUST NOT MOVING ON THE ROAD. WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON GAS PEDAL, THERE WAS JUST A BIG NOISE. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AT ALL. (BEFORE THAT THING HAPPENED, I NOTICED MY CAR HAD LESS POWER, SO I HAD MY CAR TUNED UP.) I...

Jan 10, 2005 Power Train 51,800 mi

I PURCHASED 1995 MAZDA 626 IN 1996. SOON AFTER DRVING JUST OVER 50,000 MILES, MY CAR JUST NOT MOVING ON THE ROAD. WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON GAS PEDAL, THERE WAS JUST A BIG NOISE. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AT ALL. (BEFORE THAT THING HAPPENED, I NOTICED MY CAR HAD LESS POWER, SO I HAD MY CAR TUNED UP.) I...

Jan 7, 2005 Air Bags 177,100 mi

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH BOTH TIRES ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BLEW OUT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, STRIKING THE CONSUMER IN THE FACE. THE TIRES WERE NOT BRAND NAME TIRES.*AK

Jan 7, 2005 Air Bags 177,100 mi

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH BOTH TIRES ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BLEW OUT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, STRIKING THE CONSUMER IN THE FACE. THE TIRES WERE NOT BRAND NAME TIRES.*AK

Jan 4, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION WITHIN A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR.*AK

Jan 4, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION WITHIN A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR.*AK

Dec 25, 2004 Power Train

I GOT A 95 MAZDA 626 IN THIS FEB, NOW IT IS 67,000 MILES.LAST NIGHT, I HAD THE O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING ON, AND A CRAPPY JERK DURING ACCELRATION. '!@#$%, IT SEEMS THE TRANNY IS GOING OUT. *AK *TR

Dec 25, 2004 Power Train

I GOT A 95 MAZDA 626 IN THIS FEB, NOW IT IS 67,000 MILES.LAST NIGHT, I HAD THE O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING ON, AND A CRAPPY JERK DURING ACCELRATION. '!@#$%, IT SEEMS THE TRANNY IS GOING OUT. *AK *TR

Dec 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting 57,000 mi

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. ONCE THE TURN WAS MADE THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB......MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 12/22/2004. SUN LIGHT BURNED A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUN VIS...

Dec 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting 57,000 mi

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. ONCE THE TURN WAS MADE THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB......MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 12/22/2004. SUN LIGHT BURNED A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUN VIS...

Dec 17, 2004 Structure 57,000 mi

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. ONCE THE TURN WAS MADE THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB......MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 12/22/2004. SUN LIGHT BURNED A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUN VIS...

Dec 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting 57,000 mi

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. ONCE THE TURN WAS MADE THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB......MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 12/22/2004. SUN LIGHT BURNED A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUN VIS...

Dec 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting 57,000 mi

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. ONCE THE TURN WAS MADE THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB......MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 12/22/2004. SUN LIGHT BURNED A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUN VIS...

Dec 17, 2004 Structure 57,000 mi

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. ONCE THE TURN WAS MADE THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB......MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 12/22/2004. SUN LIGHT BURNED A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUN VIS...

Nov 30, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE CAR TO HIT THE SIDEWALK, EXPLODING 2 TIRES, BLOCK DRIVER EYE GLASSES AND INJURING THE DRIVER FACE. THE MANUFACTURER INITIALLY ACKNOWLEDGED THE RECALL ON T...

Nov 30, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE CAR TO HIT THE SIDEWALK, EXPLODING 2 TIRES, BLOCK DRIVER EYE GLASSES AND INJURING THE DRIVER FACE. THE MANUFACTURER INITIALLY ACKNOWLEDGED THE RECALL ON T...

Nov 19, 2004 Power Train 106,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Power Train 106,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Nov 5, 2004 Steering Crash 118,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE STARTING SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL SENDING THE VEHICLE OVER THE MEDIAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB WHILE EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY THE CONSUEMR NOTICED , ON TWO ACCASIONS, THAT THE VARIABLE ASSIST POWER STEERING M...

Nov 5, 2004 Steering Crash 118,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE STARTING SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL SENDING THE VEHICLE OVER THE MEDIAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB WHILE EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY THE CONSUEMR NOTICED , ON TWO ACCASIONS, THAT THE VARIABLE ASSIST POWER STEERING M...

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 42 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MAZDA 626 AND I HAD IT 2 OR 3 DAYS HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION .THAT WAS 2,400.00 .STILL HAVE ALL KINDS OF TROUBLE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION IN BACK 7 OR 8 TIMES STILL SPITS OUT ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID .IT IS OVER HEATING TOOK IT TO BULL CHEVROLET THEY PUT NEW INTAKE GASKETS ON ...

Oct 27, 2004 Power Train 42 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MAZDA 626 AND I HAD IT 2 OR 3 DAYS HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION .THAT WAS 2,400.00 .STILL HAVE ALL KINDS OF TROUBLE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION IN BACK 7 OR 8 TIMES STILL SPITS OUT ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID .IT IS OVER HEATING TOOK IT TO BULL CHEVROLET THEY PUT NEW INTAKE GASKETS ON ...

Oct 18, 2004 Air Bags Crash 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, HIT A POTHOLE, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED SHATTERING WINDSHIELD AND DRIVERS EYE GLASSES,AND THEN CAUSED THE CAR TO HIT THE SIDEWALK EXPLODING 2 TIRES AND INJURING THE DRIVERS FACE. EVEN THOUGHT THE CAR WAS UNDER RECALL, THE MANUFACTURER INITIALLY ACCEPT...

Oct 18, 2004 Power Train 118,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, NEAR MISS, CAR HAD TO BE PUSHED FROM ROAD AND TOWED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED BOTH AT 60 TO 70 K MILES!!!*AK THIS IS A PRODUCT DESIGN DEFECT AND A SAFETY DEFECT.

Oct 18, 2004 Air Bags Crash 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, HIT A POTHOLE, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED SHATTERING WINDSHIELD AND DRIVERS EYE GLASSES,AND THEN CAUSED THE CAR TO HIT THE SIDEWALK EXPLODING 2 TIRES AND INJURING THE DRIVERS FACE. EVEN THOUGHT THE CAR WAS UNDER RECALL, THE MANUFACTURER INITIALLY ACCEPT...

Oct 18, 2004 Power Train 118,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, NEAR MISS, CAR HAD TO BE PUSHED FROM ROAD AND TOWED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED BOTH AT 60 TO 70 K MILES!!!*AK THIS IS A PRODUCT DESIGN DEFECT AND A SAFETY DEFECT.

Sep 27, 2004 Power Train 75,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION: I HAVE 1995 MAZDA 626 BUT IT TENDS TO HAVE A TRANSMISSION BREAK DOWN WITH OVER DRIVE SENSOR GOING BAD AT 75000. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT WITH CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN, BUT IT WENT OUT AGAIN AT 130000. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WHO HAD A TRANSMISSI...

Sep 27, 2004 Power Train 75,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION: I HAVE 1995 MAZDA 626 BUT IT TENDS TO HAVE A TRANSMISSION BREAK DOWN WITH OVER DRIVE SENSOR GOING BAD AT 75000. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT WITH CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN, BUT IT WENT OUT AGAIN AT 130000. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WHO HAD A TRANSMISSI...

Sep 21, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 95 MAZDA 626 AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE. THE O/D LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLINK. MECHANICS SAY THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALMOST EVERY SENSOR, BUT TO NO AVAIL THE TRANNY IS STILL ACTING UP. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE TRANSMISSION...

Sep 21, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 95 MAZDA 626 AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE. THE O/D LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLINK. MECHANICS SAY THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALMOST EVERY SENSOR, BUT TO NO AVAIL THE TRANNY IS STILL ACTING UP. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE TRANSMISSION...

Sep 1, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ALSO, SPEEDOMETER FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ALSO, SPEEDOMETER FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ALSO, SPEEDOMETER FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ALSO, SPEEDOMETER FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 100,000 mi

1. FIRST TIME MY TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDDLE THE RPM WENT WAY UP BUT THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. I TRIED NOT TO PANIC AS ONCOMING TRAFFIC CAME RIGHT AT ME. BEFORE I KNEW IT, THE INTERSECTION WAS GRIDLOCKED AND HORNS WERE HONKING EVERYW...

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 100,000 mi

1. FIRST TIME MY TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDDLE THE RPM WENT WAY UP BUT THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. I TRIED NOT TO PANIC AS ONCOMING TRAFFIC CAME RIGHT AT ME. BEFORE I KNEW IT, THE INTERSECTION WAS GRIDLOCKED AND HORNS WERE HONKING EVERYW...

Aug 18, 2004 Power Train 105,300 mi

OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION LEADING TO THE TEDIOUS AND COSTLY PROCESS OF GETTING ANOTHER TRANSMISSION WITH A COOLER KIT. *JB

Aug 18, 2004 Power Train 105,300 mi

OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION LEADING TO THE TEDIOUS AND COSTLY PROCESS OF GETTING ANOTHER TRANSMISSION WITH A COOLER KIT. *JB

Aug 10, 2004 Power Train 69,000 mi

CAR: 1995 MAZDA 626 LX FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT 69,XXX MILES TRANSMISSION REBUILT BY LOCAL SHOP OF NATIONAL CHAIN FAILED AGAIN IN SEPT. OF 2001; TOTAL REPAIR COSTS EXCEEDED $2,300

Aug 10, 2004 Power Train

OWN 1995 MAZDA 626. GOT IT USED WITH 50,000 MILES. NOW HAS 94,000 MILES. SINCE THEN I HAVE REPLACED MANY SENSORS, THE HEAD GASKET, ROTERS TWICE, AND HAVE HAD THE OCCURING ISSUE OF THE HOLD LIGHT BLINKING AND THE TRANNY SHIFTING HARD. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT.

Aug 10, 2004 Power Train 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH MY TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SHIFT UNCONTROLLED. IT DOWNSHIFTED FROM OD TO 3RD THEN TO A NEUTRAL TYPE OF GEAR. THEN SHIFTED BACK INTO OD. THIS OCCURED SEVERAL TIMES.I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID WITH NO HELP. MY CAR JUST TURNED 72000 MILES AND HAS BEEN ADULT H...

Aug 10, 2004 Power Train 69,000 mi

CAR: 1995 MAZDA 626 LX FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT 69,XXX MILES TRANSMISSION REBUILT BY LOCAL SHOP OF NATIONAL CHAIN FAILED AGAIN IN SEPT. OF 2001; TOTAL REPAIR COSTS EXCEEDED $2,300

Aug 10, 2004 Power Train

OWN 1995 MAZDA 626. GOT IT USED WITH 50,000 MILES. NOW HAS 94,000 MILES. SINCE THEN I HAVE REPLACED MANY SENSORS, THE HEAD GASKET, ROTERS TWICE, AND HAVE HAD THE OCCURING ISSUE OF THE HOLD LIGHT BLINKING AND THE TRANNY SHIFTING HARD. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT.

Aug 10, 2004 Power Train 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH MY TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SHIFT UNCONTROLLED. IT DOWNSHIFTED FROM OD TO 3RD THEN TO A NEUTRAL TYPE OF GEAR. THEN SHIFTED BACK INTO OD. THIS OCCURED SEVERAL TIMES.I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID WITH NO HELP. MY CAR JUST TURNED 72000 MILES AND HAS BEEN ADULT H...

Aug 9, 2004 Power Train

IVE HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONCE AND IM GOING TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN BECAUSE ITS SLIPPING . *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Power Train

IVE HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONCE AND IM GOING TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN BECAUSE ITS SLIPPING . *AK

Aug 6, 2004 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING MY 1995 MAZDA 626 TO WORK ON 08/05/2004 AND ABOUT A MILE FROM WORK, MY O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. ONCE I GOT TO WORK, I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. I CALLED A MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS PROBABLY MY TRANSMISSION AND IT MIGHT NEED TO BE REP...

Aug 6, 2004 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING MY 1995 MAZDA 626 TO WORK ON 08/05/2004 AND ABOUT A MILE FROM WORK, MY O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. ONCE I GOT TO WORK, I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. I CALLED A MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS PROBABLY MY TRANSMISSION AND IT MIGHT NEED TO BE REP...

Aug 4, 2004 Power Train 104 mi

I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH 04,000 ON 106,000 THE TRANSMISSION WENT. I FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION FOR THIS CAR IS REALLY A FORD CD4E. ALL OVER THE INTERNET THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS TRANSMISSION. I HAVE PAID $2,500 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION IT IS BEING INSTALLED NO...

Aug 4, 2004 Power Train 104 mi

I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH 04,000 ON 106,000 THE TRANSMISSION WENT. I FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION FOR THIS CAR IS REALLY A FORD CD4E. ALL OVER THE INTERNET THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS TRANSMISSION. I HAVE PAID $2,500 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION IT IS BEING INSTALLED NO...

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AROUND 1999. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT ($2300). HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES. TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT IN MAY 2003. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN JUNE 2004 ($1700). I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAD THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE, SHE HAD NEVER ENDING ...

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AROUND 1999. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT ($2300). HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES. TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT IN MAY 2003. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN JUNE 2004 ($1700). I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAD THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE, SHE HAD NEVER ENDING ...

Jun 24, 2004 Power Train 87,415 mi

CAR DETAILS: MAZDA ODEL 626, YEAR OF MFG: 1995, 4 DOOR, AUTO TRANSMISSION, NO. OF MILES (TILL THE DATE OF COMPLAINT): 87,410 MILES. THIS IS A USED CAR AND I BOUGHT IT IN DECEMBER 2003. THE MILES ON THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT WAS ABOUT 84,500. *AK PROBLEM: 1) EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE: THERE WAS A ...

Jun 24, 2004 Power Train 87,415 mi

CAR DETAILS: MAZDA ODEL 626, YEAR OF MFG: 1995, 4 DOOR, AUTO TRANSMISSION, NO. OF MILES (TILL THE DATE OF COMPLAINT): 87,410 MILES. THIS IS A USED CAR AND I BOUGHT IT IN DECEMBER 2003. THE MILES ON THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT WAS ABOUT 84,500. *AK PROBLEM: 1) EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE: THERE WAS A ...

Jun 24, 2004 Power Train 129,390 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 UTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FORD CD4E) FAILURE NO REPAIRS INITIATED DUE TO UNRELIABLE NATURE OF TRANSMISSION AND EXTREMELY HIGH COST ($2200-2500). FOR HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR CASES: HTTP://WWW.CARTRACKERS.COM/FORUMS/LIVE/YOURLEMON/189.HTML. *AK

Jun 24, 2004 Power Train 87,415 mi

CAR DETAILS: MAZDA ODEL 626, YEAR OF MFG: 1995, 4 DOOR, AUTO TRANSMISSION, NO. OF MILES (TILL THE DATE OF COMPLAINT): 87,410 MILES. THIS IS A USED CAR AND I BOUGHT IT IN DECEMBER 2003. THE MILES ON THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT WAS ABOUT 84,500. *AK PROBLEM: 1) EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE: THERE WAS A ...

Jun 24, 2004 Power Train 87,415 mi

CAR DETAILS: MAZDA ODEL 626, YEAR OF MFG: 1995, 4 DOOR, AUTO TRANSMISSION, NO. OF MILES (TILL THE DATE OF COMPLAINT): 87,410 MILES. THIS IS A USED CAR AND I BOUGHT IT IN DECEMBER 2003. THE MILES ON THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT WAS ABOUT 84,500. *AK PROBLEM: 1) EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE: THERE WAS A ...

Jun 24, 2004 Power Train 129,390 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 UTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FORD CD4E) FAILURE NO REPAIRS INITIATED DUE TO UNRELIABLE NATURE OF TRANSMISSION AND EXTREMELY HIGH COST ($2200-2500). FOR HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR CASES: HTTP://WWW.CARTRACKERS.COM/FORUMS/LIVE/YOURLEMON/189.HTML. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Power Train 114,473 mi

TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT FOR 2ND TIME. FIRST REBUILT AT 114K000 NOW AT 119K000, NEED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. A TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT FAIL AFTER 5,000 MILES. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Power Train 114,473 mi

TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT FOR 2ND TIME. FIRST REBUILT AT 114K000 NOW AT 119K000, NEED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. A TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT FAIL AFTER 5,000 MILES. *AK

May 18, 2004 Power Train

MY MAZDA 1995 626 KEEPS HAVING THE THE "O/D LIGHT OFF" BLINKING AND THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE ALOT WHEN I TURN THE A/C ON.*AK

May 18, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

May 18, 2004 Power Train

MY MAZDA 1995 626 KEEPS HAVING THE THE "O/D LIGHT OFF" BLINKING AND THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE ALOT WHEN I TURN THE A/C ON.*AK

May 18, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

May 13, 2004 Power Train

MADZA 626 95 O/D OFF AND CAR SKAKING ALL THE TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING THE CAR. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM!!!*AK

May 13, 2004 Power Train

MADZA 626 95 O/D OFF AND CAR SKAKING ALL THE TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING THE CAR. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM!!!*AK

Apr 30, 2004 Power Train 91,000 mi

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FOR TRANSMISSION CAME ON REPEATEDLY, SHIFTLOCK WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION WITHOUT FIRST INSERTING IGNITION KEY IN SHIFT LOCK AND PLACING TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL...DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY CAR START LOSING POWER LIKE DOWNSHIFTING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION THEN STOPS NEED NEW...

Apr 30, 2004 Power Train 91,000 mi

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FOR TRANSMISSION CAME ON REPEATEDLY, SHIFTLOCK WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION WITHOUT FIRST INSERTING IGNITION KEY IN SHIFT LOCK AND PLACING TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL...DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY CAR START LOSING POWER LIKE DOWNSHIFTING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION THEN STOPS NEED NEW...

Apr 26, 2004 Power Train

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION FOR MAZDA 626. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Power Train

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION FOR MAZDA 626. *AK

Apr 17, 2004 Power Train

MAZDA 626, BAD TRANSMISSION, 1ST REPLACEMENT 100,000 MILES, NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION, TOO COSTLY. *AK

Apr 17, 2004 Power Train

MAZDA 626, BAD TRANSMISSION, 1ST REPLACEMENT 100,000 MILES, NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION, TOO COSTLY. *AK

Apr 12, 2004 Power Train 165,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1995 MAZDA 626 NEW. AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR ONLY A FEW MONTHS AND LESS THAN 3,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BECAUSE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THEY REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, IT WAS ONLY AFTER THE CAR LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT THEY AGREED TO FI...

Apr 12, 2004 Power Train 165,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1995 MAZDA 626 NEW. AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR ONLY A FEW MONTHS AND LESS THAN 3,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BECAUSE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THEY REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, IT WAS ONLY AFTER THE CAR LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT THEY AGREED TO FI...

Mar 27, 2004 Power Train 76,000 mi

1995 MODEL MAZDA 626'S TRANSMISSION GOES BAD TWO TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Power Train 76,000 mi

1995 MODEL MAZDA 626'S TRANSMISSION GOES BAD TWO TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS.*AK

Mar 10, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

'95 MAZDA 626, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURES. @30,000 MILES, ANTY) @65,000 MILES, (WARRANTY - I PAID FOR LABOR) AND @78,000 MILES.*AK MAZDA/FORD IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONTINUES TO ACCEPT ZERO RESPONSIBILITY.

Mar 10, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

'95 MAZDA 626, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURES. @30,000 MILES, ANTY) @65,000 MILES, (WARRANTY - I PAID FOR LABOR) AND @78,000 MILES.*AK MAZDA/FORD IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONTINUES TO ACCEPT ZERO RESPONSIBILITY.

Mar 3, 2004 Power Train

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626, IT HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT FLASES, OIL LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY, IT SHIFTS ERADICALLY, AND IT'S LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. MY MECHANIC SAYS I CAN KEEP REFILLING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, BUT IT SHOULD ONLY LAST ANOTHER 2000 MILES. OR I COULD PAY ALMOST ...

Mar 3, 2004 Power Train

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626, IT HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT FLASES, OIL LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY, IT SHIFTS ERADICALLY, AND IT'S LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. MY MECHANIC SAYS I CAN KEEP REFILLING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, BUT IT SHOULD ONLY LAST ANOTHER 2000 MILES. OR I COULD PAY ALMOST ...

Feb 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Electrical System 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Steering 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Suspension 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Tires 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Electrical System 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Steering 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Suspension 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 27, 2004 Tires 165,000 mi

1.HORN BUTTON BROKE AND POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING. 2. CAR WILL REV BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WHILE COMING TO A STOP. 3. CAR SOMETIMES HAS NO BASE IDOL AND WILL JUST TURN OFF. 4. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO MACHANIC. MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. LIGHT HAS GONE OFF...

Feb 20, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHING, FIXED THE SAME PROBLEM ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. MECHANIC SAYS HAPPENS TO ALL MAZDA'S WITH THE FORD TRANSMISSION. MAZDA NOT MAKING A RECALL.*AK

Feb 20, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHING, FIXED THE SAME PROBLEM ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. MECHANIC SAYS HAPPENS TO ALL MAZDA'S WITH THE FORD TRANSMISSION. MAZDA NOT MAKING A RECALL.*AK

Jan 9, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED! I BOUGHT THE CAR 3 MONTHS AGO FROM A DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION IS NOW FINISHED. REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE DAY I TOOK IT HOME (I DIDN'T EVEN GET 5 MILES FROM THE SHOP ) THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURED. SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS AT ALL SPEEDS, OD LIGHT COMES ON OUT OF NO WHERE. ...

Jan 9, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED! I BOUGHT THE CAR 3 MONTHS AGO FROM A DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION IS NOW FINISHED. REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE DAY I TOOK IT HOME (I DIDN'T EVEN GET 5 MILES FROM THE SHOP ) THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURED. SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS AT ALL SPEEDS, OD LIGHT COMES ON OUT OF NO WHERE. ...

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. THEN VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. THEN VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 16, 2003 Power Train 115,563 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 2003 Power Train 115,563 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 10, 2003 Power Train 102,985 mi

1995 MAZDA 626. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT ABOUT 103,000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS (45 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR), THE CAR BEGAN TO CHUG WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A START. BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS GOING INTO GEAR WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD. TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. *LA

Dec 10, 2003 Power Train 102,985 mi

1995 MAZDA 626. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT ABOUT 103,000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS (45 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR), THE CAR BEGAN TO CHUG WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A START. BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS GOING INTO GEAR WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD. TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. *LA

Nov 13, 2003 Power Train 68,000 mi

REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT 68,000 MILES. NOW AT 74,000 MILES O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING AND THE CAR JERKS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY. APPEARS TO BE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT IS EXTREMELY COMMON IN THIS MAKE OF 95 MAZDA 626. *LA

Nov 13, 2003 Power Train 68,000 mi

REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT 68,000 MILES. NOW AT 74,000 MILES O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING AND THE CAR JERKS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY. APPEARS TO BE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT IS EXTREMELY COMMON IN THIS MAKE OF 95 MAZDA 626. *LA

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. PASSENGER HAD A TEMPORARY LOSS OF HEARING. CAUSE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS UNKNOWN. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. PASSENGER HAD A TEMPORARY LOSS OF HEARING. CAUSE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS UNKNOWN. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train

I BROUGHT A USED MAZDA 626 5 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIONS PUT INTO IT AND IT IS NOW SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AGAIN. FIRST THE O/D LIGHT WOULD START BLINKING AND I WOULD LOSE GEARS. THEN ALL OF THE GEARS WOULD JUST COMPLETELY GO. MY CAR ALSO SHAKES WHILE IDLING. AND THE BRAKES...

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train

I BROUGHT A USED MAZDA 626 5 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIONS PUT INTO IT AND IT IS NOW SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AGAIN. FIRST THE O/D LIGHT WOULD START BLINKING AND I WOULD LOSE GEARS. THEN ALL OF THE GEARS WOULD JUST COMPLETELY GO. MY CAR ALSO SHAKES WHILE IDLING. AND THE BRAKES...

Oct 16, 2003 Power Train 5,500 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY, IT IS A FORD TRANSMISSION. THE DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AND ARE AWARE THAT IT IS FAULTY, HOWEVER, REFUSED TO REPLACE. WHEN YOU REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION YOU ARE REPLACING IT WITH ANOTHER FAULTY TRANSMISSION LEMON AND SCHEME, HOW COULD THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS?...

Oct 16, 2003 Power Train 5,500 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY, IT IS A FORD TRANSMISSION. THE DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AND ARE AWARE THAT IT IS FAULTY, HOWEVER, REFUSED TO REPLACE. WHEN YOU REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION YOU ARE REPLACING IT WITH ANOTHER FAULTY TRANSMISSION LEMON AND SCHEME, HOW COULD THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS?...

Oct 13, 2003 Power Train

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1995 MAZDA 626 AND THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD IN MY CAR ONCE AGAIN. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR 3 TIMES IN THE PREVIOUS YEARS AND I AM UNABLE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. THIS TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED YEARS AGO. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW AND NOW ...

Oct 13, 2003 Power Train

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1995 MAZDA 626 AND THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD IN MY CAR ONCE AGAIN. I HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR 3 TIMES IN THE PREVIOUS YEARS AND I AM UNABLE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. THIS TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED YEARS AGO. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW AND NOW ...

Oct 10, 2003 Power Train 86 mi

MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS. *LA

Oct 10, 2003 Power Train 86 mi

MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Power Train

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Power Train

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *LA

Oct 7, 2003 Power Train 35,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT LESS THEN 35,000 MILES. AGAIN TRANSMISSION IS BEGINNING TO FAIL AT 160,000 MILES. *JB

Oct 7, 2003 Power Train 100,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT, THEN IT BLEW A SEAL AND NOW IT IS STARTING OVER AGAIN JUST SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. O/D LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY AND IT JERKS WHEN IT SHIFTS.*JB

Oct 7, 2003 Power Train 35,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT LESS THEN 35,000 MILES. AGAIN TRANSMISSION IS BEGINNING TO FAIL AT 160,000 MILES. *JB

Oct 7, 2003 Power Train 100,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT, THEN IT BLEW A SEAL AND NOW IT IS STARTING OVER AGAIN JUST SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. O/D LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY AND IT JERKS WHEN IT SHIFTS.*JB

Sep 21, 2003 Power Train 92,800 mi

WE BOUGHT A 1995 626 MAZDA FROM A LOCAL DEALER AND RIGHT AWAY WE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, I CALLED A MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSIONS IN THESE CARS BURN UP VERY EASY DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM, THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS C...

Sep 21, 2003 Power Train 92,800 mi

WE BOUGHT A 1995 626 MAZDA FROM A LOCAL DEALER AND RIGHT AWAY WE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, I CALLED A MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSIONS IN THESE CARS BURN UP VERY EASY DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM, THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS C...

Sep 9, 2003 Power Train 75,000 mi

I AM WRTING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE MAZDA 626. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL PUT OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION ON THESE CARS. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR WENT BAD AT 75,000 MILES. MAZDA WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS.*AK

Sep 9, 2003 Power Train 75,000 mi

I AM WRTING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE MAZDA 626. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL PUT OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION ON THESE CARS. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR WENT BAD AT 75,000 MILES. MAZDA WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS.*AK

Sep 8, 2003 Power Train 166,900 mi

I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 USED WITH 64000 MILES OCT 1999 THE VERY NEXT DAY THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HIT 120000 AND I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT AGAIN AND IT HAS NOT BEEN BUT 10 MONTHS SINCE THE LAST ONE. I THINK THE TRANSMISS...

Sep 8, 2003 Power Train 166,900 mi

I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 USED WITH 64000 MILES OCT 1999 THE VERY NEXT DAY THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HIT 120000 AND I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT AGAIN AND IT HAS NOT BEEN BUT 10 MONTHS SINCE THE LAST ONE. I THINK THE TRANSMISS...

Aug 30, 2003 Power Train

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX (4 CYL W/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE CAR, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES AND THE CAR SHAKES. IT APPEARS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I AM DRIVING, VERY OFTEN I CANNOT ACCELERATE THE CAR EVEN THOUGH I AM STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR....

Aug 30, 2003 Power Train

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX (4 CYL W/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE CAR, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES AND THE CAR SHAKES. IT APPEARS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I AM DRIVING, VERY OFTEN I CANNOT ACCELERATE THE CAR EVEN THOUGH I AM STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR....

Aug 25, 2003 Power Train 116,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SYNONYMOUS WITH ALL VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR. *AK

Aug 25, 2003 Power Train 116,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SYNONYMOUS WITH ALL VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Power Train 72,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION ON A 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH 70,000 MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED NEW. FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY DEALER WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES. *NLM

Aug 11, 2003 Equipment 72,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION ON A 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH 70,000 MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED NEW. FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY DEALER WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES. *NLM

Aug 11, 2003 Power Train 72,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION ON A 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH 70,000 MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED NEW. FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY DEALER WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES. *NLM

Aug 11, 2003 Equipment 72,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION ON A 1995 MAZDA 626 WITH 70,000 MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED NEW. FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY DEALER WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES. *NLM

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

95 MAZDA 626 O/D LIGHT BLINKS OFF AND ON CAR OVERHEATS.FIRST TOOK MY CAR THERE TO HAVE NEW SENSOR PUT IN, IT WORKED FINE FOR A WHILE. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK AND THEY KEEP GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND ABOUT WHATIS WRONG.I HAVE READ REPORTS THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH...

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

95 MAZDA 626 O/D LIGHT BLINKS OFF AND ON CAR OVERHEATS.FIRST TOOK MY CAR THERE TO HAVE NEW SENSOR PUT IN, IT WORKED FINE FOR A WHILE. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK AND THEY KEEP GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND ABOUT WHATIS WRONG.I HAVE READ REPORTS THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH...

Aug 4, 2003 Power Train 85,500 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. IT SHIFTS ERRATICALLY FOR NO REASON AT 60 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS FAILING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2,800 FOR A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Power Train 85,500 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. IT SHIFTS ERRATICALLY FOR NO REASON AT 60 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS FAILING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2,800 FOR A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Air Bags 110,635 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE VEHICLE HIT A CURVE AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THEY DESTROYED THE STEERING WHEEL, PASSENGER DASHBOARD, PASSENGER SUN VISOR, AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THE AIR BAG SEN...

Aug 1, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISION FALURE 1995 MAZDA 626. *AK

Aug 1, 2003 Air Bags 110,635 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE VEHICLE HIT A CURVE AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THEY DESTROYED THE STEERING WHEEL, PASSENGER DASHBOARD, PASSENGER SUN VISOR, AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THE AIR BAG SEN...

Aug 1, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISION FALURE 1995 MAZDA 626. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON LOCAL MECHANIC SUSPECTED OXYGEN SENSOR NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL COMPONENTS. LOCAL MECHANIC CHARGE 800$ TO CHANGE O2 SENSOR DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER AND CHANGED ANOTHER COMPONENT TO FIX IT. HAPPENED BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURER DEFECT SINCE T...

Jul 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON LOCAL MECHANIC SUSPECTED OXYGEN SENSOR NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL COMPONENTS. LOCAL MECHANIC CHARGE 800$ TO CHANGE O2 SENSOR DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER AND CHANGED ANOTHER COMPONENT TO FIX IT. HAPPENED BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURER DEFECT SINCE T...

Jul 17, 2003 Power Train 94,700 mi

O/D LIGHT START FLASHING AT ABOUT 93,000MILES AND CAR IS JERKING WHILE ACCELERATING FROM LOW SPEED. DEALER SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REPLACED. RESEARCH ON THE WEB SHOWS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS AND DEFINITELY SHOULD BE RECALLED!*AK

Jul 17, 2003 Power Train 94,700 mi

O/D LIGHT START FLASHING AT ABOUT 93,000MILES AND CAR IS JERKING WHILE ACCELERATING FROM LOW SPEED. DEALER SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REPLACED. RESEARCH ON THE WEB SHOWS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS AND DEFINITELY SHOULD BE RECALLED!*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Power Train 208,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1995 MAZDA 626 IN 1999 WITH 86,000 BY 2000 I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. ON JULY 5,2003 MY TRANMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Power Train 100,300 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID, "THE 1993-1998 TRANSMISSIONS ARE ALL BAD DUE TO THE LACK OF A TRANSMISSION COOLER AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY MAZDA HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL YET." THIS WAS VERY UPSETTING, SO I AM REGISTE...

Jul 14, 2003 Power Train 208,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 1995 MAZDA 626 IN 1999 WITH 86,000 BY 2000 I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. ON JULY 5,2003 MY TRANMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Power Train 100,300 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID, "THE 1993-1998 TRANSMISSIONS ARE ALL BAD DUE TO THE LACK OF A TRANSMISSION COOLER AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY MAZDA HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL YET." THIS WAS VERY UPSETTING, SO I AM REGISTE...

Jun 26, 2003 Power Train 95,569 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SWITCHED TO A LOWER GEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *QP THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN CHANGED TWICE BEFORE BY THE PREVIOUS OWNERS PER MECHANIC. *SCC *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Power Train 95,569 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SWITCHED TO A LOWER GEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *QP THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN CHANGED TWICE BEFORE BY THE PREVIOUS OWNERS PER MECHANIC. *SCC *JB

Jun 18, 2003 Power Train

OD OFF LIGHT FLASHES; MECHANIC CHECKED AND REPLACED O2 SENSOR. PROBLEM STILL HAPPENS. RESEARCH ON THIS WEBSITE INDICATES I AM LOOKING AT A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT SOON. I THINK THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM WARRANTS A RECALL. *NLM

Jun 18, 2003 Power Train

OD OFF LIGHT FLASHES; MECHANIC CHECKED AND REPLACED O2 SENSOR. PROBLEM STILL HAPPENS. RESEARCH ON THIS WEBSITE INDICATES I AM LOOKING AT A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT SOON. I THINK THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM WARRANTS A RECALL. *NLM

Jun 16, 2003 Power Train

I OWN A 95 MAZDA 626 LX - THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS. I'M ABOUT TO GET MY TRANSMISSION FIXED FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. IT HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT. THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES WHEN I DRIVE AT LEAST 40 STRAIGHT MILES WITHOUT STOPPING. THIS IS MY 2ND MAZDA. I HAD A 323 PRIOR...

Jun 16, 2003 Power Train

I OWN A 95 MAZDA 626 LX - THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS. I'M ABOUT TO GET MY TRANSMISSION FIXED FOR THE 2ND TIME SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. IT HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT. THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES WHEN I DRIVE AT LEAST 40 STRAIGHT MILES WITHOUT STOPPING. THIS IS MY 2ND MAZDA. I HAD A 323 PRIOR...

Jun 8, 2003 Power Train 109,339 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION AT 5,000 MILES WHICH THE DEALER REPLACED. THE CAR NOW HAS 109,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. TRANSMISSION HAD HARSH ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Jun 8, 2003 Power Train 109,339 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION AT 5,000 MILES WHICH THE DEALER REPLACED. THE CAR NOW HAS 109,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. TRANSMISSION HAD HARSH ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Jun 7, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION BROKE AFTER JUST 50000 MILES: WE WERE DRIVING FROM NY TO PITTSBURGH ON OUR WAY HOME AND THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. AFTER PULLING THE CAR TO THE NEXT EXIT BURNING SMELL STARTED COMING IN SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO PEP BOYS WHO CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT IT STILL DIDN'T ...

Jun 7, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION BROKE AFTER JUST 50000 MILES: WE WERE DRIVING FROM NY TO PITTSBURGH ON OUR WAY HOME AND THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. AFTER PULLING THE CAR TO THE NEXT EXIT BURNING SMELL STARTED COMING IN SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO PEP BOYS WHO CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT IT STILL DIDN'T ...

Jun 5, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 5, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Power Train 78,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1995 MAZDA 626 FAILED AT 78,000 MILES AND IT COST ME $2400 TO REPLACE. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Power Train 78,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1995 MAZDA 626 FAILED AT 78,000 MILES AND IT COST ME $2400 TO REPLACE. *AK

May 31, 2003 Power Train 158,023 mi

LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX FROM A FRIEND. MY FRIEND HAD INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION, ETC.. SO I DECIDED TO PURCHASE THE CAR SINCE IT DID NOT SEEM THAT MUCH ELSE COULD GO WRONG WITH IT BESIDES MAINTENANCE. SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, THE O/D OFF LI...

May 31, 2003 Power Train 127,440 mi

GEAR DOWNSHIFTED FROM 60 MPH TO 5 MPH WHILE DRIVING. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING WITH HUGE VIBRATION. A SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 2002 FEB. *TT

May 31, 2003 Power Train 158,023 mi

LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX FROM A FRIEND. MY FRIEND HAD INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION, ETC.. SO I DECIDED TO PURCHASE THE CAR SINCE IT DID NOT SEEM THAT MUCH ELSE COULD GO WRONG WITH IT BESIDES MAINTENANCE. SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, THE O/D OFF LI...

May 31, 2003 Power Train 127,440 mi

GEAR DOWNSHIFTED FROM 60 MPH TO 5 MPH WHILE DRIVING. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING WITH HUGE VIBRATION. A SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 2002 FEB. *TT

May 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. *TT

May 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. *TT

May 22, 2003 Power Train 89,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ON 1995 MAZDA 626 ACTING VERY STRANGE. OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND CAR SHIFTED VERY RAPIDLY AND HARD JARRING THE WHOLE CAR. I REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWICE HAVING THE SAME RESULT AFTER SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. *NLM

May 22, 2003 Power Train 89,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ON 1995 MAZDA 626 ACTING VERY STRANGE. OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND CAR SHIFTED VERY RAPIDLY AND HARD JARRING THE WHOLE CAR. I REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWICE HAVING THE SAME RESULT AFTER SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. *NLM

May 13, 2003 Power Train 77,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 LX AROUND 35 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR I KNEW I WAS IN TROUBLE, AFTER TWO HOURS OF DRIVING MY BROTHER AND I WERE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH A SMOKING CAR. WE ENDED UP HAVING TO PUT IN TWO CONTAINERS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERY 30 MINUTES. THE CARS BEHIND US HAD TRANSMISSION FLU...

May 13, 2003 Power Train 77,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 LX AROUND 35 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR I KNEW I WAS IN TROUBLE, AFTER TWO HOURS OF DRIVING MY BROTHER AND I WERE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH A SMOKING CAR. WE ENDED UP HAVING TO PUT IN TWO CONTAINERS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERY 30 MINUTES. THE CARS BEHIND US HAD TRANSMISSION FLU...

May 9, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

I OWNED A 1995 MAZDA 626 THAT HAD REPEATED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. STARTED AT 70,000 MILES. MAZDA HAS BEEN INFORMED BUT HAS DONE NOTHING. *JB

May 9, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

I OWNED A 1995 MAZDA 626 THAT HAD REPEATED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. STARTED AT 70,000 MILES. MAZDA HAS BEEN INFORMED BUT HAS DONE NOTHING. *JB

Apr 27, 2003 Power Train 62,700 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626. I RECENTLY BOUGHT IT USED OFF OF ONE PRIVATE OWNER AT AROUND 57K MILES. AT AROUND 62,700K MILES THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND APPARENT PROBLEMS COULD BE SEEN IN THE SHIFTING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MAZDA AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I THEN WENT T...

Apr 27, 2003 Equipment 62,700 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626. I RECENTLY BOUGHT IT USED OFF OF ONE PRIVATE OWNER AT AROUND 57K MILES. AT AROUND 62,700K MILES THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND APPARENT PROBLEMS COULD BE SEEN IN THE SHIFTING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MAZDA AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I THEN WENT T...

Apr 27, 2003 Power Train 62,700 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626. I RECENTLY BOUGHT IT USED OFF OF ONE PRIVATE OWNER AT AROUND 57K MILES. AT AROUND 62,700K MILES THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND APPARENT PROBLEMS COULD BE SEEN IN THE SHIFTING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MAZDA AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I THEN WENT T...

Apr 27, 2003 Equipment 62,700 mi

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626. I RECENTLY BOUGHT IT USED OFF OF ONE PRIVATE OWNER AT AROUND 57K MILES. AT AROUND 62,700K MILES THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND APPARENT PROBLEMS COULD BE SEEN IN THE SHIFTING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MAZDA AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I THEN WENT T...

Mar 24, 2003 Power Train 126,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1995 MAZDA 626 WENT OUT. *JB

Mar 24, 2003 Power Train 126,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1995 MAZDA 626 WENT OUT. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Power Train 78,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 LX 2.0 LITER - PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE RE-BUILT AT A COST OF $2300. MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Power Train 78,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 LX 2.0 LITER - PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE RE-BUILT AT A COST OF $2300. MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 16, 2003 Power Train 149,493 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE 1995 MAZDA 626. *NLM

Mar 16, 2003 Power Train 149,493 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE 1995 MAZDA 626. *NLM

Mar 8, 2003 Power Train 97,000 mi

OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AT AROUND 70K MILES, THEN STOPPED. THEN STARTED AND STOPPED FOR THE NEXT 20K MILES AFTER WHICH MY TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING OIL AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE OVERDRIVE IS BURNT. I LOOKED ON THE WEB AND FOUND OUT THAT THE MAZDA 626 '95 TRANSMISSION IS POORLY DESIGNED BE...

Mar 8, 2003 Power Train 97,000 mi

OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AT AROUND 70K MILES, THEN STOPPED. THEN STARTED AND STOPPED FOR THE NEXT 20K MILES AFTER WHICH MY TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING OIL AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE OVERDRIVE IS BURNT. I LOOKED ON THE WEB AND FOUND OUT THAT THE MAZDA 626 '95 TRANSMISSION IS POORLY DESIGNED BE...

Mar 6, 2003 Power Train 49,025 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.*DT *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Power Train 49,025 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.*DT *JB

Feb 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED AN AUTOMOBILE, MAZDA 626, FROM SHEROLD SALMON AUTO SUPER STORE, IN ROME, GEORGIA. THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE. I SPOKE WITH THEIR MANAGER, MR. MAC JONES ABOUT THE CAR AND HE WAS VERY UNCOOPERATIVE AND RUDE. I WAS LEAD TO BELIEVE THAT IT WAS A GOOD CAR. MR. BILLY QUARRELS, THE SALESMAN WHO...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 144,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR/MAKE OF VEHICLE.

Feb 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED AN AUTOMOBILE, MAZDA 626, FROM SHEROLD SALMON AUTO SUPER STORE, IN ROME, GEORGIA. THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE. I SPOKE WITH THEIR MANAGER, MR. MAC JONES ABOUT THE CAR AND HE WAS VERY UNCOOPERATIVE AND RUDE. I WAS LEAD TO BELIEVE THAT IT WAS A GOOD CAR. MR. BILLY QUARRELS, THE SALESMAN WHO...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 144,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR/MAKE OF VEHICLE.

Feb 18, 2003 Unknown Or Other 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 95 MAZDA 626 W/109K MILES ON IT. I AM RELIGIOUS ABOUT THE MAINTENANCE, OIL CHANGES EVER 3K, FUEL FILTER, WHATEVER MY CAR NEEDS- IT GETS. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I NOTICED SOMETHING INTERMITTENT HAPPENING W/MY CAR. I'M NOT A MECHANICAL TYPE, BUT I KNOW THAT IF I CAN'T REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM ...

Feb 18, 2003 Power Train 120,998 mi

THE PLANETARY GEAR HAS SHREDDED AND CAUSED COPPER SHAVINGS TO GO INTO THE CASING AND STRIP THE TRANSMISSION GEARS. TOTALLY UNDRIVABLE.

Feb 18, 2003 Unknown Or Other 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 95 MAZDA 626 W/109K MILES ON IT. I AM RELIGIOUS ABOUT THE MAINTENANCE, OIL CHANGES EVER 3K, FUEL FILTER, WHATEVER MY CAR NEEDS- IT GETS. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I NOTICED SOMETHING INTERMITTENT HAPPENING W/MY CAR. I'M NOT A MECHANICAL TYPE, BUT I KNOW THAT IF I CAN'T REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM ...

Feb 18, 2003 Power Train 120,998 mi

THE PLANETARY GEAR HAS SHREDDED AND CAUSED COPPER SHAVINGS TO GO INTO THE CASING AND STRIP THE TRANSMISSION GEARS. TOTALLY UNDRIVABLE.

Feb 17, 2003 Power Train

THE O/D ON LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING. THE CAR CHANGES OUT VERY HARD. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.

Feb 17, 2003 Power Train

THE O/D ON LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING. THE CAR CHANGES OUT VERY HARD. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 50,520 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JERK AND THE CARS RPM'S WOULD SHOOT UP WITHOUT THE CAR ACCELERATING. I HAD TO SLOW THE CAR TO 20 MPH TO BE ABLE TO SAFELY GET IT OFF THE INTERSTATE BUT THE CAR STILL JERKED VIOLENTLY.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 160,000 mi

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 1995 MAZDA 626, HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, VALVES KNOCKING, WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT, FAN BELT BREAKAGE. THE LAST PROBLEM WAS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING AND SEEMS NOT TO WANT TO SHIFT.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 50,520 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JERK AND THE CARS RPM'S WOULD SHOOT UP WITHOUT THE CAR ACCELERATING. I HAD TO SLOW THE CAR TO 20 MPH TO BE ABLE TO SAFELY GET IT OFF THE INTERSTATE BUT THE CAR STILL JERKED VIOLENTLY.

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train 160,000 mi

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 1995 MAZDA 626, HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, VALVES KNOCKING, WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT, FAN BELT BREAKAGE. THE LAST PROBLEM WAS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING AND SEEMS NOT TO WANT TO SHIFT.

Feb 8, 2003 Power Train 83,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 83000 MILES ON 95 MAXDA 626. INTERNAL PROBLEMS.

Feb 8, 2003 Power Train 83,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 83000 MILES ON 95 MAXDA 626. INTERNAL PROBLEMS.

Feb 5, 2003 Power Train 89,000 mi

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TRANSIMISSION GIVES A JERK WHEN SHIFTING IN LOW GEAR. DEALER SAYS THE VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Feb 5, 2003 Power Train 89,000 mi

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TRANSIMISSION GIVES A JERK WHEN SHIFTING IN LOW GEAR. DEALER SAYS THE VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Feb 2, 2003 Power Train 113,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT ON MY DAUGHTER TWO HUNDRED MILES FROM HOME. WIFE IS DISABLED AND OUR MEDICAL BILLS ARE HIGH. WHAT DO I DO. THE CAR WAS A MAZDA 626 1995. WE ALREADY HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONCE AND NOW IT NEEDS ANOTHER ONE. *JB

Feb 2, 2003 Power Train 113,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT ON MY DAUGHTER TWO HUNDRED MILES FROM HOME. WIFE IS DISABLED AND OUR MEDICAL BILLS ARE HIGH. WHAT DO I DO. THE CAR WAS A MAZDA 626 1995. WE ALREADY HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONCE AND NOW IT NEEDS ANOTHER ONE. *JB

Jan 29, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH HER TRANSMISSION. A MECHANIC TOLD THAT HER TRANSMISSION IS GOING, AND THAT SHE NEEDS A NEW ONE. PH

Jan 29, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH HER TRANSMISSION. A MECHANIC TOLD THAT HER TRANSMISSION IS GOING, AND THAT SHE NEEDS A NEW ONE. PH

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO BREAK. IT HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT, I KNOW ITS A LOT BUT STILL THE TRANSMISSIONS IN MY OTHER CARS LASTED TO ALMOST 200,000 MILES. MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DESIGN DEFECT AND I SHOULD NOT. I HEARD OF OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE EXACT...

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train

I OWN A 1995 MAZDA 626 AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO BREAK. IT HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT, I KNOW ITS A LOT BUT STILL THE TRANSMISSIONS IN MY OTHER CARS LASTED TO ALMOST 200,000 MILES. MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DESIGN DEFECT AND I SHOULD NOT. I HEARD OF OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE EXACT...

Jan 10, 2003 Power Train 102,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 WITH APPROXIMATELY 102,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE JUST AFTER EXITING FROM THE HIGHWAY, REQUIRING A COMPLETE NEW TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION MECHANIC VOICED THAT MAZDA USED FORD TRANSMISSIONS IN THIS MODEL YEAR AND THAT THESE HAVE BEEN PRONE TO EARLY FAILURE.

Jan 10, 2003 Power Train 102,000 mi

1995 MAZDA 626 WITH APPROXIMATELY 102,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE JUST AFTER EXITING FROM THE HIGHWAY, REQUIRING A COMPLETE NEW TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION MECHANIC VOICED THAT MAZDA USED FORD TRANSMISSIONS IN THIS MODEL YEAR AND THAT THESE HAVE BEEN PRONE TO EARLY FAILURE.

Dec 17, 2002 Power Train 95,000 mi

TRAMISSION PROBLEM WITH MADZA 626

Dec 17, 2002 Power Train 95,000 mi

TRAMISSION PROBLEM WITH MADZA 626

Dec 11, 2002 Power Train

THIS TRANSMISSION IS FIX THREE TIMES AND IT ALWAYS FAIL. DT

Dec 11, 2002 Power Train

THIS TRANSMISSION IS FIX THREE TIMES AND IT ALWAYS FAIL. DT

Dec 6, 2002 Power Train

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. DT

Dec 6, 2002 Power Train

O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRANSMISSION ACTS UP SO BAD THAT I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRANSMISSION ACTS UP SO BAD THAT I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. DT

Nov 26, 2002 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. O/D LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. CAR REVVED BUT DID NOT MOVE. DT

Nov 26, 2002 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. O/D LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. CAR REVVED BUT DID NOT MOVE. DT

Nov 15, 2002 Structure Crash

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE BEEN HIT AND CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON 4 DIFFERENT COLLISIONS AND EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT AT NO MORE THEN 15 MPH IT HAS CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THIS PRESENT TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE...

Nov 15, 2002 Structure Crash

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE BEEN HIT AND CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON 4 DIFFERENT COLLISIONS AND EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT AT NO MORE THEN 15 MPH IT HAS CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THIS PRESENT TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE...

Nov 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH,VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISON. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Power Train

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. JUST SEARCH MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FROM ANY SEARCH ENGINE. YOU WILL FIND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS. MAZDA NEEDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING. THEY SOLD A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. THEY KNOW IT. AND, THEY WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS. DT

Nov 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH,VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISON. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR

Nov 1, 2002 Power Train

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. JUST SEARCH MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FROM ANY SEARCH ENGINE. YOU WILL FIND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS. MAZDA NEEDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING. THEY SOLD A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. THEY KNOW IT. AND, THEY WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS. DT

Oct 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON , VEHICLE WAS SHIFITING HARD, AND WHEN IT GOES INTO FOURTH GEAR THEIR WILL BE A GRIDING NOISE. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BLOWN. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACE. PROBLEM REACCURED. TS

Oct 28, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON , VEHICLE WAS SHIFITING HARD, AND WHEN IT GOES INTO FOURTH GEAR THEIR WILL BE A GRIDING NOISE. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BLOWN. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACE. PROBLEM REACCURED. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Power Train

ENGINE LIGHT ON MASS AIR FLOW METER AND AIR CONTROL VALVES. DT

Oct 25, 2002 Power Train

ENGINE LIGHT ON MASS AIR FLOW METER AND AIR CONTROL VALVES. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 22, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE PARTS FAILURES WITHIN A 30 DAY PERIOD MOST PROBLEMS PREMATURE FOR CAR AT THAT MILEAGE.

Oct 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE PARTS FAILURES WITHIN A 30 DAY PERIOD MOST PROBLEMS PREMATURE FOR CAR AT THAT MILEAGE.

Oct 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE PARTS FAILURES WITHIN A 30 DAY PERIOD MOST PROBLEMS PREMATURE FOR CAR AT THAT MILEAGE.

Oct 22, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE PARTS FAILURES WITHIN A 30 DAY PERIOD MOST PROBLEMS PREMATURE FOR CAR AT THAT MILEAGE.

Oct 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE PARTS FAILURES WITHIN A 30 DAY PERIOD MOST PROBLEMS PREMATURE FOR CAR AT THAT MILEAGE.

Oct 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE PARTS FAILURES WITHIN A 30 DAY PERIOD MOST PROBLEMS PREMATURE FOR CAR AT THAT MILEAGE.

Oct 9, 2002 Tires

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OF LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE THROWN TREAD DAMAGED THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL OF THE CAR AND BROKE OFF THE LEFT REAR-VIEW MIRROR. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Tires

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OF LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE THROWN TREAD DAMAGED THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL OF THE CAR AND BROKE OFF THE LEFT REAR-VIEW MIRROR. MR

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. *MR

Oct 7, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REBUILT 3 TIMES DUE TO OVERHEATING AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM AT TRANSMISSION REBUILD SHOPS FOR THE CD4E TRANSMISSION BUILT BY FORD. MR

Oct 7, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REBUILT 3 TIMES DUE TO OVERHEATING AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM AT TRANSMISSION REBUILD SHOPS FOR THE CD4E TRANSMISSION BUILT BY FORD. MR

Sep 28, 2002 Power Train

THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON AND REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HOLD MAZDA ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS PROBLEM AND GIVE CONSUMERS A FIGHTING CHANCE? THANKS, MILTON ARIAS MR

Sep 28, 2002 Power Train

THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON AND REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HOLD MAZDA ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS PROBLEM AND GIVE CONSUMERS A FIGHTING CHANCE? THANKS, MILTON ARIAS MR

Sep 27, 2002 Power Train

I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 IN NOVEMBER OF 1998. THE MONTH AFTER A PURCHASED IT I STARTED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. NOW AGAIN I AM STARTING TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION. I ...

Sep 27, 2002 Power Train

I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 IN NOVEMBER OF 1998. THE MONTH AFTER A PURCHASED IT I STARTED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. NOW AGAIN I AM STARTING TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION. I ...

Sep 27, 2002 Power Train

I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 IN NOVEMBER OF 1998. THE MONTH AFTER A PURCHASED IT I STARTED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. NOW AGAIN I AM STARTING TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION. I ...

Sep 27, 2002 Power Train

I PURCHASED A 1995 MAZDA 626 IN NOVEMBER OF 1998. THE MONTH AFTER A PURCHASED IT I STARTED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. NOW AGAIN I AM STARTING TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION. I ...

Sep 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMERS WHEELS LOCKED-UP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAR-END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS SMASHED REQUIRING A NEW FRONT END CLIP, ALSO THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT

Sep 20, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMERS WHEELS LOCKED-UP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAR-END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS SMASHED REQUIRING A NEW FRONT END CLIP, ALSO THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT

Sep 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMERS WHEELS LOCKED-UP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAR-END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS SMASHED REQUIRING A NEW FRONT END CLIP, ALSO THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT

Sep 20, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMERS WHEELS LOCKED-UP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAR-END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS SMASHED REQUIRING A NEW FRONT END CLIP, ALSO THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT

Sep 16, 2002 Power Train

FOR THE LAST FIVES YEARS, THE O/D LIGHT HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY FLASHING. SOMETIMES THE O/D LIGHT WOULD GO OFF AFTER A FEW DAYS TO A WEEK, AND AT OTHER TIMES WHEN WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MAZDA DEALER. WHENEVER THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO JERK HARD WHEN IN REVERSE, ON STARTUP...

Sep 16, 2002 Power Train

FOR THE LAST FIVES YEARS, THE O/D LIGHT HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY FLASHING. SOMETIMES THE O/D LIGHT WOULD GO OFF AFTER A FEW DAYS TO A WEEK, AND AT OTHER TIMES WHEN WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MAZDA DEALER. WHENEVER THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO JERK HARD WHEN IN REVERSE, ON STARTUP...

Sep 15, 2002 Power Train

OD LOGHT (OVER/DRIVE OFF) LIGHT FLASHES , AND CAR SHIFTS VERY ROUGH. PREVIOUS COMPLAINT ON BULLETIN BOARDS INDICATE TRANSMISION FAILURE, ESTIMATED REPAIRS 2K TO 3K DOLLARS. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Power Train

OD LOGHT (OVER/DRIVE OFF) LIGHT FLASHES , AND CAR SHIFTS VERY ROUGH. PREVIOUS COMPLAINT ON BULLETIN BOARDS INDICATE TRANSMISION FAILURE, ESTIMATED REPAIRS 2K TO 3K DOLLARS. NLM

Sep 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE OVER DRIVE LIGHT BLINKING, LURCHING WHEN SHIFTING. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OVER DRIVE LIGHT BLINKING, LURCHING WHEN SHIFTING. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE OVER DRIVE LIGHT BLINKING, LURCHING WHEN SHIFTING. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OVER DRIVE LIGHT BLINKING, LURCHING WHEN SHIFTING. *AK

Aug 31, 2002 Air Bags

PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL 98V249, THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH, AND THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE MODULE, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN TOLD THAT THE MONITOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THEN WAS TOLD BY SOMEONE ELSE THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS ...

Aug 31, 2002 Air Bags

PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL 98V249, THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH, AND THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE MODULE, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN TOLD THAT THE MONITOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THEN WAS TOLD BY SOMEONE ELSE THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS ...

Aug 18, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS A POOR PRODUCT. AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE I HAVE RETURNED 6 PREVIOUS TIMES TO GET IT REPAIRED AGAIN. FORD/MAZDA SHOULD STAND BY THEIR POOR WORKMANSHIP AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT.*AK

Aug 18, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS A POOR PRODUCT. AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE I HAVE RETURNED 6 PREVIOUS TIMES TO GET IT REPAIRED AGAIN. FORD/MAZDA SHOULD STAND BY THEIR POOR WORKMANSHIP AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 75MPH HEARD NOISE AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. AS A RESULT BUSHING IN TRANSAXLE THAT WENT INTO TRANSMISSION WORE OUT AND CAME LOOSE.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 75MPH HEARD NOISE AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. AS A RESULT BUSHING IN TRANSAXLE THAT WENT INTO TRANSMISSION WORE OUT AND CAME LOOSE.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 75MPH HEARD NOISE AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. AS A RESULT BUSHING IN TRANSAXLE THAT WENT INTO TRANSMISSION WORE OUT AND CAME LOOSE.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 75MPH HEARD NOISE AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. AS A RESULT BUSHING IN TRANSAXLE THAT WENT INTO TRANSMISSION WORE OUT AND CAME LOOSE.*AK

Jul 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT. FORCING CONSUMER TO HIT A BUILDING . THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT. FORCING CONSUMER TO HIT A BUILDING . THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

Jun 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS LOT FOR NINE MONTHS. NEVER BEEN OUT. *AK

Jun 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS LOT FOR NINE MONTHS. NEVER BEEN OUT. *AK

Jun 23, 2002 Power Train

PLEASE INCLUDE THE 1995 YEAR 626 IN CAMPAIGN NUMBER 99I005000.*AK

Jun 23, 2002 Power Train

PLEASE INCLUDE THE 1995 YEAR 626 IN CAMPAIGN NUMBER 99I005000.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON REPEATEDLY WHEN ACCELERATING AT ANY SPEED. CAR DOES NOT CHANGE ITS FEEL. MECHANIC HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING PROBLEM. MAY BE OXYGEN SENSOR BUT NOT SURE. AFTER CHECKING ON THIS SITE HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. HAS THERE BEEN ANY CONCLUSION HOW ...

Jun 12, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON REPEATEDLY WHEN ACCELERATING AT ANY SPEED. CAR DOES NOT CHANGE ITS FEEL. MECHANIC HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING PROBLEM. MAY BE OXYGEN SENSOR BUT NOT SURE. AFTER CHECKING ON THIS SITE HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. HAS THERE BEEN ANY CONCLUSION HOW ...

Jun 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 11, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED OR SLOWING TO STOP. VEHICLE HESISTATES AS A WARNING BEFORE STALLING. OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. TWICE, VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A NEGATIVE RESPONSE. DEALER WAS AWARE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IS PROGRESSING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE ...

Jun 4, 2002 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED OR SLOWING TO STOP. VEHICLE HESISTATES AS A WARNING BEFORE STALLING. OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. TWICE, VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A NEGATIVE RESPONSE. DEALER WAS AWARE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IS PROGRESSING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE ...

Jun 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED OR SLOWING TO STOP. VEHICLE HESISTATES AS A WARNING BEFORE STALLING. OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. TWICE, VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A NEGATIVE RESPONSE. DEALER WAS AWARE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IS PROGRESSING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE ...

Jun 4, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED OR SLOWING TO STOP. VEHICLE HESISTATES AS A WARNING BEFORE STALLING. OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. TWICE, VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A NEGATIVE RESPONSE. DEALER WAS AWARE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IS PROGRESSING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE ...

Jun 4, 2002 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED OR SLOWING TO STOP. VEHICLE HESISTATES AS A WARNING BEFORE STALLING. OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. TWICE, VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A NEGATIVE RESPONSE. DEALER WAS AWARE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IS PROGRESSING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE ...

Jun 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED OR SLOWING TO STOP. VEHICLE HESISTATES AS A WARNING BEFORE STALLING. OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. TWICE, VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A NEGATIVE RESPONSE. DEALER WAS AWARE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IS PROGRESSING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE ...

May 15, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 15, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 14, 2002 Power Train

WHEN WILL THE COMPANY BE MADE TO RECALL THIS LEMON?! I AM SELLING AND WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER MAZDA. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 14, 2002 Power Train

WHEN WILL THE COMPANY BE MADE TO RECALL THIS LEMON?! I AM SELLING AND WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER MAZDA. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 9, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 9, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 6, 2002 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHEN THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT HOUR AND HALF AT HIGH SPEED. *AK

May 6, 2002 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHEN THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT HOUR AND HALF AT HIGH SPEED. *AK

Apr 24, 2002 Power Train 75,000 mi

DOING RESEARCH ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE I FOUND AN ENORMOUS NUMBER OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES. AND THE CAR MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPAIR AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS OF THIS PROBLEM. ****DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ART...

Apr 24, 2002 Power Train 75,000 mi

DOING RESEARCH ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE I FOUND AN ENORMOUS NUMBER OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES. AND THE CAR MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPAIR AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS OF THIS PROBLEM. ****DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ART...

Apr 19, 2002 Power Train

THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1995 MAZDA 626. MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND AT THE SAME TIME MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. GRADUALLY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REBUILT.*AK

Apr 19, 2002 Power Train

THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1995 MAZDA 626. MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND AT THE SAME TIME MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. GRADUALLY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REBUILT.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ELECTRONIC LIGHT COMES ON AND PUT IT UNDER THE LIGHT AT THE MAZDA DEALER, IT READS THE AIR FLOW METER IS BAD. KNOW 4 OTHER INCIDENTS OF MAZDA'S OWNERS WHO HAVE REPORTED AIRFLOW PROBLEMS WITH THEIR MAZDAS. IT REDUCES SPEED OF THE CAR WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. IT HAPPE...

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ELECTRONIC LIGHT COMES ON AND PUT IT UNDER THE LIGHT AT THE MAZDA DEALER, IT READS THE AIR FLOW METER IS BAD. KNOW 4 OTHER INCIDENTS OF MAZDA'S OWNERS WHO HAVE REPORTED AIRFLOW PROBLEMS WITH THEIR MAZDAS. IT REDUCES SPEED OF THE CAR WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. IT HAPPE...

Mar 21, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT.*AK

Mar 21, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH HIT A POTHOLE AND DRIVERS/ PASSENGERS AIRBAGS IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS ARE TOO SENSITIVE, SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH HIT A POTHOLE AND DRIVERS/ PASSENGERS AIRBAGS IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS ARE TOO SENSITIVE, SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 18, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN SHIFTS. IT DOESN'T CHANGE TO THE NEXT GEAR. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN SHIFTS. IT DOESN'T CHANGE TO THE NEXT GEAR. *AK

Mar 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DAUGTHER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT, AND SHE COULD NOT STOP ON TIME, STRICKING OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DAUGTHER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT, AND SHE COULD NOT STOP ON TIME, STRICKING OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 2, 2002 Power Train

I HEARD THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SOMEONE WITH THIS TYPE OF CAR . IT IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED . NO DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 2, 2002 Power Train

I HEARD THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SOMEONE WITH THIS TYPE OF CAR . IT IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED . NO DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Feb 27, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 27, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 21, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND GEARS LURCHS WHEN CHANGING DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND GEARS LURCHS WHEN CHANGING DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 21, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND GEARS LURCHS WHEN CHANGING DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND GEARS LURCHS WHEN CHANGING DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Power Train

MY O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AT 60K MILES. I TOOK IT TO A MAZDA DEALER AND THEY COULD FIND NO CODES. IT BEGAN TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN, USUALLY AFTER DRIVING 2 HRS AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH. FREQUENT CHECKS FOR CODES, CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID GAVE US HOPE , BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED EACH TIME. THE ...

Feb 8, 2002 Power Train

MY O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AT 60K MILES. I TOOK IT TO A MAZDA DEALER AND THEY COULD FIND NO CODES. IT BEGAN TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN, USUALLY AFTER DRIVING 2 HRS AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH. FREQUENT CHECKS FOR CODES, CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID GAVE US HOPE , BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED EACH TIME. THE ...

Feb 2, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVNG OR ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE SEEMS TO HANG IN 'GEAR'. I HAVE TO LET GO OF THE GAS AND RE-APPLY THE GAS AND IT KICKS INTO THE NEXT GEAR, BUT EVEN THEN, IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING VERY SLOWLY. I DID NOT KNOW WHERE ELSE TO SEND A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS. I DO LIVE IN CANADA, SO YOU CAN...

Feb 2, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVNG OR ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE SEEMS TO HANG IN 'GEAR'. I HAVE TO LET GO OF THE GAS AND RE-APPLY THE GAS AND IT KICKS INTO THE NEXT GEAR, BUT EVEN THEN, IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING VERY SLOWLY. I DID NOT KNOW WHERE ELSE TO SEND A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS. I DO LIVE IN CANADA, SO YOU CAN...

Jan 26, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE READ SO MANY SAD STORYS ON THE WEB ABOUT THE POOR FORD CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I BOUGHT THE MAZDA 626 IN 5/25/99. THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN IN 7/20/99. I SENT IT TO THE SHOP NAMED COTTMAN TRANSMISSION. THEY CHARGED ME $1999 FOR FIXING IT. BUT THEY DID NOT FIXED IT WELL. IN 1/17/2002, T...

Jan 26, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE READ SO MANY SAD STORYS ON THE WEB ABOUT THE POOR FORD CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I BOUGHT THE MAZDA 626 IN 5/25/99. THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN IN 7/20/99. I SENT IT TO THE SHOP NAMED COTTMAN TRANSMISSION. THEY CHARGED ME $1999 FOR FIXING IT. BUT THEY DID NOT FIXED IT WELL. IN 1/17/2002, T...

Jan 14, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING OVER DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE GOES INTO A HIGHER GEAR. DRIVER STATES THAT WHEN PRESSING OVERDRIVE BUTTON IT DOES NOT ENGAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING OVER DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE GOES INTO A HIGHER GEAR. DRIVER STATES THAT WHEN PRESSING OVERDRIVE BUTTON IT DOES NOT ENGAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 9, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH TRANSMISSION WILL START LOSING POWER AND JERKING. CONSUMER HAS TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC.*AK *JG

Jan 9, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT CITY SPEED ENGINE STARTED OVER HEATING, AND THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW WHAT HAS CAUSED THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 9, 2002 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT CITY SPEED ENGINE STARTED OVER HEATING, AND THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW WHAT HAS CAUSED THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 9, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH TRANSMISSION WILL START LOSING POWER AND JERKING. CONSUMER HAS TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC.*AK *JG

Jan 9, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT CITY SPEED ENGINE STARTED OVER HEATING, AND THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW WHAT HAS CAUSED THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 9, 2002 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT CITY SPEED ENGINE STARTED OVER HEATING, AND THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW WHAT HAS CAUSED THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 15, 2001 Seats

SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE SEATS ON THIS CAR-- WHEN YOU LEAN ON THE INSIDE OF THEM, PUTTING YOUR FULL WEIGHT AGAINST ONLY THE INSIDE OF THE SEAT, IT FALLS BACKWARD SUDDENLY. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WHEN TENDING TO BABY SEATS FASTENED IN THE BACK., BEHIND YOU. YOU LEAN IN TO HELP BABY, AND WHAM THE CH...

Dec 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN YOU TURN THE TURN SIGNAL ON, IT OFTEN MAKES THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU CLICK IT. SOMETIMES, YOU DON'T NOTICE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, WHEN DRIVING IN BRIGHTLY LIT AREAS. THE LIGHT SWITCH ROLLS OFF WHEN YOUR HAND BRUSHES IT.*AK

Dec 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN YOU TURN THE TURN SIGNAL ON, IT OFTEN MAKES THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU CLICK IT. SOMETIMES, YOU DON'T NOTICE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, WHEN DRIVING IN BRIGHTLY LIT AREAS. THE LIGHT SWITCH ROLLS OFF WHEN YOUR HAND BRUSHES IT.*AK

Dec 15, 2001 Seats

SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE SEATS ON THIS CAR-- WHEN YOU LEAN ON THE INSIDE OF THEM, PUTTING YOUR FULL WEIGHT AGAINST ONLY THE INSIDE OF THE SEAT, IT FALLS BACKWARD SUDDENLY. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WHEN TENDING TO BABY SEATS FASTENED IN THE BACK., BEHIND YOU. YOU LEAN IN TO HELP BABY, AND WHAM THE CH...

Dec 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN YOU TURN THE TURN SIGNAL ON, IT OFTEN MAKES THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU CLICK IT. SOMETIMES, YOU DON'T NOTICE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, WHEN DRIVING IN BRIGHTLY LIT AREAS. THE LIGHT SWITCH ROLLS OFF WHEN YOUR HAND BRUSHES IT.*AK

Dec 15, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN YOU TURN THE TURN SIGNAL ON, IT OFTEN MAKES THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU CLICK IT. SOMETIMES, YOU DON'T NOTICE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, WHEN DRIVING IN BRIGHTLY LIT AREAS. THE LIGHT SWITCH ROLLS OFF WHEN YOUR HAND BRUSHES IT.*AK

Dec 9, 2001 Power Train

CAR CAN BARELY GET POWER TO GO. TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP TRIED TO STEP THE CAR JUST REVEV UP. IS ONLY ABLE TO 10 MPH.*AK

Dec 9, 2001 Power Train

CAR CAN BARELY GET POWER TO GO. TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP TRIED TO STEP THE CAR JUST REVEV UP. IS ONLY ABLE TO 10 MPH.*AK

Nov 21, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER WILL GO BACK TO ZERO. GAUGES ON DASH WILL START TO ACT ERRACTICALLY. VEHICLE STAYED IN THIRD GEAR. ALSO, HAD TO STOP VEHICLE AND LET IT SIT, AND THEN START VEHICLE BACK UP, AND EVERYTHING ACTED NORMALLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ST...

Nov 21, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER WILL GO BACK TO ZERO. GAUGES ON DASH WILL START TO ACT ERRACTICALLY. VEHICLE STAYED IN THIRD GEAR. ALSO, HAD TO STOP VEHICLE AND LET IT SIT, AND THEN START VEHICLE BACK UP, AND EVERYTHING ACTED NORMALLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ST...

Nov 21, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER WILL GO BACK TO ZERO. GAUGES ON DASH WILL START TO ACT ERRACTICALLY. VEHICLE STAYED IN THIRD GEAR. ALSO, HAD TO STOP VEHICLE AND LET IT SIT, AND THEN START VEHICLE BACK UP, AND EVERYTHING ACTED NORMALLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ST...

Nov 21, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER WILL GO BACK TO ZERO. GAUGES ON DASH WILL START TO ACT ERRACTICALLY. VEHICLE STAYED IN THIRD GEAR. ALSO, HAD TO STOP VEHICLE AND LET IT SIT, AND THEN START VEHICLE BACK UP, AND EVERYTHING ACTED NORMALLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ST...

Nov 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE, BUT BRAKES ARE STILL INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE, BUT BRAKES ARE STILL INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 5, 2001 Wheels

LEFT REAR STUD BROKE WHILE DEALER WAS ROTATING TIRES. REFUSED TO REPLACE STUD BECAUSE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO RUST. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Nov 5, 2001 Power Train

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON MY 1995 USED MAZDA A FEW MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE O/D INDICATOR LIGHT STILL FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON DURING/ AFTER ACCELERATION. MY DECISION NOT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION A SECOND TIME WAS CEMENTED...

Nov 5, 2001 Wheels

LEFT REAR STUD BROKE WHILE DEALER WAS ROTATING TIRES. REFUSED TO REPLACE STUD BECAUSE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO RUST. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Nov 5, 2001 Power Train

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON MY 1995 USED MAZDA A FEW MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE O/D INDICATOR LIGHT STILL FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON DURING/ AFTER ACCELERATION. MY DECISION NOT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION A SECOND TIME WAS CEMENTED...

Oct 25, 2001 Power Train

"O/D OFF" LIGHT IS FLASHING, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE, SHIFTING IS JERKY. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Power Train

"O/D OFF" LIGHT IS FLASHING, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE, SHIFTING IS JERKY. *AK

Oct 24, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT FLASHES WHILE ENGINE RUNNING WITHOUT USING O/D, OR O/D IS OFF (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: P195/65R14)

Oct 24, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT FLASHES WHILE ENGINE RUNNING WITHOUT USING O/D, OR O/D IS OFF (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: P195/65R14)

Oct 24, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT FLASHES WHILE ENGINE RUNNING WITHOUT USING O/D, OR O/D IS OFF (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: P195/65R14)

Oct 24, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT FLASHES WHILE ENGINE RUNNING WITHOUT USING O/D, OR O/D IS OFF (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: P195/65R14)

Oct 9, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE

Oct 1, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE

Sep 20, 2001 Power Train

THE CAR IS FLASHING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INTERMITTEDLY FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS AND TODAY THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED ONCE. LAST WEEK THE CAR WOULD NOT GO ON REVERSE OR IN DRIVE AND THEN DID IT VERY "HARD". TODAY, WHEN IDLE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND THEN SHIFT HARD AND DRIV...

Sep 20, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE CAR IS FLASHING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INTERMITTEDLY FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS AND TODAY THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED ONCE. LAST WEEK THE CAR WOULD NOT GO ON REVERSE OR IN DRIVE AND THEN DID IT VERY "HARD". TODAY, WHEN IDLE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND THEN SHIFT HARD AND DRIV...

Sep 20, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING VERY HARD. I AM IN THE MILITARY, AND STATIONED OVERSEAS. I HAVE CONTACTED DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE RECEIVED NO HELP AT ALL.

Sep 20, 2001 Power Train

THE CAR IS FLASHING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INTERMITTEDLY FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS AND TODAY THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED ONCE. LAST WEEK THE CAR WOULD NOT GO ON REVERSE OR IN DRIVE AND THEN DID IT VERY "HARD". TODAY, WHEN IDLE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND THEN SHIFT HARD AND DRIV...

Sep 20, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE CAR IS FLASHING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INTERMITTEDLY FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS AND TODAY THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED ONCE. LAST WEEK THE CAR WOULD NOT GO ON REVERSE OR IN DRIVE AND THEN DID IT VERY "HARD". TODAY, WHEN IDLE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND THEN SHIFT HARD AND DRIV...

Sep 20, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING VERY HARD. I AM IN THE MILITARY, AND STATIONED OVERSEAS. I HAVE CONTACTED DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE RECEIVED NO HELP AT ALL.

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

"O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHES; CAR SHIFTS ROUGH AS ACCELERATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALER; TOLD IT WAS A COMMON SENSOR PROBLEM WHICH THEY CLAIM THEY ADJUSTED. PROBLEM RETURNED AFTER 4 DAYS. REDIAGNOSIS AT DEALER (WHICH TOOK 3 DAYS) STATED TCC SOLENOID. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND STA...

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

"O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHES; CAR SHIFTS ROUGH AS ACCELERATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALER; TOLD IT WAS A COMMON SENSOR PROBLEM WHICH THEY CLAIM THEY ADJUSTED. PROBLEM RETURNED AFTER 4 DAYS. REDIAGNOSIS AT DEALER (WHICH TOOK 3 DAYS) STATED TCC SOLENOID. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND STA...

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

"O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHES; CAR SHIFTS ROUGH AS ACCELERATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALER; TOLD IT WAS A COMMON SENSOR PROBLEM WHICH THEY CLAIM THEY ADJUSTED. PROBLEM RETURNED AFTER 4 DAYS. REDIAGNOSIS AT DEALER (WHICH TOOK 3 DAYS) STATED TCC SOLENOID. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND STA...

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

"O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHES; CAR SHIFTS ROUGH AS ACCELERATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALER; TOLD IT WAS A COMMON SENSOR PROBLEM WHICH THEY CLAIM THEY ADJUSTED. PROBLEM RETURNED AFTER 4 DAYS. REDIAGNOSIS AT DEALER (WHICH TOOK 3 DAYS) STATED TCC SOLENOID. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND STA...

Aug 24, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS, NOR WOULD IT ACCELERATE. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON 3-27-98, AND CURRENTLY VEHICLE WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER STATED UNLESS PARTS WERE ON RECALL, THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS, NOR WOULD IT ACCELERATE. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON 3-27-98, AND CURRENTLY VEHICLE WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER STATED UNLESS PARTS WERE ON RECALL, THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE.*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. ATTEMPTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL DEALER PAY OFF BALANCE OF LOAN IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASE OF NEW CAR. VALUE IS NOW ONLY $2000 (PAID $12995 12/98) BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. BALISE MAZDA OPERATION RECOGNIZED THAT THERE IS A FAILURE WITH 1995 4 CYLINDER TRANSMISSIONS. INTERN...

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. ATTEMPTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL DEALER PAY OFF BALANCE OF LOAN IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASE OF NEW CAR. VALUE IS NOW ONLY $2000 (PAID $12995 12/98) BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. BALISE MAZDA OPERATION RECOGNIZED THAT THERE IS A FAILURE WITH 1995 4 CYLINDER TRANSMISSIONS. INTERN...

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT HAVE POWER WHILE IN DRIVE. IN ORDER TO MAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATE, SHE HAS TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE-2. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER ENDED UP PAYING 1391 DOLLARS FOR A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. ...

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT HAVE POWER WHILE IN DRIVE. IN ORDER TO MAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATE, SHE HAS TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE-2. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER ENDED UP PAYING 1391 DOLLARS FOR A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. ...

Aug 1, 2001 Power Train

MY O/D LIGHT BLINKS CONSTANTLY. THERE ARE QUIRKS IN THE SPEEDOMETER WHEN SET, WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR IT WILL NOT MOVE. THE MAZDA DEALER TOLD ME OFF HAND THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE HE DID A ROAD TEST AND FOUND THAT IT WAS SHIFTING HARSHSLY. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT BA...

Aug 1, 2001 Power Train

MY O/D LIGHT BLINKS CONSTANTLY. THERE ARE QUIRKS IN THE SPEEDOMETER WHEN SET, WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR IT WILL NOT MOVE. THE MAZDA DEALER TOLD ME OFF HAND THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE HE DID A ROAD TEST AND FOUND THAT IT WAS SHIFTING HARSHSLY. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT BA...

Jul 20, 2001 Power Train

MY TRASNMISSION WENT OUT. *AK

Jul 20, 2001 Power Train

MY TRASNMISSION WENT OUT. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jun 29, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN JUST OVER 80K MILES EVEN THOUGH MAINTENANCE WAS KEPT EXACTLY INLINE WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SERVICE GUIDELINES EVER SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 1995.*AK

Jun 29, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN JUST OVER 80K MILES EVEN THOUGH MAINTENANCE WAS KEPT EXACTLY INLINE WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SERVICE GUIDELINES EVER SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 1995.*AK

Jun 27, 2001 Power Train

FAILURE OF CD4E TRANSMISSION ON MAZDA 626. DEALER STANDARD PROCEDURE IS TO REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION COSTING $2500 - $3000. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS TRANSMISSION HAS FREQUENT FAILURES AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED OR SOMETHING TO HOLD MANUFACTURER LIABLE FOR REPLACEMENT COSTS. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Power Train

FAILURE OF CD4E TRANSMISSION ON MAZDA 626. DEALER STANDARD PROCEDURE IS TO REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION COSTING $2500 - $3000. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS TRANSMISSION HAS FREQUENT FAILURES AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED OR SOMETHING TO HOLD MANUFACTURER LIABLE FOR REPLACEMENT COSTS. *AK

Jun 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE 1ST/2ND, OR 3RD GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE 1ST/2ND, OR 3RD GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER FEELS AS IF THEE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH MAZDA'S TRANSMISSION BECAUSE SHE HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWICE.*AK CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSIOIN WAS REBUILT AGAIN ON JUNE 14TH AND FAILED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 25TH. *SLC

Jun 7, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER FEELS AS IF THEE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH MAZDA'S TRANSMISSION BECAUSE SHE HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWICE.*AK CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSIOIN WAS REBUILT AGAIN ON JUNE 14TH AND FAILED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 25TH. *SLC

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ORIGINALLY FAILED IN APRIL 2000 AT 89000 MILES. I PURCHASED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FROM MAZDA AND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN I WAS ADVISED THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS IN THERE WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL. I NOW HAVE 12000 MILES ND AM H19AVING TO ONCE AGAIN REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I ...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ORIGINALLY FAILED IN APRIL 2000 AT 89000 MILES. I PURCHASED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FROM MAZDA AND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN I WAS ADVISED THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS IN THERE WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL. I NOW HAVE 12000 MILES ND AM H19AVING TO ONCE AGAIN REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I ...

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON ROAD. STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM.

May 24, 2001 Steering

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON ROAD. STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM.

May 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON ROAD. STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM.

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON ROAD. STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM.

May 24, 2001 Steering

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON ROAD. STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM.

May 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON ROAD. STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM.

May 21, 2001 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WHEN I GOT TO A STOP SIGN AND WAS GETTING READY TO TURN RIGHT, THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AND FELT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL FOR A SECOND. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, ONLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, THE CAR BEGAN TO REV ...

May 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WHEN I GOT TO A STOP SIGN AND WAS GETTING READY TO TURN RIGHT, THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AND FELT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL FOR A SECOND. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, ONLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, THE CAR BEGAN TO REV ...

May 21, 2001 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WHEN I GOT TO A STOP SIGN AND WAS GETTING READY TO TURN RIGHT, THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AND FELT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL FOR A SECOND. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, ONLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, THE CAR BEGAN TO REV ...

May 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WHEN I GOT TO A STOP SIGN AND WAS GETTING READY TO TURN RIGHT, THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AND FELT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL FOR A SECOND. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, ONLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, THE CAR BEGAN TO REV ...

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT WORKING, THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT WORKING, THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Power Train

IN AUGUST, 1997 AT 49,560 MILES THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE CAR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS TOLD BY LES MARKS CHEVROLET THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. WELL IN NOVEMBER, 2000 AT 101,702 MILES THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD (BY TRANSMISSION MAGICIAN) THAT TH...

Apr 21, 2001 Power Train

IN AUGUST, 1997 AT 49,560 MILES THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE CAR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS TOLD BY LES MARKS CHEVROLET THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. WELL IN NOVEMBER, 2000 AT 101,702 MILES THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD (BY TRANSMISSION MAGICIAN) THAT TH...

Apr 18, 2001 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 5 WEEKS AGO FROM A SMALL CAR DEALER AND TWO WEEKS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING. I TOOK THE CAR TO TIM MARBURGER MAZDA IN CONCORD, NC TO HAVE THEM PLACE IT ON THE COMPUTER TO BE CERTAIN THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH IT WAS. THEY SAID THA...

Apr 18, 2001 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 5 WEEKS AGO FROM A SMALL CAR DEALER AND TWO WEEKS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING. I TOOK THE CAR TO TIM MARBURGER MAZDA IN CONCORD, NC TO HAVE THEM PLACE IT ON THE COMPUTER TO BE CERTAIN THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH IT WAS. THEY SAID THA...

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS I AM GOING TO BE GETTING MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. I AM VERY DISAPOINTED IN THE ORDEAL AND THAT BY RESEARCHING I HAVE COME ACCROSS NUMEROUS COMLAINT SITE ON THE WEB ABOUT THE FORTH GENERATION 626 TRANSMITION FAILURES. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS I AM GOING TO BE GETTING MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. I AM VERY DISAPOINTED IN THE ORDEAL AND THAT BY RESEARCHING I HAVE COME ACCROSS NUMEROUS COMLAINT SITE ON THE WEB ABOUT THE FORTH GENERATION 626 TRANSMITION FAILURES. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Power Train

WHILE ON THE FREEWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT WORKING,THIS WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, SECOND OCCURRENCE CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOR ONLY. *JB

Apr 10, 2001 Power Train

WHILE ON THE FREEWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT WORKING,THIS WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, SECOND OCCURRENCE CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOR ONLY. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT 41000 MILES. PRESENTLY, AT 68000 MILES TRANSMISSION BLEWOUT AGAIN. MAZDA WAS PAYING FOR TRANSMISSION, CHARGING CONSUMER FOR LABOR ONLY. CONSUMER FELT THAT MAZDA WAS ADMITTING THERE WAS A DEFECT IN TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT 41000 MILES. PRESENTLY, AT 68000 MILES TRANSMISSION BLEWOUT AGAIN. MAZDA WAS PAYING FOR TRANSMISSION, CHARGING CONSUMER FOR LABOR ONLY. CONSUMER FELT THAT MAZDA WAS ADMITTING THERE WAS A DEFECT IN TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT, BACK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR MORE WORK ON TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT, BACK TO TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR MORE WORK ON TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. DEALER HAS REPLACED TWO TRANSMISSIONS.*AK

Mar 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. DEALER HAS REPLACED TWO TRANSMISSIONS.*AK

Mar 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG EXPERIENCED DEPLOYMENT, THE IMPACT OF AIR BAGS BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND REAR VIEW MIRROR, DRIVER WAS HIT IN THE FACE WITH THE AIR BAG. *SLC

Mar 13, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG EXPERIENCED DEPLOYMENT, THE IMPACT OF AIR BAGS BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND REAR VIEW MIRROR, DRIVER WAS HIT IN THE FACE WITH THE AIR BAG. *SLC

Mar 1, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT DRIVEWAY WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. *AK DEALER REPAIR DENIED DUE TO HIGH MILEAGE, CLUTCH PEDAL WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Mar 1, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT DRIVEWAY WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. *AK DEALER REPAIR DENIED DUE TO HIGH MILEAGE, CLUTCH PEDAL WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION THAT WAS PUT IN THIS CAR IN 2 YAERS THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKS AND IT WONT CHANGE TO 3RD GEARANDD HESATANT IN FIRST GEAR $THATS $2000 EVERY YEAR FOR A TRANSMISSION?WHERE'S THE RECALL IS THAT WITH ALL THE MAZDA 626S WHY DONT THE GOVERNMENT DO SOMETHING??? I FOR ONE IS ...

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION THAT WAS PUT IN THIS CAR IN 2 YAERS THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKS AND IT WONT CHANGE TO 3RD GEARANDD HESATANT IN FIRST GEAR $THATS $2000 EVERY YEAR FOR A TRANSMISSION?WHERE'S THE RECALL IS THAT WITH ALL THE MAZDA 626S WHY DONT THE GOVERNMENT DO SOMETHING??? I FOR ONE IS ...

Feb 21, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 15 - 20 MPH, TRIED SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR, AND CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE. VEHICLE AT DEALER AT THIS TIME FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN EARLY NOVEMBER WITH NO WARNING. IT WAS REPLACED AT AN AUTHORIZED MAZDA DEALER, ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. IT FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON GRAVELY GROUND THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AGAIN BY THE MAZDA DEALER ...

Feb 21, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 15 - 20 MPH, TRIED SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR, AND CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE. VEHICLE AT DEALER AT THIS TIME FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN EARLY NOVEMBER WITH NO WARNING. IT WAS REPLACED AT AN AUTHORIZED MAZDA DEALER, ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. IT FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON GRAVELY GROUND THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AGAIN BY THE MAZDA DEALER ...

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ENGINE "PEGGED" OUT, AND HAD TO PLACE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY RUINED TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Power Train

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ENGINE "PEGGED" OUT, AND HAD TO PLACE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY RUINED TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ENGINE "PEGGED" OUT, AND HAD TO PLACE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY RUINED TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Power Train

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ENGINE "PEGGED" OUT, AND HAD TO PLACE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY RUINED TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 17, 2001 Power Train

I PURCHASED A MAZDA 626 FROM AUTO SERVICE COMPANY IN 1998. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE CAR HAD 40865 MILES ON IT. IN OCT OF 1999 THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD CV AXLE THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO RADER MAZDA AND THE AXLE HAD BEEN REPLACED. NOV OF 1999 I WAS DRIVING AND I NOTICED THAT THE CAR KEPT IDLING HIGHER,...

Feb 17, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED A MAZDA 626 FROM AUTO SERVICE COMPANY IN 1998. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE CAR HAD 40865 MILES ON IT. IN OCT OF 1999 THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD CV AXLE THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO RADER MAZDA AND THE AXLE HAD BEEN REPLACED. NOV OF 1999 I WAS DRIVING AND I NOTICED THAT THE CAR KEPT IDLING HIGHER,...

Feb 17, 2001 Power Train

I PURCHASED A MAZDA 626 FROM AUTO SERVICE COMPANY IN 1998. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE CAR HAD 40865 MILES ON IT. IN OCT OF 1999 THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD CV AXLE THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO RADER MAZDA AND THE AXLE HAD BEEN REPLACED. NOV OF 1999 I WAS DRIVING AND I NOTICED THAT THE CAR KEPT IDLING HIGHER,...

Feb 17, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED A MAZDA 626 FROM AUTO SERVICE COMPANY IN 1998. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE CAR HAD 40865 MILES ON IT. IN OCT OF 1999 THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD CV AXLE THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO RADER MAZDA AND THE AXLE HAD BEEN REPLACED. NOV OF 1999 I WAS DRIVING AND I NOTICED THAT THE CAR KEPT IDLING HIGHER,...

Feb 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD TO REPAIR BRAKES TOO OFTEN. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT BECAUSE OF EXTENSIVE DRIVING BRAKES SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED AS FREQUENTLY. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD TO REPAIR BRAKES TOO OFTEN. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT BECAUSE OF EXTENSIVE DRIVING BRAKES SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED AS FREQUENTLY. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY ON DASH. ALSO, A 19 DAY OLD BATTERY WAS DEAD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG SAFETY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL. *YH

Feb 1, 2001 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY ON DASH. ALSO, A 19 DAY OLD BATTERY WAS DEAD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG SAFETY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL. *YH

Feb 1, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY ON DASH. ALSO, A 19 DAY OLD BATTERY WAS DEAD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG SAFETY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL. *YH

Feb 1, 2001 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY ON DASH. ALSO, A 19 DAY OLD BATTERY WAS DEAD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG SAFETY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL. *YH

Jan 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PERVASTIVE, RECURRING PROBLEM IN 94-97 MAZDAS AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Jan 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PERVASTIVE, RECURRING PROBLEM IN 94-97 MAZDAS AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE OVER DRIVEN, INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE OVER DRIVEN, INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE OVER DRIVEN, INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE OVER DRIVEN, INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Jan 23, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Jan 22, 2001 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COME ON DUE TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COME ON DUE TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Suspension

DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT BROKE WHILE TRUNING, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF. VEHICLE TOWED TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Suspension

DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT BROKE WHILE TRUNING, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF. VEHICLE TOWED TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 14, 2001 Power Train

MAZDA CORP. DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSIONS. MAZDA DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGES 626'S HAVE TRANSMISSION FAULTS DUE TO RADIATORS BEING TOO SMALL AND CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO OVERHEAT., BUT DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY. ADVISED EXTERNAL COOLANT SHOULD BE ATTACHED AFTER REPAIR. VIA THIS W...

Jan 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAZDA CORP. DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSIONS. MAZDA DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGES 626'S HAVE TRANSMISSION FAULTS DUE TO RADIATORS BEING TOO SMALL AND CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO OVERHEAT., BUT DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY. ADVISED EXTERNAL COOLANT SHOULD BE ATTACHED AFTER REPAIR. VIA THIS W...

Jan 14, 2001 Power Train

MAZDA CORP. DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSIONS. MAZDA DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGES 626'S HAVE TRANSMISSION FAULTS DUE TO RADIATORS BEING TOO SMALL AND CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO OVERHEAT., BUT DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY. ADVISED EXTERNAL COOLANT SHOULD BE ATTACHED AFTER REPAIR. VIA THIS W...

Jan 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MAZDA CORP. DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSIONS. MAZDA DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGES 626'S HAVE TRANSMISSION FAULTS DUE TO RADIATORS BEING TOO SMALL AND CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO OVERHEAT., BUT DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY. ADVISED EXTERNAL COOLANT SHOULD BE ATTACHED AFTER REPAIR. VIA THIS W...

Jan 5, 2001 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 5 YEARS, THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES CONSISTENTLY AND THE GEARS DO NOT WANT TO SHIFT. THE CAR JERK AND HESTITATES WHEN DRIVING. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MAZDA HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES. THESE TRANMISSIONS ARE SO DANGEROUS AND IT SEEMS NO ONE CA...

Jan 5, 2001 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 5 YEARS, THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES CONSISTENTLY AND THE GEARS DO NOT WANT TO SHIFT. THE CAR JERK AND HESTITATES WHEN DRIVING. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MAZDA HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES. THESE TRANMISSIONS ARE SO DANGEROUS AND IT SEEMS NO ONE CA...

Jan 3, 2001 Power Train

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Dec 29, 2000 Power Train

DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD CODES OF 628 TORQUE CONVERTOR SOLENOID LOCKED UP AND CODE 657 FLUID OVER TEMP, AND THAT TRANSMISSON OIL DARK IN COLOR. NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION COST OF $2650.00. NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR OTHER THAN O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. CAR SHIFTED NORMAL. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Power Train

DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD CODES OF 628 TORQUE CONVERTOR SOLENOID LOCKED UP AND CODE 657 FLUID OVER TEMP, AND THAT TRANSMISSON OIL DARK IN COLOR. NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION COST OF $2650.00. NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR OTHER THAN O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. CAR SHIFTED NORMAL. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Power Train

DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD CODES OF 628 TORQUE CONVERTOR SOLENOID LOCKED UP AND CODE 657 FLUID OVER TEMP, AND THAT TRANSMISSON OIL DARK IN COLOR. NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION COST OF $2650.00. NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR OTHER THAN O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. CAR SHIFTED NORMAL. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Power Train

DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD CODES OF 628 TORQUE CONVERTOR SOLENOID LOCKED UP AND CODE 657 FLUID OVER TEMP, AND THAT TRANSMISSON OIL DARK IN COLOR. NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION COST OF $2650.00. NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR OTHER THAN O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. CAR SHIFTED NORMAL. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MILES DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BUSTED. CONSUMER HIT GUARDRAIL, AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MILES DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BUSTED. CONSUMER HIT GUARDRAIL, AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Power Train

I HAD ALREADY REPLACED TRANSMISSION ONCE IN 1998, AND NOW AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER IT FAILED AGAIN, AND THE CD4E TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY BAD REPUTATION.. THE ONLY WARRANTY I GOT FOR THE FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS 12 MONTHS... I AM TIRED OF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEAR...

Dec 18, 2000 Power Train

THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AT MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED INTERVALS. $2,100 REPAIR REQUIRED.*AK

Dec 18, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MILES DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BUSTED. CONSUMER HIT GUARDRAIL, AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MILES DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BUSTED. CONSUMER HIT GUARDRAIL, AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Power Train

I HAD ALREADY REPLACED TRANSMISSION ONCE IN 1998, AND NOW AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER IT FAILED AGAIN, AND THE CD4E TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY BAD REPUTATION.. THE ONLY WARRANTY I GOT FOR THE FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS 12 MONTHS... I AM TIRED OF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEAR...

Dec 18, 2000 Power Train

THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AT MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED INTERVALS. $2,100 REPAIR REQUIRED.*AK

Dec 15, 2000 Suspension

/STABILIZER/ SWAY BAR LINKS ON MY 1995 MAZDA 626 BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THIS WEEK. THEY CAUSED THE STABILIZER BAR TO DROP DOWN AND DRAG ON TO THE ROAD WHICH WAS EXTREMELY BUSY. I HAD TO ABRUBTLY SLOW DOWN, PULL OVER AND STOP MY CAR WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE I WAS DRIVIN...

Dec 15, 2000 Suspension

/STABILIZER/ SWAY BAR LINKS ON MY 1995 MAZDA 626 BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THIS WEEK. THEY CAUSED THE STABILIZER BAR TO DROP DOWN AND DRAG ON TO THE ROAD WHICH WAS EXTREMELY BUSY. I HAD TO ABRUBTLY SLOW DOWN, PULL OVER AND STOP MY CAR WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE I WAS DRIVIN...

Dec 15, 2000 Suspension

/STABILIZER/ SWAY BAR LINKS ON MY 1995 MAZDA 626 BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THIS WEEK. THEY CAUSED THE STABILIZER BAR TO DROP DOWN AND DRAG ON TO THE ROAD WHICH WAS EXTREMELY BUSY. I HAD TO ABRUBTLY SLOW DOWN, PULL OVER AND STOP MY CAR WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE I WAS DRIVIN...

Dec 15, 2000 Suspension

/STABILIZER/ SWAY BAR LINKS ON MY 1995 MAZDA 626 BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THIS WEEK. THEY CAUSED THE STABILIZER BAR TO DROP DOWN AND DRAG ON TO THE ROAD WHICH WAS EXTREMELY BUSY. I HAD TO ABRUBTLY SLOW DOWN, PULL OVER AND STOP MY CAR WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE I WAS DRIVIN...

Dec 8, 2000 Power Train

MY VEHICLE STARTED WITH JACKING MOTIONS AND THE STEETING WHEEL KEPT VEERING. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO REVERSE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE BUT IT WAS NOT ACCELERATING AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS REVERSING AND NOT ON A HILLY AREA EITHER. I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFFF COMPLETE TO STOP THE MOTION. I H...

Dec 8, 2000 Steering

MY VEHICLE STARTED WITH JACKING MOTIONS AND THE STEETING WHEEL KEPT VEERING. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO REVERSE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE BUT IT WAS NOT ACCELERATING AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS REVERSING AND NOT ON A HILLY AREA EITHER. I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFFF COMPLETE TO STOP THE MOTION. I H...

Dec 8, 2000 Power Train

MY VEHICLE STARTED WITH JACKING MOTIONS AND THE STEETING WHEEL KEPT VEERING. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO REVERSE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE BUT IT WAS NOT ACCELERATING AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS REVERSING AND NOT ON A HILLY AREA EITHER. I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFFF COMPLETE TO STOP THE MOTION. I H...

Dec 8, 2000 Steering

MY VEHICLE STARTED WITH JACKING MOTIONS AND THE STEETING WHEEL KEPT VEERING. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO REVERSE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE BUT IT WAS NOT ACCELERATING AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS REVERSING AND NOT ON A HILLY AREA EITHER. I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFFF COMPLETE TO STOP THE MOTION. I H...

Dec 7, 2000 Power Train

THIS IS SECOND TRANSMISSION I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. I AM APALLED THAT MAZDA THINKS THIS IS NORMAL! *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Power Train

THIS IS SECOND TRANSMISSION I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. I AM APALLED THAT MAZDA THINKS THIS IS NORMAL! *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 45-50 MPH, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR A BRIEF MOMENT, AND SUFFERED FACE INJURIES. DEALR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Dec 4, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 45-50 MPH, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR A BRIEF MOMENT, AND SUFFERED FACE INJURIES. DEALR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A BUZZING NOISE, AND SHE HAD PROBLEM WITH SHIFTING. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A BUZZING NOISE, AND SHE HAD PROBLEM WITH SHIFTING. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG SENSOR FLASHING. TOOK TO DEALER, CODE 7, NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG SENSOR FLASHING. TOOK TO DEALER, CODE 7, NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND HIT A POTHOLE IN THE STREET, BOTH AIRBAGS WENT OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND HIT A POTHOLE IN THE STREET, BOTH AIRBAGS WENT OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONT END COLLISION THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING NECK AND BACK INJURIES TO THE DRIVER, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED PER RECALL NOTICE 98V-249 AND WOULD ONLY REPAIR FOR A FEE, AIR BAG STILL NEEDS REPAIR. NLM

Nov 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONT END COLLISION THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING NECK AND BACK INJURIES TO THE DRIVER, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED PER RECALL NOTICE 98V-249 AND WOULD ONLY REPAIR FOR A FEE, AIR BAG STILL NEEDS REPAIR. NLM

Nov 15, 2000 Power Train

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION WHEN PURCHASED. AAMCO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, INC. REBUILT, DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION AND STATED THAT OURS WAS ONE OF THOUSANDS (7 0F 10 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT IN "95 WE DEFECTIVE) I WOULD LIKE FOR MAZDA AMERICAN TO AT LEAST HELP WITH THE COSTS THAT WE HAVE INCURRED. ...

Nov 15, 2000 Power Train

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION WHEN PURCHASED. AAMCO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, INC. REBUILT, DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION AND STATED THAT OURS WAS ONE OF THOUSANDS (7 0F 10 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT IN "95 WE DEFECTIVE) I WOULD LIKE FOR MAZDA AMERICAN TO AT LEAST HELP WITH THE COSTS THAT WE HAVE INCURRED. ...

Nov 13, 2000 Power Train

THIS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST THREE YEARS AND IS NEEDING TO BE REPLACE NOW AS I TYPE THIS INFORMATION SOMETHINGIS TRULY WRONG WITH THIS CAR OR THE SERVICER I NEED SOME HELP. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Power Train

THIS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST THREE YEARS AND IS NEEDING TO BE REPLACE NOW AS I TYPE THIS INFORMATION SOMETHINGIS TRULY WRONG WITH THIS CAR OR THE SERVICER I NEED SOME HELP. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Power Train

OVRDIRVE LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR WILL NO SHIFT GEARS SMOOTHLY. HAVE LEARNED THAT MAZDA HAS A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IS. CARS HAVE FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A POSSIBILITY OF INJURIES. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Power Train

OVRDIRVE LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR WILL NO SHIFT GEARS SMOOTHLY. HAVE LEARNED THAT MAZDA HAS A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IS. CARS HAVE FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A POSSIBILITY OF INJURIES. *AK

Nov 8, 2000 Power Train

I'M TAKING MY '95 MAZDA 626 BACK TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE I SUSPECT THE CAR'S HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM -- LESS THAN 7 MONTHS AFTER THE ORIGINAL BREAKDOWN. *AK

Nov 8, 2000 Power Train

I'M TAKING MY '95 MAZDA 626 BACK TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE I SUSPECT THE CAR'S HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM -- LESS THAN 7 MONTHS AFTER THE ORIGINAL BREAKDOWN. *AK

Oct 28, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED FIRST TIME WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN AT CONGESTED INTERSECTION, BARELY ESCAPED INJURY. TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED, FAILED AGAING 4 MONTHS LATER; THIS TIME APPARENTLY ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC PROBLEM, UNABLE TO REPAIR NOW GOING ON 4 WEEKS. *AK

Oct 28, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED FIRST TIME WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN AT CONGESTED INTERSECTION, BARELY ESCAPED INJURY. TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED, FAILED AGAING 4 MONTHS LATER; THIS TIME APPARENTLY ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC PROBLEM, UNABLE TO REPAIR NOW GOING ON 4 WEEKS. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOST ALL FORWARD GEARS, ONLY MOVED IN REVERSE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT NEEDED AT CONSUMER COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LOST ALL FORWARD GEARS, ONLY MOVED IN REVERSE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT NEEDED AT CONSUMER COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING OVERDRIVE DISPLAY TO FLASH, SLIP IN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR AND JERK FORWARD WHILE DRIVING. *ET

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING OVERDRIVE DISPLAY TO FLASH, SLIP IN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR AND JERK FORWARD WHILE DRIVING. *ET

Sep 24, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 24, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

1ST TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 64000 MILES AND 2ND AT 12100 MILES. MAZDA WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO ASSIST. THE LAST BREAKDOWN COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE THAT WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHEN THE TRANNY FAILED. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD OUT OF IMMEDIATE DAN...

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

1ST TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 64000 MILES AND 2ND AT 12100 MILES. MAZDA WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO ASSIST. THE LAST BREAKDOWN COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE THAT WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHEN THE TRANNY FAILED. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD OUT OF IMMEDIATE DAN...

Sep 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED @ 82K MILES - O/D DISPLAY FLASHES - NEUTRALS FROM TAKE-OFF - SLIPS 2ND & 3RD GEAR. NO OVERDRIVE. ADVISED THAT TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT NEEDED. CANNOT BELIEVE WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS LISTED ON YOU SITE THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED.

Sep 13, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED @ 82K MILES - O/D DISPLAY FLASHES - NEUTRALS FROM TAKE-OFF - SLIPS 2ND & 3RD GEAR. NO OVERDRIVE. ADVISED THAT TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT NEEDED. CANNOT BELIEVE WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS LISTED ON YOU SITE THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED.

Aug 30, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JERKS FORWARD WHILE DRIVING UNEXPECTLY WHILE RPM IS JUMPING OUT OF CONTROL

Aug 30, 2000 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT ON DASHBOARD FLASHES AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELARATE.

Aug 30, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JERKS FORWARD WHILE DRIVING UNEXPECTLY WHILE RPM IS JUMPING OUT OF CONTROL

Aug 30, 2000 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT ON DASHBOARD FLASHES AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELARATE.

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES AS FIRST SYMPTOM. NEXT, THE CAR WILL HESITATE AT GEAR CHANGES. THE CAR WILL THEN BUCK HARD AT THESE GEAR CHANGES. THE TRANSMISSION WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THEY BELIEVE THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL NOTICE. NO CODES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE SYSTEM. NO FIELD SER...

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES AS FIRST SYMPTOM. NEXT, THE CAR WILL HESITATE AT GEAR CHANGES. THE CAR WILL THEN BUCK HARD AT THESE GEAR CHANGES. THE TRANSMISSION WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THEY BELIEVE THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL NOTICE. NO CODES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE SYSTEM. NO FIELD SER...

Aug 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING GAS FUMES WERE FLOWING FROM THE VEHICLE, WELD TO THE TANK GAVE WAY, AND TANK ITSELF CRACKED. MAZDA HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING GAS FUMES WERE FLOWING FROM THE VEHICLE, WELD TO THE TANK GAVE WAY, AND TANK ITSELF CRACKED. MAZDA HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER CAR AND NOTICED A NICE FLOW OF GAS COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE FEUL TANK ON TO THE GROUND. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS SO MUCH GAS ON THE GROUND THAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS TO START, AND BECAUSE IT WAS SO CLOSE TO EXHAUST...

Aug 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER CAR AND NOTICED A NICE FLOW OF GAS COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE FEUL TANK ON TO THE GROUND. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS SO MUCH GAS ON THE GROUND THAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS TO START, AND BECAUSE IT WAS SO CLOSE TO EXHAUST...

Aug 10, 2000 Power Train

I COULDN'T BELIEVE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 58,000 MILES, BUT AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS I SEE THIS IS COMMON. WHERE IS THE RECALL

Aug 10, 2000 Power Train

I COULDN'T BELIEVE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 58,000 MILES, BUT AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS I SEE THIS IS COMMON. WHERE IS THE RECALL

Jul 20, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH & OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WENT INTO OVERDRIVE. GEAR KEPT UP & DOWN. VEHICLE WAS ALSO SMOKING REAL BADLY. DEALER NEVER TOLD CONSUMER WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. 3 WEEKS LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN & THE DEALER SAID IT JUST HAPPENS THAT MAZDAS ARE SENSITIV...

Jul 20, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH & OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WENT INTO OVERDRIVE. GEAR KEPT UP & DOWN. VEHICLE WAS ALSO SMOKING REAL BADLY. DEALER NEVER TOLD CONSUMER WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. 3 WEEKS LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN & THE DEALER SAID IT JUST HAPPENS THAT MAZDAS ARE SENSITIV...

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRST WARNING CAME WHEN CONSUMER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH, AND VEHICLE LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING. VEH...

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING CONSUMER COULD NOT MOVE THE PAWL FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR TO ANY OTHER POSSITION.*AK WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER GEAR FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. THE DEALER STATES THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY BAD SOLENOID. *YH

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING CONSUMER COULD NOT MOVE THE PAWL FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR TO ANY OTHER POSSITION.*AK WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER GEAR FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. THE DEALER STATES THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY BAD SOLENOID. *YH

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRST WARNING CAME WHEN CONSUMER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH, AND VEHICLE LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING. VEH...

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING CONSUMER COULD NOT MOVE THE PAWL FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR TO ANY OTHER POSSITION.*AK WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER GEAR FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. THE DEALER STATES THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY BAD SOLENOID. *YH

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING CONSUMER COULD NOT MOVE THE PAWL FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR TO ANY OTHER POSSITION.*AK WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER GEAR FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. THE DEALER STATES THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY BAD SOLENOID. *YH

Jun 27, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS HESITATING AT ACCELERATION, THEN THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, AFTER WHICH I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND BASICALLY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. LUCKILY I WAS NEAR A SERVICE STATION, WHICH RENDER ME ASSISTANCE AND SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 27, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS HESITATING AT ACCELERATION, THEN THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, AFTER WHICH I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND BASICALLY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. LUCKILY I WAS NEAR A SERVICE STATION, WHICH RENDER ME ASSISTANCE AND SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AT LESS THEN 5 MPH, BOTH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED AND DAMAGED FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY, AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AT LESS THEN 5 MPH, BOTH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED AND DAMAGED FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY, AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT HAS CROWFOOTING /NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING 3 DAYS ON OPEN ROAD, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AT 35 MPH, TOOK TO DEALER SAID "THESE CARS JUST RESET THEMSELVES. THERE'S NO PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE COMPUTER." WANTS TO STALL AT TIMES, BUT DOESN'T. DISAPPOINTED IN A CAR THAT WAS A GRAD "GIFT" *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT HAS CROWFOOTING /NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING 3 DAYS ON OPEN ROAD, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AT 35 MPH, TOOK TO DEALER SAID "THESE CARS JUST RESET THEMSELVES. THERE'S NO PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE COMPUTER." WANTS TO STALL AT TIMES, BUT DOESN'T. DISAPPOINTED IN A CAR THAT WAS A GRAD "GIFT" *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Power Train

ANOTHER TIME OF FAIL IS 06/02/99 - 1991.90 AND NOW -06/8/00 THE SAME - NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Power Train

THIS CAR IS A NIGHT MARE I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO UNHAPPY WITH A CAR SO MUCH IN MY LIFE I WILL HAVE TO TAKE THIS TO THE MEDIA BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING BEING DONE I FEEL AS THOUGHT I AM SPENDING MY MONEY FOR NOTHING . I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO ENJOY THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT I AM STILL PAYING FOR IT - THE OVER...

Jun 8, 2000 Power Train

ANOTHER TIME OF FAIL IS 06/02/99 - 1991.90 AND NOW -06/8/00 THE SAME - NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Power Train

THIS CAR IS A NIGHT MARE I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO UNHAPPY WITH A CAR SO MUCH IN MY LIFE I WILL HAVE TO TAKE THIS TO THE MEDIA BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING BEING DONE I FEEL AS THOUGHT I AM SPENDING MY MONEY FOR NOTHING . I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO ENJOY THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT I AM STILL PAYING FOR IT - THE OVER...

Jun 7, 2000 Power Train

ON TWO OCCASIONS TRANSMISSIOM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEPT BLINKING. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED FOR THE THIRD TIME. VEHICLE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED IN WRITING. *AK

Jun 7, 2000 Power Train

ON TWO OCCASIONS TRANSMISSIOM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEPT BLINKING. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED FOR THE THIRD TIME. VEHICLE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED IN WRITING. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Power Train

ONGOING AND CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO OVERDRIVE FAILURE. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS FROM 60,000 THROUGH 153,000 MILES. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Power Train

ONGOING AND CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION DUE TO OVERDRIVE FAILURE. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS FROM 60,000 THROUGH 153,000 MILES. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE CHANGES GEARS ON ITS OWN, EITHER GOING UP A HILL OR STANDING AT A LIGHT.*AK

Jun 1, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE CHANGES GEARS ON ITS OWN, EITHER GOING UP A HILL OR STANDING AT A LIGHT.*AK

May 27, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TWICE. *AK

May 27, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TWICE. *AK

May 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLSION AT 50 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

May 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLSION AT 50 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

May 19, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, GETTING OFF EXIT RAMP AND TRAVELING 35MPH ON A CURVE, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 19, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, GETTING OFF EXIT RAMP AND TRAVELING 35MPH ON A CURVE, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELLERATED SLOWLY WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. VEHICLE HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE ISN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. *AK

May 11, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE ACCELLERATED SLOWLY WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. VEHICLE HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE ISN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. *AK

May 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELLERATED SLOWLY WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. VEHICLE HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE ISN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. *AK

May 11, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE ACCELLERATED SLOWLY WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. VEHICLE HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE ISN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. *AK

May 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING MAJOR BURNS TO DRIVER'S FACE AND SKIN AS WELL AS BREASTS, BURNING THROUGH 3 PIECES OF CLOTHING. *AK WINDSHEILD BROKE BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. *YH

May 5, 2000 Visibility Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING MAJOR BURNS TO DRIVER'S FACE AND SKIN AS WELL AS BREASTS, BURNING THROUGH 3 PIECES OF CLOTHING. *AK WINDSHEILD BROKE BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. *YH

May 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING MAJOR BURNS TO DRIVER'S FACE AND SKIN AS WELL AS BREASTS, BURNING THROUGH 3 PIECES OF CLOTHING. *AK WINDSHEILD BROKE BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. *YH

May 5, 2000 Visibility Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING MAJOR BURNS TO DRIVER'S FACE AND SKIN AS WELL AS BREASTS, BURNING THROUGH 3 PIECES OF CLOTHING. *AK WINDSHEILD BROKE BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. *YH

May 3, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED TRANSMISSION LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, THERE WAS LOSS OF ACCELERATION. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER LINKED THE PROBLEM TO TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE BATTERY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED TRANSMISSION LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, THERE WAS LOSS OF ACCELERATION. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER LINKED THE PROBLEM TO TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE BATTERY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 2, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 2, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE WAS VERY HOT ON THE CAR AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. NO FLUID IN RADIATOR. REFILLED ONLY TO REALIZE A SLOW LEAK. TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY COULDN'T FIND A LEAK BUT SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, SO IT WAS REPLACED. 2 DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SAME PRO...

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE WAS VERY HOT ON THE CAR AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. NO FLUID IN RADIATOR. REFILLED ONLY TO REALIZE A SLOW LEAK. TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY COULDN'T FIND A LEAK BUT SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, SO IT WAS REPLACED. 2 DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SAME PRO...

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE WAS VERY HOT ON THE CAR AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. NO FLUID IN RADIATOR. REFILLED ONLY TO REALIZE A SLOW LEAK. TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY COULDN'T FIND A LEAK BUT SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, SO IT WAS REPLACED. 2 DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SAME PRO...

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE WAS VERY HOT ON THE CAR AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. NO FLUID IN RADIATOR. REFILLED ONLY TO REALIZE A SLOW LEAK. TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY COULDN'T FIND A LEAK BUT SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, SO IT WAS REPLACED. 2 DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SAME PRO...

Apr 24, 2000 Power Train

WHILE LEAVING WORK VEHICLE WAS HESISTATING AT ACCELERATION, OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, AND EVENTUALLY CAR CUT OFF, DEALER SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN NOVEMBER OF 1997 HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Power Train

WHILE LEAVING WORK VEHICLE WAS HESISTATING AT ACCELERATION, OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, AND EVENTUALLY CAR CUT OFF, DEALER SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN NOVEMBER OF 1997 HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

I WISH I COULD BACK UP THE TIME AND RETURN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER I'VE PURCHASED IT FROM, THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR SUCKS BIG TIME.AND I WANT MY MONEY OR A FREE REPAIR FROM MAZDA. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

I WISH I COULD BACK UP THE TIME AND RETURN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER I'VE PURCHASED IT FROM, THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR SUCKS BIG TIME.AND I WANT MY MONEY OR A FREE REPAIR FROM MAZDA. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

I WISH I COULD BACK UP THE TIME AND RETURN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER I'VE PURCHASED IT FROM, THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR SUCKS BIG TIME.AND I WANT MY MONEY OR A FREE REPAIR FROM MAZDA. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

I WISH I COULD BACK UP THE TIME AND RETURN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER I'VE PURCHASED IT FROM, THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR SUCKS BIG TIME.AND I WANT MY MONEY OR A FREE REPAIR FROM MAZDA. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Power Train

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99I005000/SPEEDOMETER FAILURE: DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL ONLY COVERED 1994 VEHICLES, NOT 1995. REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Power Train

MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99I005000/SPEEDOMETER FAILURE: DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL ONLY COVERED 1994 VEHICLES, NOT 1995. REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Mar 27, 2000 Power Train

DOUBLE PARKED IN THE STREET, THEN ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE, AND IT DIDN'T GO INTO DRIVE. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *AK

Mar 27, 2000 Power Train

DOUBLE PARKED IN THE STREET, THEN ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE, AND IT DIDN'T GO INTO DRIVE. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *AK

Mar 25, 2000 Tires

I ORIGINALLY BOUGHT 4 YOKOHAMA TIRES IN 8/98 FROM SEARS/NTB @ MILEAGE OF 106780. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS A TINY CRACK AT OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (MILEAGE APPROX. 141500). SEARS/NTBSTATED THE TIRE COULD NOT BE FIXED AND I HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW YOKOHAMA TIRE (ON 7/19/99 -...

Mar 25, 2000 Tires

I ORIGINALLY BOUGHT 4 YOKOHAMA TIRES IN 8/98 FROM SEARS/NTB @ MILEAGE OF 106780. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS A TINY CRACK AT OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (MILEAGE APPROX. 141500). SEARS/NTBSTATED THE TIRE COULD NOT BE FIXED AND I HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW YOKOHAMA TIRE (ON 7/19/99 -...

Mar 24, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: FAILED AND WAS TOWED TO HAYS MAZDA IN NASHVILLE. HAYS MAZDA REPLACED WITH A REBUILT UNIT. RADIATOR: DISCOVERED TO BE LEAKING BY DEALER, NELSON MAZDA OF NASHVILLE. UNIT WAS REPLACED BY SOUTHERN RADIATOR OF NASHVILLE

Mar 24, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: FAILED AND WAS TOWED TO HAYS MAZDA IN NASHVILLE. HAYS MAZDA REPLACED WITH A REBUILT UNIT. RADIATOR: DISCOVERED TO BE LEAKING BY DEALER, NELSON MAZDA OF NASHVILLE. UNIT WAS REPLACED BY SOUTHERN RADIATOR OF NASHVILLE

Mar 21, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED WITH NO IMPACT, CAUSING CUTS. NO APPARENT CAUSE. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED WITH NO IMPACT, CAUSING CUTS. NO APPARENT CAUSE. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Suspension

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR BROKE DOWN AFTER OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT START--THERE WAS AN OIL LEAKAGE NEAR FILTER--REPLACED OIL AND ENGINE STILL WOULD NOT START

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR BROKE DOWN AFTER OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT START--THERE WAS AN OIL LEAKAGE NEAR FILTER--REPLACED OIL AND ENGINE STILL WOULD NOT START

Mar 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CAR BROKE DOWN AFTER OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT START--THERE WAS AN OIL LEAKAGE NEAR FILTER--REPLACED OIL AND ENGINE STILL WOULD NOT START

Mar 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Suspension

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD DROPPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. 2. REAR SWAY BAR NEEDS NEW FASTENING DEVICE. 3. FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE NEEDS REPLACING. (REPLACED MUFFLER AND PART OF EXHAUST 7 MTHS. PRIOR.) 4. FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE AS OF...

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR BROKE DOWN AFTER OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT START--THERE WAS AN OIL LEAKAGE NEAR FILTER--REPLACED OIL AND ENGINE STILL WOULD NOT START

Mar 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR BROKE DOWN AFTER OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT START--THERE WAS AN OIL LEAKAGE NEAR FILTER--REPLACED OIL AND ENGINE STILL WOULD NOT START

Mar 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CAR BROKE DOWN AFTER OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT START--THERE WAS AN OIL LEAKAGE NEAR FILTER--REPLACED OIL AND ENGINE STILL WOULD NOT START

Feb 19, 2000 Power Train

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO FORCE A RECALL ON THESE TRANSMISSIONS??? *AK

Feb 19, 2000 Power Train

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO FORCE A RECALL ON THESE TRANSMISSIONS??? *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS CORRODE AND BREAK WHICH CAUSES ENGINE TO DROP WHILE DRIVING. BREAKS TRANSMISSON SEALS ON DRIVE AXLE'S CAUSING FLUID LOSS ,OR BREAKS ON AXLE, BURNS THE TRANSMISSION. WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COMMON PROBLEM. *AK.ET.

Feb 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS CORRODE AND BREAK WHICH CAUSES ENGINE TO DROP WHILE DRIVING. BREAKS TRANSMISSON SEALS ON DRIVE AXLE'S CAUSING FLUID LOSS ,OR BREAKS ON AXLE, BURNS THE TRANSMISSION. WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COMMON PROBLEM. *AK.ET.

Feb 2, 2000 Power Train

THE OVERDIRVE LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO ENGAGE INTO THE DRIVE WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO DRIVE. TRANSMISSION IS ALSO STARTING TO SLIP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Power Train

THE OVERDIRVE LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO ENGAGE INTO THE DRIVE WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO DRIVE. TRANSMISSION IS ALSO STARTING TO SLIP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ASPEED OF 35MPH THERE IS ACONSANT NOISE OF METAL OR A RUBBING NOISE I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE BOTH CALIPERS AND BLEED THE SYSTEM BUT THE NOISE CAME BACK AGAIN. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ASPEED OF 35MPH THERE IS ACONSANT NOISE OF METAL OR A RUBBING NOISE I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE BOTH CALIPERS AND BLEED THE SYSTEM BUT THE NOISE CAME BACK AGAIN. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, REBUILT; ENGINE FIRE, CAR TOTALLED, FIRE WENT THROUGH FIRE WALL OF DASH AND ENTERED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, REBUILT; ENGINE FIRE, CAR TOTALLED, FIRE WENT THROUGH FIRE WALL OF DASH AND ENTERED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Seats

SEAT MOVED FOWARD,SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER AT BASE BECOMES TRAPPED BELOW SEAT RECLINER HANDLE, ALLOWING APPX 6INCHES OF SLACK THAT WOULD BE RELEASED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT,IN THEORY CAUSING ME TO SLAM INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Seats

SEAT MOVED FOWARD,SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER AT BASE BECOMES TRAPPED BELOW SEAT RECLINER HANDLE, ALLOWING APPX 6INCHES OF SLACK THAT WOULD BE RELEASED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT,IN THEORY CAUSING ME TO SLAM INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, REBUILT; ENGINE FIRE, CAR TOTALLED, FIRE WENT THROUGH FIRE WALL OF DASH AND ENTERED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, REBUILT; ENGINE FIRE, CAR TOTALLED, FIRE WENT THROUGH FIRE WALL OF DASH AND ENTERED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Seats

SEAT MOVED FOWARD,SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER AT BASE BECOMES TRAPPED BELOW SEAT RECLINER HANDLE, ALLOWING APPX 6INCHES OF SLACK THAT WOULD BE RELEASED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT,IN THEORY CAUSING ME TO SLAM INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Seats

SEAT MOVED FOWARD,SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER AT BASE BECOMES TRAPPED BELOW SEAT RECLINER HANDLE, ALLOWING APPX 6INCHES OF SLACK THAT WOULD BE RELEASED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT,IN THEORY CAUSING ME TO SLAM INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 1998. SHIFTING ALWAYS SEEMED A PROBLEM. TEN MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED A NUMBER OF TIMES AND IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHILE THE DEALER WAS TEST DRIVING...

Jan 10, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 1998. SHIFTING ALWAYS SEEMED A PROBLEM. TEN MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED A NUMBER OF TIMES AND IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHILE THE DEALER WAS TEST DRIVING...

Jan 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 1998. SHIFTING ALWAYS SEEMED A PROBLEM. TEN MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED A NUMBER OF TIMES AND IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHILE THE DEALER WAS TEST DRIVING...

Jan 10, 2000 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 1998. SHIFTING ALWAYS SEEMED A PROBLEM. TEN MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED A NUMBER OF TIMES AND IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHILE THE DEALER WAS TEST DRIVING...

Jan 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 4 TIMES TOTAL, AND NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONIBILITY. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 4 TIMES TOTAL, AND NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONIBILITY. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Power Train

ALTHOUGH NO INJURY OR ACCIDENT OCCURRED, MY WIFE WAS STRANDED IN TRAFFIC AND HAD TO GET HELP TO REMOVE IT FROM TRAFFIC. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED EVENT WITH THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISION. IF YOU VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE, YOU WILL GET A FEELING ON HOW WIDE SPREAD AND DANGEROUS THIS PROBLEM CAN BE. HTT...

Dec 2, 1999 Power Train

ALTHOUGH NO INJURY OR ACCIDENT OCCURRED, MY WIFE WAS STRANDED IN TRAFFIC AND HAD TO GET HELP TO REMOVE IT FROM TRAFFIC. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED EVENT WITH THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISION. IF YOU VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE, YOU WILL GET A FEELING ON HOW WIDE SPREAD AND DANGEROUS THIS PROBLEM CAN BE. HTT...

Dec 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 41,133 MILES SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 44,542 MILES. *MJS

Dec 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 41,133 MILES SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 44,542 MILES. *MJS

Nov 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A CONCRETE BARRIER AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES DUE TO AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A CONCRETE BARRIER AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES DUE TO AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT COLLISION OCCURRING THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V249000. HOWEVER, RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT COLLISION OCCURRING THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V249000. HOWEVER, RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP. DEALER SAID IT WAS A LOOSE CLIP. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED ON THE SAME WINDOW. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THIS WEEKEND "OVERDRIVE OFF" STARTED BLINKING ON MY DASH. CALLED SERVICE IN THE CITY VISITING AND THEY SAID I SHOULD HAVE IT CHECKED WHEN I RETURN HOME. I TOOK IT IN MONDAY EVENING AND WAS TOLD I NEED A COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION (2500.00). A SALELSMAN TOLD ME THEY JUST HAD SOMEONE...

Nov 10, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP. DEALER SAID IT WAS A LOOSE CLIP. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED ON THE SAME WINDOW. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THIS WEEKEND "OVERDRIVE OFF" STARTED BLINKING ON MY DASH. CALLED SERVICE IN THE CITY VISITING AND THEY SAID I SHOULD HAVE IT CHECKED WHEN I RETURN HOME. I TOOK IT IN MONDAY EVENING AND WAS TOLD I NEED A COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION (2500.00). A SALELSMAN TOLD ME THEY JUST HAD SOMEONE...

Nov 9, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE MAKING A LOW SPEED TURN DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSED A CRASH AND INJURIES. IN JAN. 1999, HAD RECALL 98V249000, AND THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE MAKING A LOW SPEED TURN DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSED A CRASH AND INJURIES. IN JAN. 1999, HAD RECALL 98V249000, AND THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSON FLUID BYPASSED THE TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL , SUCKING AIR WITH THE FLUID. FLUID AND CLUTCH PACK BURNED, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWO TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSON FLUID BYPASSED THE TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL , SUCKING AIR WITH THE FLUID. FLUID AND CLUTCH PACK BURNED, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWO TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTER WITHIN THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKETS; 14 OUT OF 16 LIFTERS HAVE GONE BAD. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND HAS MANUFACTURED REPLACEMENT PARTS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED ALL LIFTERS NEED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTER WITHIN THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKETS; 14 OUT OF 16 LIFTERS HAVE GONE BAD. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND HAS MANUFACTURED REPLACEMENT PARTS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED ALL LIFTERS NEED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE AIRFLOW SENSOR WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACE 3XS, THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *YC

Oct 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE AIRFLOW SENSOR WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACE 3XS, THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *YC

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL INTO SPARK PLUGSAND BOTH O2 SENSORS BAD

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL INTO SPARK PLUGSAND BOTH O2 SENSORS BAD

Oct 3, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY CAR. SINCE THEN, I HAVE READ ALOT OF ARTICLES ON THE WEB AND MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME TO REPORT THIS BECAUSE THEY HAVE HAD ALOT OF MAZDA 626 THEY HAVE REPAIRED.

Oct 3, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY CAR. SINCE THEN, I HAVE READ ALOT OF ARTICLES ON THE WEB AND MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME TO REPORT THIS BECAUSE THEY HAVE HAD ALOT OF MAZDA 626 THEY HAVE REPAIRED.

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train

O/D LIGHT FLASHED WHILE DRIVING, CAR SLIPS GEARS, DEALER FLUSHED SYSTEM BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. CAR IS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD.

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train

O/D LIGHT FLASHED WHILE DRIVING, CAR SLIPS GEARS, DEALER FLUSHED SYSTEM BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. CAR IS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD.

Sep 19, 1999 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHIN THREE MONTHS/3,000 MILES! THIS TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE INCONVENIENCE OF BEING 8 HOURS FROM HOME, MOVING OUR DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON, THE MAZDA WAS PACKED FULL, ALONG WITH A CARAVAN OF A MOVING TRUCK AND OUR DAUGHTER'S CAR. THIS WAS NOT T...

Sep 19, 1999 Power Train

THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHIN THREE MONTHS/3,000 MILES! THIS TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE INCONVENIENCE OF BEING 8 HOURS FROM HOME, MOVING OUR DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON, THE MAZDA WAS PACKED FULL, ALONG WITH A CARAVAN OF A MOVING TRUCK AND OUR DAUGHTER'S CAR. THIS WAS NOT T...

Sep 9, 1999 Power Train

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE DID NOT PICK UP SPEED, ALSO WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO REVERSE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Power Train

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE DID NOT PICK UP SPEED, ALSO WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO REVERSE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE STALLS WHEN TRANSMISSION IS PUT INTO NEUTRAL. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. DEALER SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IAC VALVE, REPAIRS WERE DONE, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK *ML

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE STALLS WHEN TRANSMISSION IS PUT INTO NEUTRAL. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. DEALER SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IAC VALVE, REPAIRS WERE DONE, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK *ML

Sep 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING THE FLUID TO SPILL ONTO THE RADIATOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDS NEW RADIATOR AND TRASMISSION. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING THE FLUID TO SPILL ONTO THE RADIATOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDS NEW RADIATOR AND TRASMISSION. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING THE FLUID TO SPILL ONTO THE RADIATOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDS NEW RADIATOR AND TRASMISSION. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING THE FLUID TO SPILL ONTO THE RADIATOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDS NEW RADIATOR AND TRASMISSION. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Power Train

MAZDA NEVER SAID THAT THE COMPUTER WAS BAD, THEY SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. THIS IS THE FOURTH CAR THAT I KNOW OF WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED. I FEEL THAT MAZDA SHOULD BE MADE TO PART FOR PART OF THE DAMAGE. MY DAUGHTER IS A COLLEGE STUDENT, AND CANNOT AFFORD THIS KIND OF EXPENSE, NEITHE...

Sep 1, 1999 Power Train

MAZDA NEVER SAID THAT THE COMPUTER WAS BAD, THEY SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. THIS IS THE FOURTH CAR THAT I KNOW OF WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED. I FEEL THAT MAZDA SHOULD BE MADE TO PART FOR PART OF THE DAMAGE. MY DAUGHTER IS A COLLEGE STUDENT, AND CANNOT AFFORD THIS KIND OF EXPENSE, NEITHE...

Aug 13, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE RPM WOULD DROP DOWN, VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND COULD NOT INCREASE SPEED. DEALER CONTACTED AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED, STATED TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Power Train

AS A CURRENT OWNER OF A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 41,000 MILES. THE WARRANTY IS FOR 3 YEARS OR 50,000 MILES, EVEN THOUGH THE WARRANTY IS OUT, WE REQUEST FROM MAZDA ASSISTANCE FOR PAYMENT OF REPAIRS. ORIGINAL VERBAL CONVERSATION, MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREED TO PAY FOR HALF O...

Aug 13, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE RPM WOULD DROP DOWN, VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND COULD NOT INCREASE SPEED. DEALER CONTACTED AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED, STATED TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Power Train

AS A CURRENT OWNER OF A 1995 MAZDA 626 LX, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 41,000 MILES. THE WARRANTY IS FOR 3 YEARS OR 50,000 MILES, EVEN THOUGH THE WARRANTY IS OUT, WE REQUEST FROM MAZDA ASSISTANCE FOR PAYMENT OF REPAIRS. ORIGINAL VERBAL CONVERSATION, MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREED TO PAY FOR HALF O...

Aug 3, 1999 Power Train

WHY WASN'T THERE A RECALL ON MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS? HOW DOES THE CONSUMER INITIATE A RECALL WHEN A PROBLEM IS FOUND?

Aug 3, 1999 Power Train

WHY WASN'T THERE A RECALL ON MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS? HOW DOES THE CONSUMER INITIATE A RECALL WHEN A PROBLEM IS FOUND?

Jul 30, 1999 Power Train

CAR DOES NOT ENGAGE INTO REVERSE FOR FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS. THE CAR ACTS AS IF IN NUETRAL AND ROLLS FREELY. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE CAR DOES NOT ENGAGE INTO GEAR FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR FEELS AS IF THE TRANMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THE ENGINE WILL INCREASE RPM'S EVEN NO INCREASE...

Jul 30, 1999 Power Train

CAR DOES NOT ENGAGE INTO REVERSE FOR FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS. THE CAR ACTS AS IF IN NUETRAL AND ROLLS FREELY. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE CAR DOES NOT ENGAGE INTO GEAR FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR FEELS AS IF THE TRANMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THE ENGINE WILL INCREASE RPM'S EVEN NO INCREASE...

Jul 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 50 MPH COLLISION, HITTING A TREE AND GOING DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 50 MPH COLLISION, HITTING A TREE AND GOING DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE, WHICH CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO WEAR OUT AND VEHICLE TO DIE OUT. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 20, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE, WHICH CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO WEAR OUT AND VEHICLE TO DIE OUT. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Suspension

THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. COIL SPRING HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Jul 19, 1999 Suspension

THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. COIL SPRING HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Power Train

FLASHING OD LIGHT AT 68800MI, TRANSMISION BEGAN SLAMMING INTO GEAR. CODES INDICATED BAD TORQUE CONVERTER, DEALER SERVICE WOULD NOT REBUILD DUE TO BURNT TRANSMISION FLUID. REPLACEMENT COST $2100. WARANTY ONLY 10000/90DAYS. AAMCO REBUILT TRANSMISION FOR $1750. 50000/3YR WARANTY. ANOTHER TORQUE CONV...

Jul 9, 1999 Power Train

FLASHING OD LIGHT AT 68800MI, TRANSMISION BEGAN SLAMMING INTO GEAR. CODES INDICATED BAD TORQUE CONVERTER, DEALER SERVICE WOULD NOT REBUILD DUE TO BURNT TRANSMISION FLUID. REPLACEMENT COST $2100. WARANTY ONLY 10000/90DAYS. AAMCO REBUILT TRANSMISION FOR $1750. 50000/3YR WARANTY. ANOTHER TORQUE CONV...

Jul 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 12000 TO 15000 MILES. *SLC

Jul 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 12000 TO 15000 MILES. *SLC

Jun 30, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 26, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE STOPPED FOR 20 MINUTES FOLLOWING 3 HOUR HIGHWAY TRIP, BATTERY EXPLODED UPON ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STOPPED FOR 20 MINUTES FOLLOWING 3 HOUR HIGHWAY TRIP, BATTERY EXPLODED UPON ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 26, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE STOPPED FOR 20 MINUTES FOLLOWING 3 HOUR HIGHWAY TRIP, BATTERY EXPLODED UPON ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STOPPED FOR 20 MINUTES FOLLOWING 3 HOUR HIGHWAY TRIP, BATTERY EXPLODED UPON ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 20, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING. TOOK TO DEALER AND SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. PAID FOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED TWICE SINCE. ADVISED BY A NONE MAZADA TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS KNOW TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MAZDA REPAIR PEOPLE HAVE DENIED ANY KNOWLEDG...

Jun 20, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING. TOOK TO DEALER AND SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. PAID FOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED TWICE SINCE. ADVISED BY A NONE MAZADA TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS KNOW TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MAZDA REPAIR PEOPLE HAVE DENIED ANY KNOWLEDG...

Jun 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. ALSO, DRIVER?S SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER PROPERLY.DRIVER HIT THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND SUSTAINED MAJO...

Jun 4, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. ALSO, DRIVER?S SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER PROPERLY.DRIVER HIT THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND SUSTAINED MAJO...

Jun 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash Fire

CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS, DEPLOYED CAUSING A CHEMICAL TO FLOW OUT AND START A FIRE. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other

I'VE HAD MAJOR WORK DONE ON THIS CAR BEFORE THE FOURTH YEAR OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE, AND I FEEL I WAS GIVEN A LEMON. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ONE AGAIN! NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. ALSO, DRIVER?S SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER PROPERLY.DRIVER HIT THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND SUSTAINED MAJO...

Jun 4, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. ALSO, DRIVER?S SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER PROPERLY.DRIVER HIT THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND SUSTAINED MAJO...

Jun 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash Fire

CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS, DEPLOYED CAUSING A CHEMICAL TO FLOW OUT AND START A FIRE. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other

I'VE HAD MAJOR WORK DONE ON THIS CAR BEFORE THE FOURTH YEAR OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE, AND I FEEL I WAS GIVEN A LEMON. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ONE AGAIN! NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

May 14, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THSI VEHICLE. *AK

May 14, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THSI VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT 25 MPH. ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT 25 MPH. ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES. PROBLEM WASN'T DIAGNOSED UNTIL ABOUT 85000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED. NOW, 15000 MILES LATER, TRANSMISSION FAILING AGAIN. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OWNERS OF THIS MODEL CAR. MAZDA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO TAKE RESPON...

Apr 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES. PROBLEM WASN'T DIAGNOSED UNTIL ABOUT 85000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED. NOW, 15000 MILES LATER, TRANSMISSION FAILING AGAIN. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OWNERS OF THIS MODEL CAR. MAZDA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO TAKE RESPON...

Apr 11, 1999 Power Train

THE CAR WAS ONLY 9,000 MILES OVER DEALER WARRANTY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, BUT MAZDA WOULD NOT COVER ANY REPAIRS. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS AND ALL ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE 626 PROBLEM. ONE GUY GUESSED THE YEAR AND MODEL OF MAZDA OVER THE PHONE BEFORE I EVEN TOLD HIM. TO M...

Apr 11, 1999 Power Train

THE CAR WAS ONLY 9,000 MILES OVER DEALER WARRANTY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, BUT MAZDA WOULD NOT COVER ANY REPAIRS. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS AND ALL ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE 626 PROBLEM. ONE GUY GUESSED THE YEAR AND MODEL OF MAZDA OVER THE PHONE BEFORE I EVEN TOLD HIM. TO M...

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED DUE TO OIL SATURATION. YH

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. YH

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED DUE TO OIL SATURATION. YH

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. YH

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED DUE TO OIL SATURATION. YH

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. YH

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED DUE TO OIL SATURATION. YH

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. YH

Mar 24, 1999 Power Train

CAR WAS DRIVEN UNDERE NORMAL CONDITIONS, DOESN'T SEEMS THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD FAIL IN LESS THAN 4 YEARS. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Power Train

CAR WAS DRIVEN UNDERE NORMAL CONDITIONS, DOESN'T SEEMS THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD FAIL IN LESS THAN 4 YEARS. *AK

Mar 21, 1999 Power Train

TRNASMISSION SHUTS UP/DOWN CONSISTENTLY OUT OF CONTROL WHEN DRIVING UP ON SLOPE, AND BANG AND BANG.

Mar 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUTS UP/DOWN CONSISTENTLY OUT OF CONTROL WHEN DRIVING UP ON A SLOPE

Mar 21, 1999 Power Train

AFTER SAS REPROGRAM, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT UP/DOWN OUT OF CONTROL AT ANY SPEED WHEN DRIVING UP ON SLOPE, IT WAS OK BEFORE SAS REPROGRAM. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE REASON

Mar 21, 1999 Power Train

TRNASMISSION SHUTS UP/DOWN CONSISTENTLY OUT OF CONTROL WHEN DRIVING UP ON SLOPE, AND BANG AND BANG.

Mar 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUTS UP/DOWN CONSISTENTLY OUT OF CONTROL WHEN DRIVING UP ON A SLOPE

Mar 21, 1999 Power Train

AFTER SAS REPROGRAM, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT UP/DOWN OUT OF CONTROL AT ANY SPEED WHEN DRIVING UP ON SLOPE, IT WAS OK BEFORE SAS REPROGRAM. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE REASON

Mar 5, 1999 Air Bags Fire

WAS DRIVING ONTO AN EXIT RAMP & SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S AIR BAG IGNITED & THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE & WAS TOTALED. HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE 19 JAN 1999, REGARDING AIR BAG FIRES. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Air Bags Fire

WAS DRIVING ONTO AN EXIT RAMP & SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S AIR BAG IGNITED & THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE & WAS TOTALED. HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE 19 JAN 1999, REGARDING AIR BAG FIRES. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Seats

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT HAS TOTALLY RECLINED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING IN IT AND I WAS DRIVING (ABOUT 50MPH). THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE BACK INJURIES, WOULD BE A PROBLEM IN A CRASH, AND I CANNOT PUT MY CHILD'S SAFETY SEAT IN THIS CAR UNTIL I PAY FOR A $377 PART (A NUT) TO GET IT FIXED....

Feb 17, 1999 Seats

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT HAS TOTALLY RECLINED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING IN IT AND I WAS DRIVING (ABOUT 50MPH). THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE BACK INJURIES, WOULD BE A PROBLEM IN A CRASH, AND I CANNOT PUT MY CHILD'S SAFETY SEAT IN THIS CAR UNTIL I PAY FOR A $377 PART (A NUT) TO GET IT FIXED....

Jan 19, 1999 Visibility

SEALS ON ALL THE WINDOWS ARE COMING OFF, CAUSING LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jan 19, 1999 Visibility

SEALS ON ALL THE WINDOWS ARE COMING OFF, CAUSING LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jan 11, 1999 Power Train

ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS ON ITS OWN, THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE ON ITS OWN ,AND SOMETIMES GEARS WON'T SHIFT AT ALL, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE INTO DRIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Power Train

ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS ON ITS OWN, THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE ON ITS OWN ,AND SOMETIMES GEARS WON'T SHIFT AT ALL, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE INTO DRIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO PULL. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING OFF AND ON AND THE CLUTCH IS BURNING OUT. THE VEHICLE NEEDS OVERHAULING. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO PULL. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING OFF AND ON AND THE CLUTCH IS BURNING OUT. THE VEHICLE NEEDS OVERHAULING. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO PULL. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING OFF AND ON AND THE CLUTCH IS BURNING OUT. THE VEHICLE NEEDS OVERHAULING. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER. ALSO, VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO PULL. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING OFF AND ON AND THE CLUTCH IS BURNING OUT. THE VEHICLE NEEDS OVERHAULING. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT BARELY OVER 50,000 MILES.THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK, CONSIDERING THAT IT COULD GO OUT ON THE FREEWAY OR ANYWHERE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AND SAME COMPLAINT,MAZDA KNOWS THERE IS A DEF...

Jan 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT BARELY OVER 50,000 MILES.THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK, CONSIDERING THAT IT COULD GO OUT ON THE FREEWAY OR ANYWHERE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AND SAME COMPLAINT,MAZDA KNOWS THERE IS A DEF...

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT BARELY OVER 50,000 MILES.THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK, CONSIDERING THAT IT COULD GO OUT ON THE FREEWAY OR ANYWHERE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AND SAME COMPLAINT,MAZDA KNOWS THERE IS A DEF...

Jan 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT BARELY OVER 50,000 MILES.THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK, CONSIDERING THAT IT COULD GO OUT ON THE FREEWAY OR ANYWHERE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AND SAME COMPLAINT,MAZDA KNOWS THERE IS A DEF...

Dec 22, 1998 Power Train

WHEN AT ANY SPEED THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND THE GEAR SHIFTS VERY HARD, THE VEHICLE JERKS/ SHAKES. ALSO, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN AT ANY SPEED THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND THE GEAR SHIFTS VERY HARD, THE VEHICLE JERKS/ SHAKES. ALSO, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Power Train

WHEN AT ANY SPEED THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND THE GEAR SHIFTS VERY HARD, THE VEHICLE JERKS/ SHAKES. ALSO, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN AT ANY SPEED THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND THE GEAR SHIFTS VERY HARD, THE VEHICLE JERKS/ SHAKES. ALSO, THERE IS SOME TYPE OF FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 18, 1998 Tires

TIRES FAILED.

Dec 18, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR VALVE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING.

Dec 18, 1998 Tires

TIRES FAILED.

Dec 18, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR VALVE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING.

Dec 14, 1998 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITH NO CORRECTION TO THE PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INTIAL PROBLEM WAS THE OD LIGHT WAS BLINKING, WHEN THE LIGHT BLINKED THE...

Dec 14, 1998 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITH NO CORRECTION TO THE PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INTIAL PROBLEM WAS THE OD LIGHT WAS BLINKING, WHEN THE LIGHT BLINKED THE...

Dec 11, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. AFTERWARDS, THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM SHIFTING GEARS. DEALER STATES THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 11, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. AFTERWARDS, THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM SHIFTING GEARS. DEALER STATES THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR/DOWNSHIFTS INAPPROPRIATELY, WITHOUT WARNING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERSHIP IS AT A LOSS.

Dec 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR/DOWNSHIFTS INAPPROPRIATELY, WITHOUT WARNING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERSHIP IS AT A LOSS.

Nov 24, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, JERKING INTO GEAR, ETC. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, JERKING INTO GEAR, ETC. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DIDN'T GIVE ANY PRIOR WARNNIG AND EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START UP. DEALER PUT A COMPUTER CHIP ON THE VEHICLE AND STILL COULDN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DIDN'T GIVE ANY PRIOR WARNNIG AND EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START UP. DEALER PUT A COMPUTER CHIP ON THE VEHICLE AND STILL COULDN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT. GIVING PRIOR WARNNIG BEFOR GOING OUT, AND THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME AND KICK THE GEAR OUT OF OVERDRIVE.THE ENGINE RAISES UP REAL FAST AND GOT NOT GOING ANYWHERE, BUT THEN THE GEAR WILL GO BACK INTO NEUTRA.L AFTER 45 SECONDS IT WI...

Oct 28, 1998 Power Train

THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS AN INTERNAL GASKET DEFECT FOR WHICH THERE IS A

Oct 28, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT. GIVING PRIOR WARNNIG BEFOR GOING OUT, AND THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME AND KICK THE GEAR OUT OF OVERDRIVE.THE ENGINE RAISES UP REAL FAST AND GOT NOT GOING ANYWHERE, BUT THEN THE GEAR WILL GO BACK INTO NEUTRA.L AFTER 45 SECONDS IT WI...

Oct 28, 1998 Power Train

THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS AN INTERNAL GASKET DEFECT FOR WHICH THERE IS A

Oct 26, 1998 Steering

WHILE THE DAUGHTER OF THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING TO THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND SPIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAUSE REMAINS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 26, 1998 Steering

WHILE THE DAUGHTER OF THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING TO THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND SPIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAUSE REMAINS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Power Train

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Oct 19, 1998 Power Train

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Oct 19, 1998 Power Train

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Oct 19, 1998 Power Train

DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND TRANSMISSION SLIPS.

Oct 16, 1998 Power Train Crash

WHEN PUTTING THE PARKING PAWL IN PARKING AND APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE, THEN SHE CAME OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD HEARD A NOISE, AND VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL, AND STRIKING THREE VEHICLE BEHIND. ACCORDING TO CONSUMER, SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD...

Oct 16, 1998 Power Train Crash

WHEN PUTTING THE PARKING PAWL IN PARKING AND APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE, THEN SHE CAME OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD HEARD A NOISE, AND VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL, AND STRIKING THREE VEHICLE BEHIND. ACCORDING TO CONSUMER, SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD...

Aug 27, 1998 Power Train

MECHANIC STATED THAT THE THRUST BEARING DISINTEGRATED. THIS WAS DUE TO TORQUE ON THE AXLE AT THE POINT IN COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE TRUSTE BEARING. THE TORQUE ON THE AXLE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION MOUNT WHICH ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO MOVED WHEN MAKING TURNS.

Aug 27, 1998 Power Train

MECHANIC STATED THAT THE THRUST BEARING DISINTEGRATED. THIS WAS DUE TO TORQUE ON THE AXLE AT THE POINT IN COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE TRUSTE BEARING. THE TORQUE ON THE AXLE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION MOUNT WHICH ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO MOVED WHEN MAKING TURNS.

Jul 30, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 30, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DEALERS REPLACED ARCH PLUG WIRE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT WEATHER STRIPPING COMES APART ON DRIVER'S DOOR, RATTLE NOISE FROM MUFFLER, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO FAR IN, ENGINE MISS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

Jul 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO MAKE A HARD SHIIFT AND LEAK OIL. DEALER INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING IT.

Jul 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO MAKE A HARD SHIIFT AND LEAK OIL. DEALER INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BURNED OUT AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING IT.

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR WHEN PUT INTO ANY GEAR. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR WHEN PUT INTO ANY GEAR. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 23, 1998 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DASHBOARD LIGHTING GOES OUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DISENGAGE WHEN USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, AND THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES RANDOMLY. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS EXTREMELY ROUGH WHEN CHANGE GEARS, VEHICLE VIBRATE...

Jul 23, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DASHBOARD LIGHTING GOES OUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DISENGAGE WHEN USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, AND THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES RANDOMLY. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS EXTREMELY ROUGH WHEN CHANGE GEARS, VEHICLE VIBRATE...

Jul 23, 1998 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DASHBOARD LIGHTING GOES OUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DISENGAGE WHEN USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, AND THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES RANDOMLY. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS EXTREMELY ROUGH WHEN CHANGE GEARS, VEHICLE VIBRATE...

Jul 23, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DASHBOARD LIGHTING GOES OUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DISENGAGE WHEN USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, AND THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES RANDOMLY. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS EXTREMELY ROUGH WHEN CHANGE GEARS, VEHICLE VIBRATE...

Jul 7, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 50-70MPH THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER, DLR CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 50-70MPH THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER, DLR CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO VEHICLE SHIFTS ERRACTICALLY. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DELAERS CANNOT DUPLICATE. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO VEHICLE SHIFTS ERRACTICALLY. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DELAERS CANNOT DUPLICATE. *AK

Jun 9, 1998 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHTS IS FLASHING, AND THE VEHICLE JERKS WHEN THE GEARS ARE CHANGING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WENT OFF. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. IN JANUARY OF 1997, THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, DEALER...

Jun 9, 1998 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHTS IS FLASHING, AND THE VEHICLE JERKS WHEN THE GEARS ARE CHANGING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WENT OFF. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. IN JANUARY OF 1997, THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, DEALER...

Jun 3, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.

Jun 3, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.

Jun 3, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.

Jun 3, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.

May 28, 1998 Power Train

ELECTRONIC OVERDRIVE FAILED.

May 28, 1998 Power Train

ELECTRONIC OVERDRIVE FAILED.

May 25, 1998 Tires

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 CALLS FOR ONLY 26 PSI AIR PRESSURE IN ITS REAR TIRES. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN EXTREMELY LOW AIR PRESSURE. ON A RECENT TRIP TO A HIGH ALTITUDE AREA (NEW MEXICO) THE TIRE PRESSURE IN THE REARS INDICATED LESS THAN 20PSI COLD. IS THIS AIR PRESSURE TOO LOW AND UNSAFE?

May 25, 1998 Tires

MY 1995 MAZDA 626 CALLS FOR ONLY 26 PSI AIR PRESSURE IN ITS REAR TIRES. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN EXTREMELY LOW AIR PRESSURE. ON A RECENT TRIP TO A HIGH ALTITUDE AREA (NEW MEXICO) THE TIRE PRESSURE IN THE REARS INDICATED LESS THAN 20PSI COLD. IS THIS AIR PRESSURE TOO LOW AND UNSAFE?

Apr 28, 1998 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DEALER SAYS THE VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DEALER SAYS THE VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS CATCH ON THE SEATBACK HANDLE WHEN THE SEAT IS MOVED BACK/FORTH.

Apr 14, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS CATCH ON THE SEATBACK HANDLE WHEN THE SEAT IS MOVED BACK/FORTH.

Mar 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS CUT OFF WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 10, 1998 Power Train

POWER TRAIN TRANSMISSION MALFUNTION.

Mar 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS CUT OFF WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 10, 1998 Power Train

POWER TRAIN TRANSMISSION MALFUNTION.

Jan 16, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES HARSH ENGAGEMENT.

Jan 16, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES HARSH ENGAGEMENT.

Dec 15, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER WANTS AIR BAG DISCONNECTED.

Dec 15, 1997 Air Bags

CONSUMER WANTS AIR BAG DISCONNECTED.

Dec 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ALL LIGHTING ASSEMBLY, SUCH AS HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS TOTALLY WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Dec 1, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ALL LIGHTING ASSEMBLY, SUCH AS HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS TOTALLY WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION KNOCKS AND BANGS INTO GEAR.

Nov 18, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION KNOCKS AND BANGS INTO GEAR.

Nov 17, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY, LEAVING THE SEATBELT LOOSE WHEN BUCKLED UP. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY, LEAVING THE SEATBELT LOOSE WHEN BUCKLED UP. *AK

Oct 20, 1997 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED. MJS

Oct 20, 1997 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED. MJS

Oct 7, 1997 Air Bags

95E006001; MR. BENIOT WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS RECALL. MR.BENOIT JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED, AND HE WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. *AK

Oct 7, 1997 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGERS AIR BAG.

Oct 7, 1997 Air Bags

95E006001; MR. BENIOT WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS RECALL. MR.BENOIT JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED, AND HE WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. *AK

Oct 7, 1997 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGERS AIR BAG.

Oct 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

EA97012, WHILE DRIVING THE 10-15 MPH THE VEHCLE WENT OVER A SMALL DIP DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITH NO DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, RESULTING INJURIES. DEALER CLAIMED THAT IT WAS UNDERICARRAGE IMPACT WITH CAUSED THE DEPLOYMENT. *AK

Oct 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

EA97012, WHILE DRIVING THE 10-15 MPH THE VEHCLE WENT OVER A SMALL DIP DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITH NO DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, RESULTING INJURIES. DEALER CLAIMED THAT IT WAS UNDERICARRAGE IMPACT WITH CAUSED THE DEPLOYMENT. *AK

Oct 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AND ALSO HESITATES WHEN PUTTING CAR IN GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO FOR HIM. ALSO, VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE INTERSTATE ON 10-02-98. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP...

Oct 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AND ALSO HESITATES WHEN PUTTING CAR IN GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO FOR HIM. ALSO, VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE INTERSTATE ON 10-02-98. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP...

Oct 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AND ALSO HESITATES WHEN PUTTING CAR IN GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO FOR HIM. ALSO, VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE INTERSTATE ON 10-02-98. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP...

Oct 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AND ALSO HESITATES WHEN PUTTING CAR IN GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO FOR HIM. ALSO, VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE INTERSTATE ON 10-02-98. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP...

Sep 24, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH DUE TO CONTAMINATION WHEN COFFEE SPILLED FROM BUILT-IN BEVERAGE HOLDER. VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Electrical System

COMPUTER FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH DUE TO CONTAMINATION WHEN COFFEE SPILLED FROM BUILT-IN BEVERAGE HOLDER. VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SANDWICH CRASH, WHERE THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE OBTAINED SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF DAMAGES, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 4, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SANDWICH CRASH, WHERE THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE OBTAINED SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF DAMAGES, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO OPEN UPON REAR END IMPACT ON DECEMBER, 23, 1996; BOTH AIR BAGS OPENED WITHOUT IMPACT CAUSING TEENAGE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE.

Jul 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO OPEN UPON REAR END IMPACT ON DECEMBER, 23, 1996; BOTH AIR BAGS OPENED WITHOUT IMPACT CAUSING TEENAGE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE.

Jul 10, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH , VEHICLE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND HIT HEAD-ON. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DUP OF 974266, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH , VEHICLE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND HIT HEAD-ON. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DUP OF 974266, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK

Jul 3, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 TO 25 MPH STRUCK A POTHOLE AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER STATED THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A FAULTY COCK SPRING IN THE AIRBAG.

Jul 3, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 TO 25 MPH STRUCK A POTHOLE AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER STATED THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A FAULTY COCK SPRING IN THE AIRBAG.

Jul 1, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. *AK

Jul 1, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. *AK

Jun 26, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CITY LIMITS, 25 MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT. SHATTERED DRIVER'S CONTACT LENS, LOOSENED LOWER TEETH, ABRASIONS & BURNS, AIRBAG REPLACED, REPORTED BY OWNER'S SISTER. *AK

Jun 26, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CITY LIMITS, 25 MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT. SHATTERED DRIVER'S CONTACT LENS, LOOSENED LOWER TEETH, ABRASIONS & BURNS, AIRBAG REPLACED, REPORTED BY OWNER'S SISTER. *AK

May 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE RAN OVER A POTHOLE AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. DUP OF 813524, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK

May 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE RAN OVER A POTHOLE AND BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. DUP OF 813524, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK

May 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN 30MPH FRONTAL CRASH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN 30MPH FRONTAL CRASH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 2, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A (3) CAR CRASH, REARENDING A VEHICLE. ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED CONSUMER. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. NO FINDINGS ON VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *AK

May 2, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A (3) CAR CRASH, REARENDING A VEHICLE. ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED CONSUMER. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. NO FINDINGS ON VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *AK

Apr 29, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PLACING FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE THROTTLE GOES WIDE OPEN. CONSUMER HAS TO TURN OFF IGNITION TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLLEM. *AK

Apr 29, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PLACING FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE THROTTLE GOES WIDE OPEN. CONSUMER HAS TO TURN OFF IGNITION TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLLEM. *AK

Apr 28, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ACCIDENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. OCCUPANT RECEIVED BURNS TO HER FACE.*AK

Apr 28, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ACCIDENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. OCCUPANT RECEIVED BURNS TO HER FACE.*AK

Apr 23, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 6:00 POSITION , DRIVING AT SPEED 25MPH, THEN IMPACTED AGAIN 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 23, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 6:00 POSITION , DRIVING AT SPEED 25MPH, THEN IMPACTED AGAIN 12:00 POSITION, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.

Mar 12, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG, CAUSING BURNS TO DRIVER'S FACE/ARMS.

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.

Mar 12, 1997 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG, CAUSING BURNS TO DRIVER'S FACE/ARMS.

Feb 11, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO A LOWER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING, OWNER IS CONCERNED ABOUT PROBLEM, DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO A LOWER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING, OWNER IS CONCERNED ABOUT PROBLEM, DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAR STARTED TO SMOKE, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED THE FUEL THROTTLE, GOT THE CAR BACK AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, CAR IS BACK AT DEALER AND HE IS GOING TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION . *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Power Train Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAR STARTED TO SMOKE, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED THE FUEL THROTTLE, GOT THE CAR BACK AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, CAR IS BACK AT DEALER AND HE IS GOING TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION . *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAR STARTED TO SMOKE, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED THE FUEL THROTTLE, GOT THE CAR BACK AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, CAR IS BACK AT DEALER AND HE IS GOING TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION . *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Power Train Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAR STARTED TO SMOKE, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED THE FUEL THROTTLE, GOT THE CAR BACK AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, CAR IS BACK AT DEALER AND HE IS GOING TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION . *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT HIS DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT STAYS UNDER THE SIDE OF THE SEAT, OWNER NOTES IF YANKING ON THE SEAT BELT SEATBACK IS THROWN. *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES THAT HIS DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT STAYS UNDER THE SIDE OF THE SEAT, OWNER NOTES IF YANKING ON THE SEAT BELT SEATBACK IS THROWN. *AK

Jan 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH IN RAINY WEATHER.

Jan 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH IN RAINY WEATHER.

Dec 26, 1996 Air Bags

RECALL RELATED, 95V006, AIRBAG MODULE; WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED 35 MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING INJURIES AND NO IMPACT WAS INVOLVED. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Air Bags

RECALL RELATED, 95V006, AIRBAG MODULE; WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED 35 MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING INJURIES AND NO IMPACT WAS INVOLVED. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE (4 OR 5 INCHES ) OF WATER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND STOPPED BECAUSE WATER WAS STUCK IN THE ENGINE THROUGH THE AIR INTAKE FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE (4 OR 5 INCHES ) OF WATER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND STOPPED BECAUSE WATER WAS STUCK IN THE ENGINE THROUGH THE AIR INTAKE FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . *AK

Sep 5, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE RAN INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Sep 5, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE RAN INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS, CAUSING FACIAL CUTS/FRACTURES.

Aug 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS, CAUSING FACIAL CUTS/FRACTURES.

Aug 15, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 15, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CAR ACCELERATED TO A VERY HIGH SPEED, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, HIT ANOTHER CAR IN SOMEONE'S DRIVEWAY. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR ACCELERATED TO A VERY HIGH SPEED, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, HIT ANOTHER CAR IN SOMEONE'S DRIVEWAY. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CAR ACCELERATED TO A VERY HIGH SPEED, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, HIT ANOTHER CAR IN SOMEONE'S DRIVEWAY. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR ACCELERATED TO A VERY HIGH SPEED, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, HIT ANOTHER CAR IN SOMEONE'S DRIVEWAY. *AK

Jun 28, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS IF WHEELS SLIGHTLY TURNED WHEN PARKED ON INLCLINE, REQUIRING A GREAT DEAL OF STRENGTH TO UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL. *DH

Jun 28, 1996 Seats

MATERIAL EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.

Jun 28, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS IF WHEELS SLIGHTLY TURNED WHEN PARKED ON INLCLINE, REQUIRING A GREAT DEAL OF STRENGTH TO UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL. *DH

Jun 28, 1996 Seats

MATERIAL EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.

Jun 3, 1996 Power Train Crash

WHILE PARKED CAR IN PARK GEAR/EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND NO OCCUPANTS, CAR BEGAN TO HAVE WRATCHETING NOISE.THEN THE CAR ROLLED DOWN BACKWARDS BY ITSELF IN PARK.*AK

Jun 3, 1996 Power Train Crash

WHILE PARKED CAR IN PARK GEAR/EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND NO OCCUPANTS, CAR BEGAN TO HAVE WRATCHETING NOISE.THEN THE CAR ROLLED DOWN BACKWARDS BY ITSELF IN PARK.*AK

May 6, 1996 Seats

SEAT MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMABLE, BURNS IN THE INTERIOR DUE TO ASHES OF CIGARETTES.

May 6, 1996 Seats

SEAT MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMABLE, BURNS IN THE INTERIOR DUE TO ASHES OF CIGARETTES.

May 3, 1996 Seats

PASSENGERS SEAT LATCH FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO RECLINE WITH MINIMAL PRESSURE APPLIED.

May 3, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION WIRES FAILED.

May 3, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HOSE DISCONNECTED.

May 3, 1996 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME TWISTED.

May 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ROTORS FAILED. *DSH

May 3, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 3, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR SURGES FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY.

May 3, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP FAILED, REDUCING VISIBILITY.

May 3, 1996 Seats

PASSENGERS SEAT LATCH FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO RECLINE WITH MINIMAL PRESSURE APPLIED.

May 3, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION WIRES FAILED.

May 3, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HOSE DISCONNECTED.

May 3, 1996 Seats

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME TWISTED.

May 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ROTORS FAILED. *DSH

May 3, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 3, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR SURGES FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY.

May 3, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP FAILED, REDUCING VISIBILITY.

Apr 25, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. OWNER WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN DROVE OVER A SLIGHT ROAD DISFIGURATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. OWNER WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN DROVE OVER A SLIGHT ROAD DISFIGURATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIR BAG, SHATTERING PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. *DH

Apr 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG, CAUSING INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH

Apr 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIR BAG, SHATTERING PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. *DH

Apr 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG, CAUSING INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH

Apr 9, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG CAUSED ACCIDENT/INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH

Apr 9, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIR BAG CAUSED WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER.

Apr 9, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG CAUSED ACCIDENT/INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH

Apr 9, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIR BAG CAUSED WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER.

Mar 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION; THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP IN TRAFFIC. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION; THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP IN TRAFFIC. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Air Bags

WHEN COMING OFF A HIGHWAY RAMP AT 60MPH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Air Bags

WHEN COMING OFF A HIGHWAY RAMP AT 60MPH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 9, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

Mar 9, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

Feb 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Feb 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

(2) SETS OF BRAKE PADS/SHOES REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR W/DEALER INDICATING DRIVER APPEARS TO RIDE BRAKES? PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

(2) SETS OF BRAKE PADS/SHOES REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR W/DEALER INDICATING DRIVER APPEARS TO RIDE BRAKES? PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

(2) SETS OF BRAKE PADS/SHOES REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR W/DEALER INDICATING DRIVER APPEARS TO RIDE BRAKES? PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

(2) SETS OF BRAKE PADS/SHOES REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR W/DEALER INDICATING DRIVER APPEARS TO RIDE BRAKES? PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSIN BLEW OUT AT 8,000 MILES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSIN BLEW OUT AT 8,000 MILES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SURGED AND WHEN FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE SURGED AND WHEN FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE SURGED AND WHEN FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE SURGED AND WHEN FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, HAS TO BE REPLACED. JUST PURCHASED 9/15/95. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, HAS TO BE REPLACED. JUST PURCHASED 9/15/95. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT 0F DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING A FRONT-END COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Oct 31, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER SMELL THE FUMES BUT CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT 0F DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING A FRONT-END COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Oct 31, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER SMELL THE FUMES BUT CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT

Sep 24, 1995 Electrical System Crash

DIFFICULTY LOCATING HORN BUTTONS DUE TO DESIGN OF BUTTONS, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *TT

Sep 24, 1995 Electrical System Crash

DIFFICULTY LOCATING HORN BUTTONS DUE TO DESIGN OF BUTTONS, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *TT

Sep 19, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 50 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, APPLIED BRAKES AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES FAILED, IMPACT 3:00 POSITION. T *JB

Sep 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 50 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, APPLIED BRAKES AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES FAILED, IMPACT 3:00 POSITION. T *JB

Sep 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 50 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, APPLIED BRAKES AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES FAILED, IMPACT 3:00 POSITION. T

Sep 19, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 50 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, APPLIED BRAKES AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES FAILED, IMPACT 3:00 POSITION. T *JB

Sep 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 50 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, APPLIED BRAKES AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES FAILED, IMPACT 3:00 POSITION. T *JB

Sep 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 50 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, APPLIED BRAKES AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES FAILED, IMPACT 3:00 POSITION. T

Aug 22, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE GASKET DUE TO AN OIL LEAK, ALSO REPLACED DRAIN WASHER. *AK

Aug 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE GASKET DUE TO AN OIL LEAK, ALSO REPLACED DRAIN WASHER. *AK

Jul 20, 1995 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR JAMS, CAUSING PASSENGERS TO BE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS ATTEMPTED TO BE REPAIRED APPROX. 4 TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS. TT

Jul 20, 1995 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR JAMS, CAUSING PASSENGERS TO BE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS ATTEMPTED TO BE REPAIRED APPROX. 4 TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS. TT

Jul 12, 1995 Seats

HEADREST KEEPS JUMPING UP, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY, DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 12, 1995 Seats

HEADREST KEEPS JUMPING UP, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY, DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 5, 1995 Power Train

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS/HARD SHIFTING/ROUGH IDLE.

May 5, 1995 Power Train

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS/HARD SHIFTING/ROUGH IDLE.

Feb 9, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL; CONSUMER WAS COMING OUT OF THE PARK LOT FROM THE MALL AND STEERING LOCK UP. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL; CONSUMER WAS COMING OUT OF THE PARK LOT FROM THE MALL AND STEERING LOCK UP. TT