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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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Jun 21, 2016 Electrical System 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Jun 21, 2016 Engine 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Jun 21, 2016 Electrical System 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Jun 21, 2016 Engine 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Mar 16, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED TO WORK FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOUR DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT ...

Mar 16, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED TO WORK FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOUR DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT ...

Jan 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. AFTER PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A WHILE AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON WITH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WIND...

Jan 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. AFTER PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A WHILE AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON WITH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WIND...

Apr 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED A THREE INCH CRACK. THE MECHANIC ...

Apr 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR

Apr 21, 2015 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR

Apr 21, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR

Apr 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED A THREE INCH CRACK. THE MECHANIC ...

Apr 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR

Apr 21, 2015 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR

Apr 21, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

THREE INCH CRACK IN TOP OF RULE TANK ,SEAT BELTS BROKE AND SLOW TO ROLE BACK UP AND PLASTIC PARTS USED IN DOOR OPENING MECHANISM BROKE. *TR

Mar 11, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I SMELLED GAS WHENEVER I WOULD GET GAS FOR THE CAR OR SPEED UP THE CAR. SO I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT WAS SOME SORT OF A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANK. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT IT IS. *TR

Mar 11, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I SMELLED GAS WHENEVER I WOULD GET GAS FOR THE CAR OR SPEED UP THE CAR. SO I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT WAS SOME SORT OF A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANK. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT IT IS. *TR

Feb 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 213,365 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND POWERED ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK PILLAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURE...

Feb 24, 2015 Air Bags Crash 213,365 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND POWERED ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK PILLAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURE...

Feb 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 213,365 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND POWERED ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK PILLAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURE...

Feb 24, 2015 Air Bags Crash 213,365 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND POWERED ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK PILLAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURE...

Jul 18, 2013 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFAC...

Jul 18, 2013 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFAC...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 108,750 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 O/D LIGHT FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 108,750 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 O/D LIGHT FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING. *TR

Jun 28, 2010 Air Bags 196,500 mi

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626. WITHOUT ANY REASON, WHILE DRIVING. CAUSING SCRAPES AND BRUISING, AND THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. *TR

Jun 28, 2010 Air Bags 196,500 mi

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626. WITHOUT ANY REASON, WHILE DRIVING. CAUSING SCRAPES AND BRUISING, AND THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. *TR

Jan 7, 2010 Power Train 167,000 mi

HI I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AND THE O/D LIGHT JUST WENT OFF AT 176,000 MILES. I READ SEVERAL FORUMS ONLINE AND THEY ALL SAID ITS MOST LIKELY A AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAN B VERY DANGEROUS TO US DRIVERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS NEXT TO US ON THE ROAD. I ADVICE TO PLEASE HAVE MAZDA...

Jan 7, 2010 Power Train 167,000 mi

HI I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AND THE O/D LIGHT JUST WENT OFF AT 167,000 MILES. I READ SEVERAL FORUMS ONLINE AND THEY ALL SAID ITS MOST LIKELY A AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS TO US DRIVERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS NEXT TO US ON THE ROAD. I ADVICE TO PLEASE HAVE MAZD...

Jan 7, 2010 Power Train 167,000 mi

HI I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AND THE O/D LIGHT JUST WENT OFF AT 176,000 MILES. I READ SEVERAL FORUMS ONLINE AND THEY ALL SAID ITS MOST LIKELY A AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAN B VERY DANGEROUS TO US DRIVERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS NEXT TO US ON THE ROAD. I ADVICE TO PLEASE HAVE MAZDA...

Jan 7, 2010 Power Train 167,000 mi

HI I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AND THE O/D LIGHT JUST WENT OFF AT 167,000 MILES. I READ SEVERAL FORUMS ONLINE AND THEY ALL SAID ITS MOST LIKELY A AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS TO US DRIVERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS NEXT TO US ON THE ROAD. I ADVICE TO PLEASE HAVE MAZD...

Sep 2, 2009 Power Train 126,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 FAILED. AS I DID RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED ONCE BEFORE WITH A PREVIOUS OWNER. FURTHER RESEARCH HAS SHOWN ME THAT THE "CD4E" TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR IS A "KNOWN" DEFECTIVE PART AMONG OWNERS OF THIS PARTICULAR CAR. I ONLY HAD ...

Sep 2, 2009 Power Train 126,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 FAILED. AS I DID RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED ONCE BEFORE WITH A PREVIOUS OWNER. FURTHER RESEARCH HAS SHOWN ME THAT THE "CD4E" TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR IS A "KNOWN" DEFECTIVE PART AMONG OWNERS OF THIS PARTICULAR CAR. I ONLY HAD ...

Aug 31, 2009 Power Train

SECOND TIME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED!!! *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Power Train

SECOND TIME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED!!! *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Power Train 143,000 mi

THE O/D OFF LIGHT ON VEHICLE FLASHES. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS KNOWN TO MAZDA. MAZDA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND RECALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THESE VEHICLES. THIS VEHICLE IS USED BY MY KIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. THEY ARE AT RISK. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Power Train 143,000 mi

THE O/D OFF LIGHT ON VEHICLE FLASHES. I NOW UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS KNOWN TO MAZDA. MAZDA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND RECALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THESE VEHICLES. THIS VEHICLE IS USED BY MY KIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. THEY ARE AT RISK. *TR

Aug 19, 2009 Power Train 92,000 mi

MAZDA 626 1996, OD-OFF BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TR

Aug 19, 2009 Power Train 92,000 mi

MAZDA 626 1996, OD-OFF BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TR

May 1, 2009 Power Train 176,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SEAL LEAKING. *TR

May 1, 2009 Power Train 176,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SEAL LEAKING. *TR

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON 1996 MAZDA 626. REPLACED WITH USED TRANSMISSION THAT ALSO FAILED WITHIN 3 MONTHS. *TR

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON 1996 MAZDA 626. REPLACED WITH USED TRANSMISSION THAT ALSO FAILED WITHIN 3 MONTHS. *TR

Sep 29, 2008 Power Train 170,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 626 IN 2003. I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE RESEARCH BEFOREHAND. I INSTALLED A TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THE SAME WEEK. I'M ALSO RELIGIOUS ABOUT CHANGING THE FLUID. I ONLY DRIVE IN TOWN, LESS THAN 10 MILES PER DAY. MY O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AS I WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED AT A...

Sep 29, 2008 Power Train 170,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 626 IN 2003. I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE RESEARCH BEFOREHAND. I INSTALLED A TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THE SAME WEEK. I'M ALSO RELIGIOUS ABOUT CHANGING THE FLUID. I ONLY DRIVE IN TOWN, LESS THAN 10 MILES PER DAY. MY O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AS I WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED AT A...

Sep 24, 2008 Power Train 165,822 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 96 MAZDA 626 JUST STARTED ACTING UP ONE DAY IT WILL WORK FINE UNTIL IT WARMS UP THEN IT STARTS SLIPPING BADLY EVENTUALLY ACTING LIKE ITS IN NEUTRAL. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING BUT CHANGED THE FLUID YET BUT IM SURE ILL HAVE TO. THE PERSON I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HAD THE SAME PROBLEM...

Sep 24, 2008 Power Train 165,822 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 96 MAZDA 626 JUST STARTED ACTING UP ONE DAY IT WILL WORK FINE UNTIL IT WARMS UP THEN IT STARTS SLIPPING BADLY EVENTUALLY ACTING LIKE ITS IN NEUTRAL. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING BUT CHANGED THE FLUID YET BUT IM SURE ILL HAVE TO. THE PERSON I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HAD THE SAME PROBLEM...

Jun 4, 2008 Power Train 120,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS IN 1996 MAZDA 626 . *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Power Train 120,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS IN 1996 MAZDA 626 . *TR

May 17, 2008 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 96 MAZDA 626 THAT IS HAVING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND AM BEING TOLD THAT IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THAT WOULD COST WELL OVER $400 BECAUSE I NEEDED THE MAZDA BRANDED ONE FROM A DEALERSHIP. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SWITCH IS FAULTY. WHICH THE GUY I...

May 17, 2008 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 96 MAZDA 626 THAT IS HAVING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND AM BEING TOLD THAT IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THAT WOULD COST WELL OVER $400 BECAUSE I NEEDED THE MAZDA BRANDED ONE FROM A DEALERSHIP. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SWITCH IS FAULTY. WHICH THE GUY I...

Mar 28, 2008 Power Train

OVER DRIVE LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING, REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWO TIME AND CAR O/D LIGHT STILL BLINKS, TRANSMISSION ABOUT TO GO OUT AGAIN!!!! *TR

Mar 28, 2008 Power Train

OVER DRIVE LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING, REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWO TIME AND CAR O/D LIGHT STILL BLINKS, TRANSMISSION ABOUT TO GO OUT AGAIN!!!! *TR

Mar 6, 2008 Power Train 108,500 mi

ON MY 1996 MY MAZDA 626 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND THERE WAS THOUSANDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINT I THINK IS WAS A OVER DRIVE SOLENOID OR A SENSOR THAT CONTROL GEAR SHIFTING. APPARENTLY THIS HAPPENS TO ALOT OF MAZDA 626'S AND ...

Mar 6, 2008 Power Train 108,500 mi

ON MY 1996 MY MAZDA 626 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND THERE WAS THOUSANDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINT I THINK IS WAS A OVER DRIVE SOLENOID OR A SENSOR THAT CONTROL GEAR SHIFTING. APPARENTLY THIS HAPPENS TO ALOT OF MAZDA 626'S AND ...

Oct 17, 2007 Power Train 82,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AT APPROXIMATELY 82,000 MILES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. I HAD REBUILT AND NOW IT IS FAILING AGAIN. I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP FIXING THIS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM TO START WITH. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. I UNDER...

Oct 17, 2007 Power Train 82,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX AT APPROXIMATELY 82,000 MILES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. I HAD REBUILT AND NOW IT IS FAILING AGAIN. I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP FIXING THIS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM TO START WITH. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. I UNDER...

Sep 29, 2007 Power Train 157,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTS BUCKING AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE HIT IN THE BACK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 29, 2007 Power Train 157,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTS BUCKING AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE HIT IN THE BACK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB

Aug 23, 2007 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WENT BACK TO VEHICLE CRANKED IT UP, AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE SHIFTER WOULD MOVE BUT TRANNY DID NOTHING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. TRANNY WORKED FINE BEFORE IT WAS PARKED. *TR

Aug 23, 2007 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WENT BACK TO VEHICLE CRANKED IT UP, AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE SHIFTER WOULD MOVE BUT TRANNY DID NOTHING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. TRANNY WORKED FINE BEFORE IT WAS PARKED. *TR

Jul 10, 2007 Power Train

LET ME BEGIN BY SAYING THAT I WISH I HAD PULLED UP THIS WEB SITE BEFORE I PURCHASED THIS AUTOMOBILE. APPARENTLY, OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE VOICED THEIR MANY COMPLAINTS TO NO AVAIL, SO PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I SOUND A BIT LET DOWN AND DISAPPOINTED BY THIS GREAT DEPARTMENT OF OUR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. MAINLY...

Jul 10, 2007 Power Train

LET ME BEGIN BY SAYING THAT I WISH I HAD PULLED UP THIS WEB SITE BEFORE I PURCHASED THIS AUTOMOBILE. APPARENTLY, OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE VOICED THEIR MANY COMPLAINTS TO NO AVAIL, SO PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I SOUND A BIT LET DOWN AND DISAPPOINTED BY THIS GREAT DEPARTMENT OF OUR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. MAINLY...

Jul 2, 2007 Power Train 89,000 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY MAZDA 626 LX 1996 MODEL. I BOUGHT THIS USED CAR ON JAN 2006 AND IT STARTED TO GIVE PROBLEMS BY SHOWING O/D LIGHTS OFF. THEN CHECK SIGN POPPED UP AND I FIXED THAT ONE. AGAIN POPPED UP AND FOUND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. I TOOK IT TO TRANSMISS...

Jul 2, 2007 Power Train 89,000 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY MAZDA 626 LX 1996 MODEL. I BOUGHT THIS USED CAR ON JAN 2006 AND IT STARTED TO GIVE PROBLEMS BY SHOWING O/D LIGHTS OFF. THEN CHECK SIGN POPPED UP AND I FIXED THAT ONE. AGAIN POPPED UP AND FOUND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. I TOOK IT TO TRANSMISS...

Apr 3, 2007 Power Train 96,450 mi

4TH TIME IN 6 YEARS, OD LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX 1 HOUR ON HIGHWAY. SHIFTING IS NOT WITH MOTOR, TEMP REMEDY IS TO MANUAL SHIFT. IF HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF IN APPROX 2,000 MILES I WILL LOSE 1ST GEAR IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT THAT WAY IN ABOUT 500 MILES TRANS GOES BYE BYE ALONG WI...

Apr 3, 2007 Power Train 96,450 mi

4TH TIME IN 6 YEARS, OD LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX 1 HOUR ON HIGHWAY. SHIFTING IS NOT WITH MOTOR, TEMP REMEDY IS TO MANUAL SHIFT. IF HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF IN APPROX 2,000 MILES I WILL LOSE 1ST GEAR IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT THAT WAY IN ABOUT 500 MILES TRANS GOES BYE BYE ALONG WI...

Mar 30, 2007 Power Train 144,800 mi

I BROUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 USED FROM A CAR LOT SATURDAY MARCH 24,2007 AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THE NEXT DAY . I FOUND THIS FORUM THAT TALKED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I JUST FEEL LIKE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Mar 30, 2007 Power Train 144,800 mi

I BROUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 USED FROM A CAR LOT SATURDAY MARCH 24,2007 AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THE NEXT DAY . I FOUND THIS FORUM THAT TALKED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I JUST FEEL LIKE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Mar 5, 2007 Power Train 92,000 mi

2ND TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF CAR. HAPPENS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. IN THIS CASE IN TRAFFIC. *JB

Mar 5, 2007 Power Train 92,000 mi

2ND TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF CAR. HAPPENS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. IN THIS CASE IN TRAFFIC. *JB

Mar 4, 2007 Air Bags 126,109 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON 131 NORTH ABOUT 75-80 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS (BOTH SIDES) DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO DAMAGE AND I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. I RECEIVED BURNS ON MY NOSE, ON MY LIPS, SPRAINED JAW, BLOODY NOSE, BURNS ON MY WRIST, AND FACIAL SCRAPES AND CONTUSIONS. THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SMOKE, AND WOULDN...

Mar 4, 2007 Air Bags 126,109 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON 131 NORTH ABOUT 75-80 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS (BOTH SIDES) DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO DAMAGE AND I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. I RECEIVED BURNS ON MY NOSE, ON MY LIPS, SPRAINED JAW, BLOODY NOSE, BURNS ON MY WRIST, AND FACIAL SCRAPES AND CONTUSIONS. THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SMOKE, AND WOULDN...

Feb 17, 2007 Power Train 86,459 mi

1996 MAZDA 626. *NM

Feb 17, 2007 Power Train 86,459 mi

1996 MAZDA 626. *NM

Jan 30, 2007 Power Train 125,000 mi

AFTER ALREADY REPLACING MY TRANSMISSION ONCE, I HAVE TO AGAIN DUE TO ANOTHER FAILURE. THE CAR HAS 125,000 MILES AND SO FAR I HAVE BEEN OUT $2,900 JUST ON PRIOR REPAIRS AND AM FACING ANOTHER $2,500. *JB

Jan 30, 2007 Power Train 125,000 mi

AFTER ALREADY REPLACING MY TRANSMISSION ONCE, I HAVE TO AGAIN DUE TO ANOTHER FAILURE. THE CAR HAS 125,000 MILES AND SO FAR I HAVE BEEN OUT $2,900 JUST ON PRIOR REPAIRS AND AM FACING ANOTHER $2,500. *JB

Dec 12, 2006 Power Train 52,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED. *NM

Dec 12, 2006 Power Train 52,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED. *NM

Oct 16, 2006 Power Train 150,000 mi

TRANSMISSION BEGINNING TO FAIL. BROKE DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES ON A LONG DRIVE LATE AT NIGHT. *NM

Oct 16, 2006 Power Train 150,000 mi

TRANSMISSION BEGINNING TO FAIL. BROKE DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES ON A LONG DRIVE LATE AT NIGHT. *NM

Oct 13, 2006 Power Train 96,000 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING VERY ROUGH. TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING CLEARED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY, BUT IT KEEPS RECURRING. A WEB SEARCH REVEALS THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT LEADS SHORTLY TO COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. **NM

Oct 13, 2006 Power Train 96,000 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING VERY ROUGH. TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING CLEARED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY, BUT IT KEEPS RECURRING. A WEB SEARCH REVEALS THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT LEADS SHORTLY TO COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. **NM

Sep 5, 2006 Power Train 86,000 mi

MY 1996 MAZDA 626 LX HAS 86K MILES ON IT. I NOTICED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, IT WAS LEAKING FLUID (I THOUGHT IT WAS OIL), BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE TRANSMISSION FLUID, SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY CAR WAS FINALLY FIXED AFTER ALMOST 2-WEEKS IN THE SHOP AND WITHOUT A VEHICLE TO DRIVE. ...

Sep 5, 2006 Power Train 86,000 mi

MY 1996 MAZDA 626 LX HAS 86K MILES ON IT. I NOTICED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, IT WAS LEAKING FLUID (I THOUGHT IT WAS OIL), BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE TRANSMISSION FLUID, SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY CAR WAS FINALLY FIXED AFTER ALMOST 2-WEEKS IN THE SHOP AND WITHOUT A VEHICLE TO DRIVE. ...

Jul 19, 2006 Power Train 108,000 mi

DROVE THE VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR 108,000 MILE. CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AT 100,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION CAME APART AT 108,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT A COST OF $2600.00. *NM

Jul 19, 2006 Power Train 108,000 mi

DROVE THE VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR 108,000 MILE. CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AT 100,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION CAME APART AT 108,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT A COST OF $2600.00. *NM

Jul 15, 2006 Power Train 199,700 mi

I BROUGHT MY 1996 MAZDA 626 INTO HOEHN MAZDA OF CARLSBAD, CA FOR A SPECIFIC CODE (P0441-EVAP EMISSIONS CONTROL-INCORRECT PURGE FLOW). THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC PULLED A CODE OF P0741- SLIPPING TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY SAID I WOULD NEED A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (WHICH WOULD BE THE THIRD OR FOURTH FOR T...

Jul 15, 2006 Power Train 199,700 mi

I BROUGHT MY 1996 MAZDA 626 INTO HOEHN MAZDA OF CARLSBAD, CA FOR A SPECIFIC CODE (P0441-EVAP EMISSIONS CONTROL-INCORRECT PURGE FLOW). THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC PULLED A CODE OF P0741- SLIPPING TORQUE CONVERTER. THEY SAID I WOULD NEED A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (WHICH WOULD BE THE THIRD OR FOURTH FOR T...

Jul 13, 2006 Power Train 112,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ON A USED MAZDA 626 4 CYLINDER. (1996) FAILED AT 112K MILES. BOUGHT CAR USED AT 108K MILES, GOD KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES IT WAS REPLACED BEFORE WE BOUGHT IT. *JB

Jul 13, 2006 Power Train 112,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ON A USED MAZDA 626 4 CYLINDER. (1996) FAILED AT 112K MILES. BOUGHT CAR USED AT 108K MILES, GOD KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES IT WAS REPLACED BEFORE WE BOUGHT IT. *JB

Jul 9, 2006 Power Train 77,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LITTLE LESS THAN 90,000 MILES. EVERY TIME I DRIVE THIS CAR FOR MORE THAN 30 MILES OR SO, SOMETIMES LESS IF HAVING TO SPEED AND SLOW OFTEN, MY OVER DRIVE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH WHICH ALSO MAKES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ERRATICALLY. IF I PULL OVER AND RESTART THE ENGINE TO STOP THE LIGHT FRO...

Jul 9, 2006 Power Train 77,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LITTLE LESS THAN 90,000 MILES. EVERY TIME I DRIVE THIS CAR FOR MORE THAN 30 MILES OR SO, SOMETIMES LESS IF HAVING TO SPEED AND SLOW OFTEN, MY OVER DRIVE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH WHICH ALSO MAKES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ERRATICALLY. IF I PULL OVER AND RESTART THE ENGINE TO STOP THE LIGHT FRO...

Jul 5, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 98K MILES. NEEDE TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Jul 5, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 98K MILES. NEEDE TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Jun 27, 2006 Power Train 102,000 mi

I HAVE 1996 MAZDA 626 LX, 4 CYLINDER. AT 100,000 (IN 2004) TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. I GOT NEW ONE WITH 30,000 MILES ON IT. IT LASTED ONLY 10,000 MILES MORE. MY FRIEND WITH A MAZDA 626 FROM 1996 HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AFTER ONLY 50,000 MILES. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Power Train 102,000 mi

I HAVE 1996 MAZDA 626 LX, 4 CYLINDER. AT 100,000 (IN 2004) TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. I GOT NEW ONE WITH 30,000 MILES ON IT. IT LASTED ONLY 10,000 MILES MORE. MY FRIEND WITH A MAZDA 626 FROM 1996 HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AFTER ONLY 50,000 MILES. *JB

Jun 21, 2006 Power Train 109,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH A AUTOMATIC 1996 MAZDA 626 2.0 LITER 4 CYL. WE BOUGHT THE CAR WITH SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION BUT WE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SO WE BRING IT HOME AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR SO WE DECIDE WE HAVE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. WE GET ON THE IN...

Jun 21, 2006 Power Train 109,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH A AUTOMATIC 1996 MAZDA 626 2.0 LITER 4 CYL. WE BOUGHT THE CAR WITH SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION BUT WE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SO WE BRING IT HOME AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR SO WE DECIDE WE HAVE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. WE GET ON THE IN...

Jun 13, 2006 Power Train 113,000 mi

FAULTY COMPONENT CAUSES LOW PUMP VOLUME IN TRANSMISSION, WHICH ULTIMATELY LEADS TO OVERHEATING AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS LITERALLY COME TO A STOP ON THE INTERSTATE, CAUSING DRIVERS TO EVADE HITTING MY CAR. *NM

Jun 13, 2006 Power Train 113,000 mi

FAULTY COMPONENT CAUSES LOW PUMP VOLUME IN TRANSMISSION, WHICH ULTIMATELY LEADS TO OVERHEATING AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS LITERALLY COME TO A STOP ON THE INTERSTATE, CAUSING DRIVERS TO EVADE HITTING MY CAR. *NM

Apr 13, 2006 Power Train 75,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1996 MAZDA 626 FAILED AT 75,000 MILES. MAZDA DEALERS SAID THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE 1996 MODEL 626. I REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT MY OWN COST. *NM

Apr 13, 2006 Power Train 75,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1996 MAZDA 626 FAILED AT 75,000 MILES. MAZDA DEALERS SAID THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE 1996 MODEL 626. I REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT MY OWN COST. *NM

Mar 27, 2006 Power Train 168,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HAS NOW WENT OUT TWICE IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 WITHIN A YEAR. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS. IT JUST HAPPENED! CAME TO A LIGHT, STOPPED, LIGHT TURNED GREEN STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE JUST REVVED UP NOT GOING ANYWHERE. IN A PANIC, I PUSHED THE O/D BUTTON OFF ...

Mar 27, 2006 Power Train 168,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HAS NOW WENT OUT TWICE IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 WITHIN A YEAR. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS. IT JUST HAPPENED! CAME TO A LIGHT, STOPPED, LIGHT TURNED GREEN STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE JUST REVVED UP NOT GOING ANYWHERE. IN A PANIC, I PUSHED THE O/D BUTTON OFF ...

Mar 20, 2006 Power Train Crash 53,000 mi

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION CD4E IS FAULTY. WHY SHOULD MAZDA BE ALLOWED TO GET OFF SCOTT FREE WHILE THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS ARE SUFFERING BECAUSE OF THIS? BECAUSE IT'S NOT VIEWED AS A SAFETY ISSUE? ISSUE A RECALL ON THE CD4E TRANSMISSION. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MORE CLEAR CASE IN NEED OF A RECALL. ...

Mar 20, 2006 Power Train Crash 53,000 mi

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION CD4E IS FAULTY. WHY SHOULD MAZDA BE ALLOWED TO GET OFF SCOTT FREE WHILE THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS ARE SUFFERING BECAUSE OF THIS? BECAUSE IT'S NOT VIEWED AS A SAFETY ISSUE? ISSUE A RECALL ON THE CD4E TRANSMISSION. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MORE CLEAR CASE IN NEED OF A RECALL. ...

Feb 6, 2006 Power Train

FOR THE FIFTH TIME IN THREE YEARS THE TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH, WITHIN ONE MINUTE THE TRANSMISSION WHEN IN DRIVE WOULD SKIP FIRST GEAR. IF YOU START IN FIRST GEAR AND MANUALLY SHIFT THE CAR APPEARS OK. JUST OUT OF 2 YEAR WARRANTY WITH LESS THEN 10,000 MILES BETWEEN LAST REPAIR. TRAN...

Feb 6, 2006 Power Train

FOR THE FIFTH TIME IN THREE YEARS THE TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH, WITHIN ONE MINUTE THE TRANSMISSION WHEN IN DRIVE WOULD SKIP FIRST GEAR. IF YOU START IN FIRST GEAR AND MANUALLY SHIFT THE CAR APPEARS OK. JUST OUT OF 2 YEAR WARRANTY WITH LESS THEN 10,000 MILES BETWEEN LAST REPAIR. TRAN...

Jan 19, 2006 Power Train 106,000 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS HAD WHAT I CONSIDER EARLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS IS VERY COMMON ON THIS MODEL AND YEAR MAZDA AND WAS ADVISED TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. *JB

Jan 19, 2006 Power Train 106,000 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS HAD WHAT I CONSIDER EARLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS IS VERY COMMON ON THIS MODEL AND YEAR MAZDA AND WAS ADVISED TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. *JB

Jan 9, 2006 Seat Belts 94,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SPLIT OPEN CAUSING THE METAL PIN THAT HOLDS BUCKLE TO THE BELT PORTION TO FALL OUT, CAUSING ENTIRE BUCKLE TO FALL OFF. THE PLASTIC CASING IS THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE PIN IN PLACE BUT THE PLASTIC DRIES OUT WITH AGE AND SPLITS OPEN. REPORTED TO MAZDA, BUT THEY DON'...

Jan 9, 2006 Seat Belts 94,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SPLIT OPEN CAUSING THE METAL PIN THAT HOLDS BUCKLE TO THE BELT PORTION TO FALL OUT, CAUSING ENTIRE BUCKLE TO FALL OFF. THE PLASTIC CASING IS THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE PIN IN PLACE BUT THE PLASTIC DRIES OUT WITH AGE AND SPLITS OPEN. REPORTED TO MAZDA, BUT THEY DON'...

Nov 1, 2005 Power Train 116,521 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 4 CYL WITH CD4E AUTO TRANSMISSION & 110,000 MILES. THE TRANS O/D LOCK LIGHT WILL START TO BLINK. THE TRANS WILL START TO UPSHIFT HARD AND DOWNSHIFT FOR NO REASON. THE DEALER ADVISED THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED. *JB

Nov 1, 2005 Power Train 116,521 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 4 CYL WITH CD4E AUTO TRANSMISSION & 110,000 MILES. THE TRANS O/D LOCK LIGHT WILL START TO BLINK. THE TRANS WILL START TO UPSHIFT HARD AND DOWNSHIFT FOR NO REASON. THE DEALER ADVISED THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED. *JB

Sep 16, 2005 Power Train 32,000 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS I.E. OD LIGHT FLASHING WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN AT SPEED OF 65 MPH. CAR MUST BE STOPPED, SHUT OFF, AND RESTARTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, OTHERWISE ONCE SPEED IS DECREASED THE CAR SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. IN A TWO HOUR CAR TRIP, I MAY HAVE TO RESTART CAR 3 OR 4 TIMES OR D...

Sep 16, 2005 Power Train 32,000 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS I.E. OD LIGHT FLASHING WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN AT SPEED OF 65 MPH. CAR MUST BE STOPPED, SHUT OFF, AND RESTARTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, OTHERWISE ONCE SPEED IS DECREASED THE CAR SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. IN A TWO HOUR CAR TRIP, I MAY HAVE TO RESTART CAR 3 OR 4 TIMES OR D...

Sep 13, 2005 Power Train 121,305 mi

MY OVER DRIVE LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING LATELY, AND MY WIFE TWO WEEKS AGO HAD THE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON WHEN RETURNING FROM A TRIP ON THE INTERSTATE DRIVING ABOUT 72 MPH. AT 121,000 MILES AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE, MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO COMPLETELY FAIL IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 LX. DOIN...

Sep 13, 2005 Power Train 121,305 mi

MY OVER DRIVE LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING LATELY, AND MY WIFE TWO WEEKS AGO HAD THE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON WHEN RETURNING FROM A TRIP ON THE INTERSTATE DRIVING ABOUT 72 MPH. AT 121,000 MILES AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE, MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO COMPLETELY FAIL IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 LX. DOIN...

Sep 1, 2005 Power Train 91,000 mi

LOW POWER OUTPUT, THEN FINALLY CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. HAVE NOT REPAIRED YET. CAR STILL IN MY POSSESSION. BURNED UP TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH THREE THOUSAND MILES OF CHANGING. *NM

Sep 1, 2005 Power Train 91,000 mi

LOW POWER OUTPUT, THEN FINALLY CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. HAVE NOT REPAIRED YET. CAR STILL IN MY POSSESSION. BURNED UP TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH THREE THOUSAND MILES OF CHANGING. *NM

Aug 25, 2005 Power Train 134,000 mi

FIRST MY TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING NOW THE OD LIGHT FLASHES WHEN I DRIVE ON THE THRUWAY OR ANY SITUATION WHERE IM GOIN 50MPH OR MORE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN A YEAR

Aug 25, 2005 Power Train 134,000 mi

FIRST MY TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING NOW THE OD LIGHT FLASHES WHEN I DRIVE ON THE THRUWAY OR ANY SITUATION WHERE IM GOIN 50MPH OR MORE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN A YEAR

Aug 16, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ON MY 1996 MAZDA 626 HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAT ONCE. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 50,000 MILES. 30,000 MILES LATER HERE IT GOES AGAIN. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT BLINKS AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD. THIS PROBLEM IS SYSTEM WIDE ON NEARLY ALL THAT HAVE THE SAME TRANSMISSION. *JB

Aug 16, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ON MY 1996 MAZDA 626 HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAT ONCE. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 50,000 MILES. 30,000 MILES LATER HERE IT GOES AGAIN. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT BLINKS AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD. THIS PROBLEM IS SYSTEM WIDE ON NEARLY ALL THAT HAVE THE SAME TRANSMISSION. *JB

Jul 31, 2005 Power Train 104 mi

TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PUT IN THIS VEHICLE. IT CAUSES THE CAR TO HESITATE IN TRAFFIC AND OVERHEATS. THIS IS THE SECOND 626 I HAVE OWNED. TRANSMISSION WENT IN FIRST ONE AS WELL, CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HOW SAFE IS THAT? HTTP://WWW.EST...

Jul 31, 2005 Power Train 104 mi

TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PUT IN THIS VEHICLE. IT CAUSES THE CAR TO HESITATE IN TRAFFIC AND OVERHEATS. THIS IS THE SECOND 626 I HAVE OWNED. TRANSMISSION WENT IN FIRST ONE AS WELL, CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HOW SAFE IS THAT? HTTP://WWW.EST...

Jul 14, 2005 Power Train 68,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS - 1996 MAZDA 626 - WHICH MAZDA HAS KNOWN ABOUT FOR OVER 10 YEARS

Jul 14, 2005 Power Train 68,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS - 1996 MAZDA 626 - WHICH MAZDA HAS KNOWN ABOUT FOR OVER 10 YEARS

Jul 9, 2005 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES, ENGINE LIGHT IS ON...ALL OF IT IS LINKED TO THE TRANSMISSION. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN REBUILT ONCE AND WAS TOLD IT WILL NEED REBUILT AGAIN. ALSO THE CAR IDLES VERY ROUGH.

Jul 9, 2005 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES, ENGINE LIGHT IS ON...ALL OF IT IS LINKED TO THE TRANSMISSION. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN REBUILT ONCE AND WAS TOLD IT WILL NEED REBUILT AGAIN. ALSO THE CAR IDLES VERY ROUGH.

Jun 23, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I BOUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 IN THE SUMMER OF 2004. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMING ON WHEN I DRIVE ABOUT 55 M.P.H. I DO NOT HAVE THE TIME OR MONEY TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION! I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR LESS THAN WHAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WOULD COST. NOW I AM TRYING TO SELL THIS CAR AND ITS ...

Jun 23, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I BOUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 IN THE SUMMER OF 2004. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMING ON WHEN I DRIVE ABOUT 55 M.P.H. I DO NOT HAVE THE TIME OR MONEY TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION! I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR LESS THAN WHAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WOULD COST. NOW I AM TRYING TO SELL THIS CAR AND ITS ...

May 20, 2005 Power Train 84,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FAIL AT 45,000. FINALLY WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR AT 84,000. MAZDA DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION WHICH FAILED AT 86,000 (ONLY TWO MONTHS IN SERVICE). NEXT TRANSMISSION HAS 11,000 MILES ON IT AND...

May 20, 2005 Power Train 84,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FAIL AT 45,000. FINALLY WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR AT 84,000. MAZDA DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION WHICH FAILED AT 86,000 (ONLY TWO MONTHS IN SERVICE). NEXT TRANSMISSION HAS 11,000 MILES ON IT AND...

May 5, 2005 Power Train 109,000 mi

TRANSMISSION-- BEARING INSIDE BROKE IN TWO

May 5, 2005 Power Train 109,000 mi

TRANSMISSION-- BEARING INSIDE BROKE IN TWO

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

MAZDA 626 LX 96' TRANSMISSION TROUBLE, THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTANTLY HAS PROBLEMS, IT'S DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT WILL GO OUT, AT THE MOST INCONVIENT TIME. IT WILL JOLT, OR SLOW DOWN, EXTREMELY FAST, OR SLIP, AT A STOP LIGHT, AND IT'S SCARY, LUCKLY THERE HAS BEEN NO PROBLEMS, IF IT HAS HAPPED ON THE HI...

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

MAZDA 626 LX 96' TRANSMISSION TROUBLE, THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTANTLY HAS PROBLEMS, IT'S DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT WILL GO OUT, AT THE MOST INCONVIENT TIME. IT WILL JOLT, OR SLOW DOWN, EXTREMELY FAST, OR SLIP, AT A STOP LIGHT, AND IT'S SCARY, LUCKLY THERE HAS BEEN NO PROBLEMS, IF IT HAS HAPPED ON THE HI...

Apr 4, 2005 Power Train 107,000 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED AND I IMMEDIATEDLY TURNED MY VEHICLE OFF AND ON AND THE PROBLEM CLEARED UP FOR A FEW MINUTES. THEN THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AS I WAS COMIMNG DOWN A STEEP HILL. THE EVENT WAS VERY FRIGHTENING BUT NO ONE WAS HURT.*AK

Apr 4, 2005 Power Train 107,000 mi

1996 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED AND I IMMEDIATEDLY TURNED MY VEHICLE OFF AND ON AND THE PROBLEM CLEARED UP FOR A FEW MINUTES. THEN THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AS I WAS COMIMNG DOWN A STEEP HILL. THE EVENT WAS VERY FRIGHTENING BUT NO ONE WAS HURT.*AK

Mar 30, 2005 Power Train 112,550 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Mar 30, 2005 Power Train 112,550 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Mar 25, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 AND NOW THE 2ND ONE IS FAILING AT 85,000 MILES (I REPLACED THE FIRST ONE FOR $2500 AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES). *AK

Mar 25, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN MY 1996 MAZDA 626 AND NOW THE 2ND ONE IS FAILING AT 85,000 MILES (I REPLACED THE FIRST ONE FOR $2500 AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES). *AK

Feb 21, 2005 Power Train

HAVE A MAZDA 626 1996. WITH BAD TRANSMISSION. CAR COMPLETLY STOP IN THE HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING ME AND ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD. I HAVE READ ALOT OF REPORTS ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR AND MODEL WITH BAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. STRAIGHT FROM THE FACTORY. WITH MAZDA TOTALY IGNORING THE ISSUE.

Feb 21, 2005 Power Train

HAVE A MAZDA 626 1996. WITH BAD TRANSMISSION. CAR COMPLETLY STOP IN THE HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING ME AND ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD. I HAVE READ ALOT OF REPORTS ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR AND MODEL WITH BAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. STRAIGHT FROM THE FACTORY. WITH MAZDA TOTALY IGNORING THE ISSUE.

Jan 25, 2005 Power Train 94,600 mi

MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVIE EVEN IF I KEEP IT IN R OR D. SOMETIMES IT MOVE BUT AFTER REACHING A CERTAIN SPEED SAY 30 MPH EVEN IF I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT JUST SOUNDS LIKE I AM PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR IN THE NEUTRAL GEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT MY TRANSMISSIO...

Jan 25, 2005 Power Train 94,600 mi

MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVIE EVEN IF I KEEP IT IN R OR D. SOMETIMES IT MOVE BUT AFTER REACHING A CERTAIN SPEED SAY 30 MPH EVEN IF I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT JUST SOUNDS LIKE I AM PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR IN THE NEUTRAL GEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT MY TRANSMISSIO...

Jan 19, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY 1996 MAZDA 626 HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE, IT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING. I CONTACTED MAZDA AND FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS COMMON WITH THAT MODEL TRANSMISSION AND VEHICLE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT ANY REPAIR OF THE TRANSMISSION WOULD BE AT MY EXPENSE. I HAD THE TRANSM...

Jan 19, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY 1996 MAZDA 626 HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE, IT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING. I CONTACTED MAZDA AND FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS COMMON WITH THAT MODEL TRANSMISSION AND VEHICLE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT ANY REPAIR OF THE TRANSMISSION WOULD BE AT MY EXPENSE. I HAD THE TRANSM...

Jan 10, 2005 Power Train 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN NOVEMBER OF 2002 WITH APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED ME IN TRAFFIC IN OCTOBER OF 2004, IT PRESENTLY HAS 131,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION WOULD SEEM TO ENGAGE AND THEN DISENGAGE VERY RAPIDLY UNTIL IT FINALLY COMPLETELY FAILED, AND NO LONGER WOULD ENGAGE. I WA...

Jan 10, 2005 Power Train 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN NOVEMBER OF 2002 WITH APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED ME IN TRAFFIC IN OCTOBER OF 2004, IT PRESENTLY HAS 131,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION WOULD SEEM TO ENGAGE AND THEN DISENGAGE VERY RAPIDLY UNTIL IT FINALLY COMPLETELY FAILED, AND NO LONGER WOULD ENGAGE. I WA...

Dec 28, 2004 Power Train 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT A MAZDA 626 NEW IN 1996 I DRIVE THE CAR TWICE A WEEK... THE CAR HAS ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON IT.. THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD. AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CAR... I LOOKED THIS UP AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM... PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS, AS I D...

Dec 28, 2004 Power Train 65,000 mi

I BOUGHT A MAZDA 626 NEW IN 1996 I DRIVE THE CAR TWICE A WEEK... THE CAR HAS ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON IT.. THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD. AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CAR... I LOOKED THIS UP AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM... PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS, AS I D...

Dec 23, 2004 Power Train 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION BROKE.*AK

Dec 23, 2004 Power Train 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION BROKE.*AK

Dec 21, 2004 Power Train 51,290 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. THE ONLY GEAR THAT WAS RESPONSIVE WAS REVERSE. *AK *SC *JB

Dec 21, 2004 Power Train 51,290 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. THE ONLY GEAR THAT WAS RESPONSIVE WAS REVERSE. *AK *SC *JB

Dec 16, 2004 Power Train 12,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FALIURE AT 72,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP REPLACED TRANSMISSION BEFORE AT 12,000 MILES. MY GUESS IT WAS CD4E TRANSMISSION. *AK

Dec 16, 2004 Power Train 12,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FALIURE AT 72,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP REPLACED TRANSMISSION BEFORE AT 12,000 MILES. MY GUESS IT WAS CD4E TRANSMISSION. *AK

Dec 8, 2004 Power Train 126,415 mi

1. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. 2. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO RESIDENCE. 3. TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. COST ABOUT $2500. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Power Train 126,415 mi

1. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. 2. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO RESIDENCE. 3. TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. COST ABOUT $2500. *JB

Nov 29, 2004 Power Train 150,168 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1996 MAZDA 626. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES IN 8 YEARS AND LOOKING AT REPLACING IT AGAIN FOR A 4TH TIME. THE CAR ONLY HAS 150K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION ONLY LASTS ANYWHERE FROM 30K-40K BEFORE IT GOES OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED MAZDA AND THEY BASICALLY...

Nov 29, 2004 Power Train 150,168 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1996 MAZDA 626. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES IN 8 YEARS AND LOOKING AT REPLACING IT AGAIN FOR A 4TH TIME. THE CAR ONLY HAS 150K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION ONLY LASTS ANYWHERE FROM 30K-40K BEFORE IT GOES OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED MAZDA AND THEY BASICALLY...

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train 27,000 mi

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE (1996 MAZDA 626) AT 27,000MI ON ODOMETER - TRANSMISSION HAD GONE BAD. BECAUSE IT WAS STILL IN WARRANTEE, THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. I TOOK IT BACK A FEW TIMES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS BECAUSE OF LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. NOTHI...

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train 27,000 mi

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE (1996 MAZDA 626) AT 27,000MI ON ODOMETER - TRANSMISSION HAD GONE BAD. BECAUSE IT WAS STILL IN WARRANTEE, THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. I TOOK IT BACK A FEW TIMES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS BECAUSE OF LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. NOTHI...

Nov 1, 2004 Power Train 57,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HAD BIG PROBLEMS, EVEN AFTER USING THE CAR EXTREMELY CAREFULLY. JUST HAD 57000 MILES AND HAD TO GET MAJOR REPAIRS DONE TO THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Nov 1, 2004 Power Train 57,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HAD BIG PROBLEMS, EVEN AFTER USING THE CAR EXTREMELY CAREFULLY. JUST HAD 57000 MILES AND HAD TO GET MAJOR REPAIRS DONE TO THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Oct 24, 2004 Power Train 106,600 mi

AFTER BUYING THE CAR (USED) A YEAR AGO I FIRST HAD TO REPLACE THE 02 SENSOR, THEN WHILE DRIVING THE O/D LIGHT WOULD START FLASHING AND THE RPMS WENT CRAZY BETWEEN GEARS, AFTER A RESTART IT WOULD GO AWAY ONLY TO DO IT AGAIN. THIS ONLY LASTED 2 DAYS, SO I THOUGHT IT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN A BIG DEAL. THEN...

Oct 24, 2004 Power Train 106,600 mi

AFTER BUYING THE CAR (USED) A YEAR AGO I FIRST HAD TO REPLACE THE 02 SENSOR, THEN WHILE DRIVING THE O/D LIGHT WOULD START FLASHING AND THE RPMS WENT CRAZY BETWEEN GEARS, AFTER A RESTART IT WOULD GO AWAY ONLY TO DO IT AGAIN. THIS ONLY LASTED 2 DAYS, SO I THOUGHT IT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN A BIG DEAL. THEN...

Sep 20, 2004 Air Bags 85,600 mi

JUNE 28, 2002 -- WELLINGS MAZDA, RICHMOND, IN "PERFORMED RECALL SSP-34 AIR BAG CAMPAIGN. MARCH 2004, MATT CASTRUCCI'S AUTO MALL, "BODY ELECTRICAL: CUSTOMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON PLEASE CHECK OUT AND ADV," AND "CUSTORMER STATES CAR IS RUNNING ROUGH, WAS TOLD VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE LEAKING AND O...

Sep 20, 2004 Air Bags 85,600 mi

JUNE 28, 2002 -- WELLINGS MAZDA, RICHMOND, IN "PERFORMED RECALL SSP-34 AIR BAG CAMPAIGN. MARCH 2004, MATT CASTRUCCI'S AUTO MALL, "BODY ELECTRICAL: CUSTOMER STATES AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON PLEASE CHECK OUT AND ADV," AND "CUSTORMER STATES CAR IS RUNNING ROUGH, WAS TOLD VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE LEAKING AND O...

Sep 14, 2004 Power Train

EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHILE DRIVING IT HESITSTE ON FREEYWAY I CHECK TO THE MECHENIC HE SAY ITS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND IT IS THE PROBLEM WITH MAZADA 626 AND NEVER BEEN CORRECTED AND THEY DIDNT BUIL T IT CORRECTLY SO I THINK MAZADA SHOULD BRING THEM BACK

Sep 14, 2004 Power Train

EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHILE DRIVING IT HESITSTE ON FREEYWAY I CHECK TO THE MECHENIC HE SAY ITS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND IT IS THE PROBLEM WITH MAZADA 626 AND NEVER BEEN CORRECTED AND THEY DIDNT BUIL T IT CORRECTLY SO I THINK MAZADA SHOULD BRING THEM BACK

Sep 14, 2004 Power Train

EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHILE DRIVING IT HESITSTE ON FREEYWAY I CHECK TO THE MECHENIC HE SAY ITS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND IT IS THE PROBLEM WITH MAZADA 626 AND NEVER BEEN CORRECTED AND THEY DIDNT BUIL T IT CORRECTLY SO I THINK MAZADA SHOULD BRING THEM BACK

Sep 14, 2004 Power Train

EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHILE DRIVING IT HESITSTE ON FREEYWAY I CHECK TO THE MECHENIC HE SAY ITS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND IT IS THE PROBLEM WITH MAZADA 626 AND NEVER BEEN CORRECTED AND THEY DIDNT BUIL T IT CORRECTLY SO I THINK MAZADA SHOULD BRING THEM BACK

Sep 13, 2004 Power Train 95,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON VEHICLE; INDICATIVE OF A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON PRE-98 626S. HARD SHIFTING INTO DRIVE/REVERSE DURING COLD ENGINE; SLIPPAGE OF ENGINE. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Power Train 95,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON VEHICLE; INDICATIVE OF A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON PRE-98 626S. HARD SHIFTING INTO DRIVE/REVERSE DURING COLD ENGINE; SLIPPAGE OF ENGINE. *AK

Sep 4, 2004 Power Train

JUST BOUGHT A USED 96 MAZDA 626LX. VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND HAD BEEN CHECKED OUT BY A MECHANIC THROUGHLY. A DAY LATER IT STARTED TO VIBRATE SO WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE MOTORMOUNT. WE WERE WRONG. SO WE JUST IGNORED THE VIBRATION. A FEW DAYS THE LATER IT WOULD'T START UP AND WE HAD TO GO AND GET THE B...

Sep 4, 2004 Power Train

JUST BOUGHT A USED 96 MAZDA 626LX. VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND HAD BEEN CHECKED OUT BY A MECHANIC THROUGHLY. A DAY LATER IT STARTED TO VIBRATE SO WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE MOTORMOUNT. WE WERE WRONG. SO WE JUST IGNORED THE VIBRATION. A FEW DAYS THE LATER IT WOULD'T START UP AND WE HAD TO GO AND GET THE B...

Aug 11, 2004 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE ON ITS OWN. A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SHAFT SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 11, 2004 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE ON ITS OWN. A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SHAFT SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train

1996 MAZDA 2.0 626 LX. OVERDRIVE FLASHES FROM 4TH TO 3RD. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO FIX/FIND PROBLEM TO NO SATISFACTION. MAZDA DEALER ADVISED NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED-SIGHT UNSEEN. SEEMS TO BE A MORE THAN PREVELANT SITUATION. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train

1996 MAZDA 2.0 626 LX. OVERDRIVE FLASHES FROM 4TH TO 3RD. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO FIX/FIND PROBLEM TO NO SATISFACTION. MAZDA DEALER ADVISED NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED-SIGHT UNSEEN. SEEMS TO BE A MORE THAN PREVELANT SITUATION. *AK

Jul 15, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON INDICATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEREFORE, THE CONSUMERTOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. *AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THREE TIMES. *SC

Jul 15, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON INDICATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEREFORE, THE CONSUMERTOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. *AK THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THREE TIMES. *SC

Jun 12, 2004 Power Train 94,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 WITH 85,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD A TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP DONE WITHIN A MONTH OF THE PURCHASE. NOW, AT 94,000M THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED AT COSTS EXCEEDING $1500! THE PROBLEM WAS SAID TO BE OVERHEATING OF THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, THE O/D LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH AFTER ...

Jun 12, 2004 Power Train 94,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1996 MAZDA 626 WITH 85,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD A TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP DONE WITHIN A MONTH OF THE PURCHASE. NOW, AT 94,000M THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED AT COSTS EXCEEDING $1500! THE PROBLEM WAS SAID TO BE OVERHEATING OF THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, THE O/D LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH AFTER ...

May 12, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD HIM THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. CONUMER STATED THAT DEALER TOLD HIM IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3000.00. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE THAT MANY M...

May 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD HIM THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. CONUMER STATED THAT DEALER TOLD HIM IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3000.00. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE THAT MANY M...

May 12, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD HIM THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. CONUMER STATED THAT DEALER TOLD HIM IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3000.00. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE THAT MANY M...

May 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD HIM THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. CONUMER STATED THAT DEALER TOLD HIM IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3000.00. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE THAT MANY M...

May 9, 2004 Power Train

I OWN A 1996 MAZDA 626 THE MANUFACUTRE REFUSED TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSON. IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE POSTED CITY SPEED LIMIT. COULD HAVE CAUSED ASERIOUS CRASH. *AK

May 9, 2004 Power Train

I OWN A 1996 MAZDA 626 THE MANUFACUTRE REFUSED TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSON. IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE POSTED CITY SPEED LIMIT. COULD HAVE CAUSED ASERIOUS CRASH. *AK

May 3, 2004 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE PLASTIC PIECE OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT THE BUCKLE WAS INSTALLED ON CAME APART. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE METAL PIECE INSIDE THE PLASTIC SEAT FELL OUT. SEAT BELT REMAINED FASTENED, BUT WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ...

May 3, 2004 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE PLASTIC PIECE OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT THE BUCKLE WAS INSTALLED ON CAME APART. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE METAL PIECE INSIDE THE PLASTIC SEAT FELL OUT. SEAT BELT REMAINED FASTENED, BUT WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ...

Apr 27, 2004 Power Train 12,200 mi

AT 120K MILES ON MY HIGHLY MAINTAINED 1996 MAZDA 626 MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME SITUATION WITH THE SAME MODEL CAR. REPAIRS WILL END UP COSTING ME $4000.00. AS A COLLEGE STUDENT IT IS GOING TO BE HARD TO COME UP WITH THAT TYPE OF MON...

Apr 27, 2004 Power Train 12,200 mi

AT 120K MILES ON MY HIGHLY MAINTAINED 1996 MAZDA 626 MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME SITUATION WITH THE SAME MODEL CAR. REPAIRS WILL END UP COSTING ME $4000.00. AS A COLLEGE STUDENT IT IS GOING TO BE HARD TO COME UP WITH THAT TYPE OF MON...

Apr 20, 2004 Power Train 110,000 mi

I HAVE A 4 CYL 1996 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC. A FEW DAYS AGO MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. EVERY MECHANIC I HAVE SPOKEN TO INCLUDING AAMCO, THE RENOWNED TRANSMISSION PLACE TELLS ME THAT THIS MODEL ALWAYS HAD A DESIGN FLAW IN TRANSMISSION. ALL MAZDA OWNER FORUMS ARE FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT TRANSMISSION ISSUE...

Apr 20, 2004 Power Train 110,000 mi

I HAVE A 4 CYL 1996 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC. A FEW DAYS AGO MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. EVERY MECHANIC I HAVE SPOKEN TO INCLUDING AAMCO, THE RENOWNED TRANSMISSION PLACE TELLS ME THAT THIS MODEL ALWAYS HAD A DESIGN FLAW IN TRANSMISSION. ALL MAZDA OWNER FORUMS ARE FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT TRANSMISSION ISSUE...

Apr 18, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 50000 MILES AND THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT AND CHARGED ME A LABOR CHARGE OF 700. NOW, MY TRANSMISSION IS OUT AGAIN AT 108,00 MILES. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 60 MPH. *JB

Apr 18, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 50000 MILES AND THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT AND CHARGED ME A LABOR CHARGE OF 700. NOW, MY TRANSMISSION IS OUT AGAIN AT 108,00 MILES. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 60 MPH. *JB

Apr 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 138,318 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 MAZDA 626LX FROM RIERSON MOTORS IN CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO AND HAVE HAD THE CAR LESS THAN ONE MONTH AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , IT LOSES POWER ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I ACCELERATE ABOVE 55 MPH AND LURCHES AND GOES IN TO NEXT GEAR VERY HARD. I THINK MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FO...

Apr 17, 2004 Power Train 138,318 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 MAZDA 626LX FROM RIERSON MOTORS IN CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO AND HAVE HAD THE CAR LESS THAN ONE MONTH AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , IT LOSES POWER ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I ACCELERATE ABOVE 55 MPH AND LURCHES AND GOES IN TO NEXT GEAR VERY HARD. I THINK MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FO...

Apr 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 138,318 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 MAZDA 626LX FROM RIERSON MOTORS IN CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO AND HAVE HAD THE CAR LESS THAN ONE MONTH AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , IT LOSES POWER ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I ACCELERATE ABOVE 55 MPH AND LURCHES AND GOES IN TO NEXT GEAR VERY HARD. I THINK MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FO...

Apr 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 138,318 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 MAZDA 626LX FROM RIERSON MOTORS IN CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO AND HAVE HAD THE CAR LESS THAN ONE MONTH AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , IT LOSES POWER ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I ACCELERATE ABOVE 55 MPH AND LURCHES AND GOES IN TO NEXT GEAR VERY HARD. I THINK MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FO...

Apr 17, 2004 Power Train 138,318 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 MAZDA 626LX FROM RIERSON MOTORS IN CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO AND HAVE HAD THE CAR LESS THAN ONE MONTH AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , IT LOSES POWER ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I ACCELERATE ABOVE 55 MPH AND LURCHES AND GOES IN TO NEXT GEAR VERY HARD. I THINK MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FO...

Apr 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 138,318 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 MAZDA 626LX FROM RIERSON MOTORS IN CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO AND HAVE HAD THE CAR LESS THAN ONE MONTH AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , IT LOSES POWER ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I ACCELERATE ABOVE 55 MPH AND LURCHES AND GOES IN TO NEXT GEAR VERY HARD. I THINK MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FO...

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train 96,647 mi

I HAVE A MAZDA 1996 626 LX SEDAN 2.0 LITER ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, 4 CYLINDER, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. I BOUGHT IT FROM A PRIVATE PARTY ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO AT 93400 MILES. I NOW HAVE ONLY ABOUT 96000 MIKES AND MY TRANSMISSION FAILED TODAY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET IT OUT OF THE OVERNIGHT PARKING ...

Apr 14, 2004 Seat Belts 38,950 mi

MAZDA 626 1996 SEDAN 4 DOOR LX MODEL BOTH SEAT BELTS/DRIVER AND PASSENGER RETRACTORS WILL INADVERTENLY LOCK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO FASTEN SEAT BELT. PASSEGER SIDE IS WORST THAN DRIVER AND BOTH HAVE BEEN WORKED ON AT DEALERSHIP BUT THEY CONTINUE TO DO THE SAME THING CONTINOUSLY. DEALER HAS RECORDS ...

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train 96,647 mi

I HAVE A MAZDA 1996 626 LX SEDAN 2.0 LITER ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, 4 CYLINDER, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. I BOUGHT IT FROM A PRIVATE PARTY ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO AT 93400 MILES. I NOW HAVE ONLY ABOUT 96000 MIKES AND MY TRANSMISSION FAILED TODAY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET IT OUT OF THE OVERNIGHT PARKING ...

Apr 14, 2004 Seat Belts 38,950 mi

MAZDA 626 1996 SEDAN 4 DOOR LX MODEL BOTH SEAT BELTS/DRIVER AND PASSENGER RETRACTORS WILL INADVERTENLY LOCK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO FASTEN SEAT BELT. PASSEGER SIDE IS WORST THAN DRIVER AND BOTH HAVE BEEN WORKED ON AT DEALERSHIP BUT THEY CONTINUE TO DO THE SAME THING CONTINOUSLY. DEALER HAS RECORDS ...

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHES AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. HAVE BEEN USING MAZDA FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS. MY O/D LIGHT HAS STARTED BLINKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND GOT IT FIXED. *AK THE LIGHT HAS BLINKED CONTINUALLY EVERY MONTH. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON...

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHES AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. HAVE BEEN USING MAZDA FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS. MY O/D LIGHT HAS STARTED BLINKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND GOT IT FIXED. *AK THE LIGHT HAS BLINKED CONTINUALLY EVERY MONTH. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON...

Mar 22, 2004 Power Train 101 mi

I OWN A 1996 MAZDA 626 THAT I PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AT 20K IN 1999. MY TRANSMISSION FINALLY JUST FAILED AT 101K AND I SPENT $2000 FOR A REBUILT TRANS. THE OD LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON FOR OVER 12 MONTHS BUT WOULD GO OFF WHEN CAR IS RESTARTED.I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THE CHRONIC TRANSMISSION ...

Mar 22, 2004 Power Train 101 mi

I OWN A 1996 MAZDA 626 THAT I PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AT 20K IN 1999. MY TRANSMISSION FINALLY JUST FAILED AT 101K AND I SPENT $2000 FOR A REBUILT TRANS. THE OD LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON FOR OVER 12 MONTHS BUT WOULD GO OFF WHEN CAR IS RESTARTED.I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THE CHRONIC TRANSMISSION ...

Feb 25, 2004 Power Train 93,000 mi

IM A USED CAR DEALER AND I SELL MAZDA 626'S 1996 TO 1999 THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO KEEP GOING OUT I REPLACED THEM AND THEY GO OUT AGAIN. THIS IS COSTING ME MONEY AND MY CUSTOMERS.*AK

Feb 25, 2004 Power Train 93,000 mi

IM A USED CAR DEALER AND I SELL MAZDA 626'S 1996 TO 1999 THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO KEEP GOING OUT I REPLACED THEM AND THEY GO OUT AGAIN. THIS IS COSTING ME MONEY AND MY CUSTOMERS.*AK

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train 620,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TO FIRST AND SECOND GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train 620,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TO FIRST AND SECOND GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR

Feb 17, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

OCTOBER 2003 79,500 MILES OD LIGHT BLINKING, ROUGH IDLE, STICKY HARD GAS PEDAL, REMEDY : NEW TRANSMISSION, IDLE CONTROL VALVE 80,000 MILES TRANSMISSION FAILURE NO WARNING LOST 2ND, 3RD,4TH GEAR. REMEDY: REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS TOLD PART FAILED. PICKED UP CAR ON FEB 17TH DROVE CAR FOR 5 MILES 2ND AN...

Feb 17, 2004 Power Train 80,000 mi

OCTOBER 2003 79,500 MILES OD LIGHT BLINKING, ROUGH IDLE, STICKY HARD GAS PEDAL, REMEDY : NEW TRANSMISSION, IDLE CONTROL VALVE 80,000 MILES TRANSMISSION FAILURE NO WARNING LOST 2ND, 3RD,4TH GEAR. REMEDY: REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS TOLD PART FAILED. PICKED UP CAR ON FEB 17TH DROVE CAR FOR 5 MILES 2ND AN...

Feb 10, 2004 Power Train 89,000 mi

MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS WITH 1996 MAZDA 626, CURRENTLY AT 89,000 MILES. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Power Train 89,000 mi

MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS WITH 1996 MAZDA 626, CURRENTLY AT 89,000 MILES. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Power Train 31,000 mi

SINCE MY 1996 MAZDA 626 PURCHASE I'VE HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS. THE 1ST BREAKDOWN HAPPENED ON ROUTE 70 A HIGHLY TRAVELED ROADWAY MY WIFE 7 MONTHS PREGNANT. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF MY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HOWEVER LOOKING AT MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS, THERE SEEMS TO BE SERIOUS MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND MAZ...

Feb 4, 2004 Power Train 31,000 mi

SINCE MY 1996 MAZDA 626 PURCHASE I'VE HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS. THE 1ST BREAKDOWN HAPPENED ON ROUTE 70 A HIGHLY TRAVELED ROADWAY MY WIFE 7 MONTHS PREGNANT. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF MY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HOWEVER LOOKING AT MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS, THERE SEEMS TO BE SERIOUS MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND MAZ...

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WHEN SHIFTING INTO OVER DRIVE. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THE DEALER FOUND THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB *SC *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WHEN SHIFTING INTO OVER DRIVE. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THE DEALER FOUND THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB *SC *JB

Jan 13, 2004 Power Train

STATUS OF RECALL ON 1996 MAZDA 626.*MR CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO THE STATUS OF GETTING THE VEHICLE RECALLED FOR THE TRANSMISSION. *PH

Jan 13, 2004 Power Train

STATUS OF RECALL ON 1996 MAZDA 626.*MR CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO THE STATUS OF GETTING THE VEHICLE RECALLED FOR THE TRANSMISSION. *PH

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train

MY CAR HAS 79,170 MILES ON IT. I BORROWED MONEY & WORKED 2 JOBS TO MAKE THE PYMT. I WAS OKAY WITH THAT B/C I THOUGHT I PURCHASED A DEPENDABLE & RELIABLE CAR. TWO YEARS AGO W/O WARNING, WHILE SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT, MY CAR LUNGED FORWARD. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP, & HAD THE CAR SERVICED. IT WASNT...

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train

MY CAR HAS 79,170 MILES ON IT. I BORROWED MONEY & WORKED 2 JOBS TO MAKE THE PYMT. I WAS OKAY WITH THAT B/C I THOUGHT I PURCHASED A DEPENDABLE & RELIABLE CAR. TWO YEARS AGO W/O WARNING, WHILE SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT, MY CAR LUNGED FORWARD. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP, & HAD THE CAR SERVICED. IT WASNT...

Jan 3, 2004 Power Train

MY 1996 MAZDA 626 HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING TROUBLE SHIFTING AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT KEPT FLASHING SO I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS ABOUT TO GO. I FOUND THIS REALLY STRANGE SINCE THE CAR ONLY HAS 81K MILES ON IT AND I THOUGHT MAZDA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REALLY RELIABLE....

Jan 3, 2004 Power Train

MY 1996 MAZDA 626 HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING TROUBLE SHIFTING AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT KEPT FLASHING SO I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS ABOUT TO GO. I FOUND THIS REALLY STRANGE SINCE THE CAR ONLY HAS 81K MILES ON IT AND I THOUGHT MAZDA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REALLY RELIABLE....

Jan 2, 2004 Power Train 71,900 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TRANSMISSION HESITATES BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND. DIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION FAILURE BY MAZDA DEALER. DEALER SUGGESTS REPLACING WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION FOR $2800. AM CURRENTLY RESEARCHING OTHER ALTERNATIVES. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Power Train 71,900 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TRANSMISSION HESITATES BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND. DIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION FAILURE BY MAZDA DEALER. DEALER SUGGESTS REPLACING WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION FOR $2800. AM CURRENTLY RESEARCHING OTHER ALTERNATIVES. *AK

Dec 30, 2003 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKED A LOT. SHE ALSO STATED THAT HER OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER/MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER IS AFRAID SHE MAY HAVE AN ACCID...

Dec 30, 2003 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKED A LOT. SHE ALSO STATED THAT HER OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER/MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER IS AFRAID SHE MAY HAVE AN ACCID...

Dec 19, 2003 Power Train 133,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK *MR

Dec 19, 2003 Power Train 133,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK *MR

Nov 28, 2003 Air Bags 89,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, AND WITH NO WARNING BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 28, 2003 Air Bags 89,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, AND WITH NO WARNING BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 26, 2003 Visibility 103,000 mi

SUNROOF SHATTERED AS I WAS DRIVING AND SENT GLASS FLYING THROUGHOUT MY CAR. PULLED SMALL SHARDS FROM MY SCALP, FORTUNATELY NONE GOT INTO MY EYES. THE GLASS PORTION OF THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED AND I WAS NOT ATTEMPTING TO OPEN IT. IT SIMPLY EXPLODED. *LA

Nov 26, 2003 Visibility 103,000 mi

SUNROOF SHATTERED AS I WAS DRIVING AND SENT GLASS FLYING THROUGHOUT MY CAR. PULLED SMALL SHARDS FROM MY SCALP, FORTUNATELY NONE GOT INTO MY EYES. THE GLASS PORTION OF THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED AND I WAS NOT ATTEMPTING TO OPEN IT. IT SIMPLY EXPLODED. *LA

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train 89,050 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LA

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train 89,050 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LA

Oct 30, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED ON IT, AND I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND A COOLING UNIT HAS TO BE INSTALLED. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM BY THE MAZDA AND THEY FAILED TO WARN THE OWNERS TO INSTALL THIS COOLING UNIT ...

Oct 30, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED ON IT, AND I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND A COOLING UNIT HAS TO BE INSTALLED. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM BY THE MAZDA AND THEY FAILED TO WARN THE OWNERS TO INSTALL THIS COOLING UNIT ...

Sep 30, 2003 Power Train

1996 MAZDA 626 78,000 O/D LIGHT BLINK AFTER APP 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING CAR STARTS TO SLIP. CHECK ENGENE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER APP 45 MINUTES. GAS PEDAL STICKS ON TAKE OFF USUALLY LOSSENS UP WHEN DRIVING. WAS TOLD REPAIRS WILL TOP 3,000 CANT AFFORD!

Sep 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

1996 MAZDA 626 78,000 O/D LIGHT BLINK AFTER APP 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING CAR STARTS TO SLIP. CHECK ENGENE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER APP 45 MINUTES. GAS PEDAL STICKS ON TAKE OFF USUALLY LOSSENS UP WHEN DRIVING. WAS TOLD REPAIRS WILL TOP 3,000 CANT AFFORD!

Sep 30, 2003 Unknown Or Other

1996 MAZDA 626 78,000 O/D LIGHT BLINK AFTER APP 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING CAR STARTS TO SLIP. CHECK ENGENE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER APP 45 MINUTES. GAS PEDAL STICKS ON TAKE OFF USUALLY LOSSENS UP WHEN DRIVING. WAS TOLD REPAIRS WILL TOP 3,000 CANT AFFORD!

Sep 30, 2003 Power Train

1996 MAZDA 626 78,000 O/D LIGHT BLINK AFTER APP 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING CAR STARTS TO SLIP. CHECK ENGENE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER APP 45 MINUTES. GAS PEDAL STICKS ON TAKE OFF USUALLY LOSSENS UP WHEN DRIVING. WAS TOLD REPAIRS WILL TOP 3,000 CANT AFFORD!

Sep 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

1996 MAZDA 626 78,000 O/D LIGHT BLINK AFTER APP 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING CAR STARTS TO SLIP. CHECK ENGENE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER APP 45 MINUTES. GAS PEDAL STICKS ON TAKE OFF USUALLY LOSSENS UP WHEN DRIVING. WAS TOLD REPAIRS WILL TOP 3,000 CANT AFFORD!

Sep 30, 2003 Unknown Or Other

1996 MAZDA 626 78,000 O/D LIGHT BLINK AFTER APP 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING CAR STARTS TO SLIP. CHECK ENGENE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER APP 45 MINUTES. GAS PEDAL STICKS ON TAKE OFF USUALLY LOSSENS UP WHEN DRIVING. WAS TOLD REPAIRS WILL TOP 3,000 CANT AFFORD!

Sep 28, 2003 Power Train 72,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY 1996 MAZDA 626 AT 72,000 MILES. RIGHT AFTER REPARIS, O/D LIGHT FLASHES ON EXTENDED TRIPS. WILL DROP OUT OF OD CAUSING CAR TO DANGEROUSLY SLOW DOWN. DEALER IS ENCOURAGING ANOTHER TRANSMISSION REBUILD FOR ANOTHER $2,500. THIS IS ABSURD!

Sep 28, 2003 Power Train 72,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY 1996 MAZDA 626 AT 72,000 MILES. RIGHT AFTER REPARIS, O/D LIGHT FLASHES ON EXTENDED TRIPS. WILL DROP OUT OF OD CAUSING CAR TO DANGEROUSLY SLOW DOWN. DEALER IS ENCOURAGING ANOTHER TRANSMISSION REBUILD FOR ANOTHER $2,500. THIS IS ABSURD!

Sep 25, 2003 Power Train 110,045 mi

I HAVE A 96 MAZDA 626 AND THE CAR HAD 25,000 MILES WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED.I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED 4 TIMES TOTALING ABOUT 8,200 DOLLARS. IT IS THE NOTORIOUS CD43 TRANS. THE O/D LIGHT COMES ON THEN THE TRANSMISSION GOES OUT. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS A TRANS. SERVICES DONE AROUND 22...

Sep 25, 2003 Power Train 110,045 mi

I HAVE A 96 MAZDA 626 AND THE CAR HAD 25,000 MILES WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED.I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED 4 TIMES TOTALING ABOUT 8,200 DOLLARS. IT IS THE NOTORIOUS CD43 TRANS. THE O/D LIGHT COMES ON THEN THE TRANSMISSION GOES OUT. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS A TRANS. SERVICES DONE AROUND 22...

Sep 21, 2003 Power Train 88,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION WHEN DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. MOST TRANSMISSION SHOPS WANT ME TO REBUILD IT FOR ABOUT $1600, SAME AS WILKINS MAZDA DEALERSHIP. ONE TRANSMISSION SHOP SAYS IT COULD BE A COMPUTER PROBLEM. EITHER WAY MAZDA SHOULD PAY TO FIX IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON ALMOST ALL MAZDA...

Sep 21, 2003 Power Train 88,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION WHEN DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. MOST TRANSMISSION SHOPS WANT ME TO REBUILD IT FOR ABOUT $1600, SAME AS WILKINS MAZDA DEALERSHIP. ONE TRANSMISSION SHOP SAYS IT COULD BE A COMPUTER PROBLEM. EITHER WAY MAZDA SHOULD PAY TO FIX IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON ALMOST ALL MAZDA...

Aug 30, 2003 Power Train 74,000 mi

MY TRASMISION WENT OUT GOING UP A MOUNTAIN ON HWY 299, I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 11 MONTHS & HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP, HEATER SWITCH, TIMING BELT, BRAKES, TIRES...WHAT DO I DO NOW? I STILL HAVE 2 YEARS LEFT ON MY LOAN & CAN'T AFFORD A NEW TRANSMISSION OR A NEW CAR!!*AK

Aug 30, 2003 Power Train 74,000 mi

MY TRASMISION WENT OUT GOING UP A MOUNTAIN ON HWY 299, I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 11 MONTHS & HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP, HEATER SWITCH, TIMING BELT, BRAKES, TIRES...WHAT DO I DO NOW? I STILL HAVE 2 YEARS LEFT ON MY LOAN & CAN'T AFFORD A NEW TRANSMISSION OR A NEW CAR!!*AK

Aug 28, 2003 Power Train 98,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IN MY '96 MAZDA 626 IS SHOT AFTER 98,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS MAZDA WILL DO NOTHING AND EVERYTHING I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET SAYS THAT THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP ANYONE.

Aug 28, 2003 Power Train 98,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IN MY '96 MAZDA 626 IS SHOT AFTER 98,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS MAZDA WILL DO NOTHING AND EVERYTHING I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET SAYS THAT THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP ANYONE.

Aug 27, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 27, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 19, 2003 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A MAZDA, 626, 1996 AND 1ST TRAMSMISSION WENT OUT AT 30.000 MILES. NOW MY 2ND IS GOING OUT AT 120,000 MILES. I SEE THAT THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR MAZDA AND FORD.WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT IT.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Power Train 120,000 mi

I HAVE A MAZDA, 626, 1996 AND 1ST TRAMSMISSION WENT OUT AT 30.000 MILES. NOW MY 2ND IS GOING OUT AT 120,000 MILES. I SEE THAT THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR MAZDA AND FORD.WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT IT.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Power Train 131,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX. WITH IN THREE OR FOUR MONTHS OF HAVING THIS CAR I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. NOW SEVEN MONTHS LATER MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT HAS STARTING FLASHING AND IT DOESNT WANT TO GO..MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW HAVING TRANSMISSION FIXED AGAIN ..THIS TIME SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ...

Aug 12, 2003 Power Train 131,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 LX. WITH IN THREE OR FOUR MONTHS OF HAVING THIS CAR I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. NOW SEVEN MONTHS LATER MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT HAS STARTING FLASHING AND IT DOESNT WANT TO GO..MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW HAVING TRANSMISSION FIXED AGAIN ..THIS TIME SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ...

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 20, 2003 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH 1996 MAZDA 626-I BOUGHT THE CAR (A DEMONSTRATOR) FROM ALLENTOWN MAZDA IN ALLENTOWN PA. ON MAY15, 1997 WITH 10,000 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A LIGHT 2 MILES BEFORE I WAS ABOUT TO GET ONTO ONTO THE NE EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE. AS I PULLED OUT, THE CAR BARELY PICKED UP ENO...

Jul 20, 2003 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH 1996 MAZDA 626-I BOUGHT THE CAR (A DEMONSTRATOR) FROM ALLENTOWN MAZDA IN ALLENTOWN PA. ON MAY15, 1997 WITH 10,000 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A LIGHT 2 MILES BEFORE I WAS ABOUT TO GET ONTO ONTO THE NE EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE. AS I PULLED OUT, THE CAR BARELY PICKED UP ENO...

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY (IN LOW GEAR, MANUAL SHIFT), AS I PULL THE CAR TO THE LEFT (ONLY), TO PARK OR TURN A CORNER, THE CAR DIES. THE INCIDENT DATE BELOW DENOTES THE LATEST INCIDENT.NOT CERTAIN OF EXACT DATA OF PURCHASE FROM 128 MAZDA, BUT WEB SITE DEMANDED A SPECIFIC DAY SO, TO SATISFY IT, I ENTERED IN AU...

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY (IN LOW GEAR, MANUAL SHIFT), AS I PULL THE CAR TO THE LEFT (ONLY), TO PARK OR TURN A CORNER, THE CAR DIES. THE INCIDENT DATE BELOW DENOTES THE LATEST INCIDENT.NOT CERTAIN OF EXACT DATA OF PURCHASE FROM 128 MAZDA, BUT WEB SITE DEMANDED A SPECIFIC DAY SO, TO SATISFY IT, I ENTERED IN AU...

Jun 12, 2003 Power Train 59,000 mi

AT 59,000 MILES I PAID FOR A NEEDED, NEW TRANSMISSION AT A MAZDA DEALER. NOW @ 106,000 MILES IT IS IN NEEDED AGAIN. *JB

Jun 12, 2003 Power Train 59,000 mi

AT 59,000 MILES I PAID FOR A NEEDED, NEW TRANSMISSION AT A MAZDA DEALER. NOW @ 106,000 MILES IT IS IN NEEDED AGAIN. *JB

Jun 8, 2003 Power Train 60,000 mi

LESS THAN A YEAR A 3RD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE 2ND ONE FAILED WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM REPAIR SHOP, CAR WAS LEAKING FLUID. REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND RECOMMENDED DEALER REPLACEMENT. DEALER SERVICE DEPT ADVISED FRONT PUMP FAILED, AND REPLACED. THI...

Jun 8, 2003 Power Train 60,000 mi

LESS THAN A YEAR A 3RD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE 2ND ONE FAILED WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM REPAIR SHOP, CAR WAS LEAKING FLUID. REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND RECOMMENDED DEALER REPLACEMENT. DEALER SERVICE DEPT ADVISED FRONT PUMP FAILED, AND REPLACED. THI...

Jun 3, 2003 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT GOING 40MPH. BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 3, 2003 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT GOING 40MPH. BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 28, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR BUT STILL INDICATED THAT IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE ON THE GEAR PANEL. *TT

May 28, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR BUT STILL INDICATED THAT IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE ON THE GEAR PANEL. *TT

Apr 25, 2003 Power Train

I AM SENDING THIS E-MAIL IN REGARDS TO MY 1996 MAZDA 626 THAT HAS BEEN HAVING CONSTANT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MAZDA WON'T DO JACK. I WILL NEVER BY ANOTHER AGAIN, BUT THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE TRANSMISSIONS. PLAIN AND SIMPLE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND MAZDA SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE A...

Apr 25, 2003 Power Train 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 96 626 THAT HAS 125,000 MILES. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 98 WITH 60,000 MILES. IN MAY OF 2000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT AXEL AND THE RIGHT CV JOINT BOOT IN FEB. 2003. NOW I HAVE REPLACE MY ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS GOING TO COST AROUND ...

Apr 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 96 626 THAT HAS 125,000 MILES. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 98 WITH 60,000 MILES. IN MAY OF 2000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT AXEL AND THE RIGHT CV JOINT BOOT IN FEB. 2003. NOW I HAVE REPLACE MY ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS GOING TO COST AROUND ...

Apr 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 96 626 THAT HAS 125,000 MILES. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 98 WITH 60,000 MILES. IN MAY OF 2000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT AXEL AND THE RIGHT CV JOINT BOOT IN FEB. 2003. NOW I HAVE REPLACE MY ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS GOING TO COST AROUND ...

Apr 25, 2003 Power Train

I AM SENDING THIS E-MAIL IN REGARDS TO MY 1996 MAZDA 626 THAT HAS BEEN HAVING CONSTANT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MAZDA WON'T DO JACK. I WILL NEVER BY ANOTHER AGAIN, BUT THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE TRANSMISSIONS. PLAIN AND SIMPLE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND MAZDA SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE A...

Apr 25, 2003 Power Train 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 96 626 THAT HAS 125,000 MILES. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 98 WITH 60,000 MILES. IN MAY OF 2000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT AXEL AND THE RIGHT CV JOINT BOOT IN FEB. 2003. NOW I HAVE REPLACE MY ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS GOING TO COST AROUND ...

Apr 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 96 626 THAT HAS 125,000 MILES. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 98 WITH 60,000 MILES. IN MAY OF 2000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT AXEL AND THE RIGHT CV JOINT BOOT IN FEB. 2003. NOW I HAVE REPLACE MY ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS GOING TO COST AROUND ...

Apr 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 96 626 THAT HAS 125,000 MILES. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 98 WITH 60,000 MILES. IN MAY OF 2000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT AXEL AND THE RIGHT CV JOINT BOOT IN FEB. 2003. NOW I HAVE REPLACE MY ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS GOING TO COST AROUND ...

Apr 21, 2003 Power Train 81,000 mi

MY 1996 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION BURNED UP APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES INTO A ROAD TRIP TO HOUSTON. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REBUILT IN DEC 2001 AND ONLY HAD 11,000 MILES PUT ON SINCE THE REPAIR. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A MECHANIC IN HOUSTON WHO SAID THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED, AT AROUND $22...

Apr 21, 2003 Power Train 81,000 mi

MY 1996 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION BURNED UP APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES INTO A ROAD TRIP TO HOUSTON. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REBUILT IN DEC 2001 AND ONLY HAD 11,000 MILES PUT ON SINCE THE REPAIR. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A MECHANIC IN HOUSTON WHO SAID THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED, AT AROUND $22...

Apr 15, 2003 Power Train

HAVE ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS REPAIRS OF OVER $2,000, BECAUSE MECHANICS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM DUE TO CAR SPEEDOMETER FREQUENTLY CHANGING INTO OVER DRIVE, AND THE CAR'S MPH NEVER REACHES 60 MPH WITH OUT GOING INTO OVER DRIVE.*JB

Apr 15, 2003 Power Train

HAVE ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS REPAIRS OF OVER $2,000, BECAUSE MECHANICS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM DUE TO CAR SPEEDOMETER FREQUENTLY CHANGING INTO OVER DRIVE, AND THE CAR'S MPH NEVER REACHES 60 MPH WITH OUT GOING INTO OVER DRIVE.*JB

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 23, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

MAZDA 1996 626 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HORROR STORY HERE! WHY IS THE NHTSA.DOT NOT FORCING MAZDA TO RECALL OR PAY DAMAGES TO THE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF FOLKS LIKE ME WHO ARE OUT THOUSANDS FOR REPEATED TRANSMISSION FAILURES? BOUGHT USED CAR FROM TRANSMISSION SHOP OWNER 2 YEARS AGO NOW. HE WARRANTED ...

Mar 23, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

MAZDA 1996 626 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HORROR STORY HERE! WHY IS THE NHTSA.DOT NOT FORCING MAZDA TO RECALL OR PAY DAMAGES TO THE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF FOLKS LIKE ME WHO ARE OUT THOUSANDS FOR REPEATED TRANSMISSION FAILURES? BOUGHT USED CAR FROM TRANSMISSION SHOP OWNER 2 YEARS AGO NOW. HE WARRANTED ...

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE EXPRESSWAY OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER THE CAR ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE "OVER DRIVE OFF" LIGHT BEGINS TO BLINK AND MY OVERDRIVE TURN OFF. I USUALLY HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OR AT A RED LIGHT AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO FIX IT. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ...

Mar 11, 2003 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE EXPRESSWAY OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER THE CAR ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE "OVER DRIVE OFF" LIGHT BEGINS TO BLINK AND MY OVERDRIVE TURN OFF. I USUALLY HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OR AT A RED LIGHT AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO FIX IT. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ...

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE EXPRESSWAY OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER THE CAR ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE "OVER DRIVE OFF" LIGHT BEGINS TO BLINK AND MY OVERDRIVE TURN OFF. I USUALLY HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OR AT A RED LIGHT AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO FIX IT. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ...

Mar 11, 2003 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE EXPRESSWAY OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER THE CAR ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE "OVER DRIVE OFF" LIGHT BEGINS TO BLINK AND MY OVERDRIVE TURN OFF. I USUALLY HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OR AT A RED LIGHT AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO FIX IT. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 67,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 1996 MAZDA 626: MAZDA HAS A VERY HIGH FAILURE RATE ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN THE MAZDA 626 VEHICLES. MY CAR IS ON THE SECOND TRANSMISSION AND PROBABLY NEEDS A THIRD. I BELEIVE THAT MAZDA SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER. THANKS FOR LISTENING ...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 67,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 1996 MAZDA 626: MAZDA HAS A VERY HIGH FAILURE RATE ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN THE MAZDA 626 VEHICLES. MY CAR IS ON THE SECOND TRANSMISSION AND PROBABLY NEEDS A THIRD. I BELEIVE THAT MAZDA SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER. THANKS FOR LISTENING ...

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train

'96 MAZDA 626 (BOUGHT NEW) . TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 83,000+/_ MI. INITIALLY TOOK CAR TO A DEALER FOR OIL LEAK (REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SWITCH). THEY BROUGHT CAR TO ME, IT STARTED & DIED REPEATEDLY. THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE JUMPED ALL AROUND THE DIAL AND ODOMETER WOULD SPIN, ADDING MILEAGE. SERVICE W...

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train

'96 MAZDA 626 (BOUGHT NEW) . TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 83,000+/_ MI. INITIALLY TOOK CAR TO A DEALER FOR OIL LEAK (REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SWITCH). THEY BROUGHT CAR TO ME, IT STARTED & DIED REPEATEDLY. THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE JUMPED ALL AROUND THE DIAL AND ODOMETER WOULD SPIN, ADDING MILEAGE. SERVICE W...

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train

'96 MAZDA 626 (BOUGHT NEW) . TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 83,000+/_ MI. INITIALLY TOOK CAR TO A DEALER FOR OIL LEAK (REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SWITCH). THEY BROUGHT CAR TO ME, IT STARTED & DIED REPEATEDLY. THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE JUMPED ALL AROUND THE DIAL AND ODOMETER WOULD SPIN, ADDING MILEAGE. SERVICE W...

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train

'96 MAZDA 626 (BOUGHT NEW) . TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 83,000+/_ MI. INITIALLY TOOK CAR TO A DEALER FOR OIL LEAK (REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SWITCH). THEY BROUGHT CAR TO ME, IT STARTED & DIED REPEATEDLY. THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE JUMPED ALL AROUND THE DIAL AND ODOMETER WOULD SPIN, ADDING MILEAGE. SERVICE W...

Feb 5, 2003 Power Train 111,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THE WEEKEND OF DEC 14, 2002 I COULDN'T PUT THE CAR IN GEAR, SO I ADVISE TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE SHOP. I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE BAD.

Feb 5, 2003 Power Train 111,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THE WEEKEND OF DEC 14, 2002 I COULDN'T PUT THE CAR IN GEAR, SO I ADVISE TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE SHOP. I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE BAD.

Jan 24, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ACCELERATION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 24, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ACCELERATION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 22, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNINF THE TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK UP AND IT WILL BE HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE CONSUMER WILL BE FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 22, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNINF THE TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK UP AND IT WILL BE HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE CONSUMER WILL BE FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 19, 2003 Power Train 93,000 mi

"O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, ENGINE REVVED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM 1ST GEAR. DIAGNOSIS IS THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED AT THE COST OF $2300.00.

Jan 19, 2003 Power Train 93,000 mi

"O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, ENGINE REVVED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM 1ST GEAR. DIAGNOSIS IS THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED AT THE COST OF $2300.00.

Jan 14, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT HAD GONE INTO NEUTRAL ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ALTOGETHER ON ONE OCCASION. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. SCC *JB

Jan 14, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT HAD GONE INTO NEUTRAL ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ALTOGETHER ON ONE OCCASION. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. SCC *JB

Dec 27, 2002 Power Train 68,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION

Dec 27, 2002 Power Train 68,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION

Nov 24, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING BADLY IN LOWER GEARS. SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND TO 3RD IS VERY BAD AND OFTEN THE RPMS ARE APPROX. 5000 BEFORE THE SHIFT OCCURS. (EVEN ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE) AS OF EARLY NOVEMBER, THE TRANSMISSION WILL PERIODICALLY NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I HAVE CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID ON...

Nov 24, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING BADLY IN LOWER GEARS. SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND TO 3RD IS VERY BAD AND OFTEN THE RPMS ARE APPROX. 5000 BEFORE THE SHIFT OCCURS. (EVEN ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE) AS OF EARLY NOVEMBER, THE TRANSMISSION WILL PERIODICALLY NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I HAVE CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID ON...

Nov 18, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON THE HIGHWAY HE MADE A RIGHT TURN SUDDENLY TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE. AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND LANDED ON THE ROOF UP SIDE DOWN. PLEASE FILL ADDITONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER IS CONCERN BECAUSE THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND THE INTERIOR AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ALL. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 18, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON THE HIGHWAY HE MADE A RIGHT TURN SUDDENLY TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE. AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND LANDED ON THE ROOF UP SIDE DOWN. PLEASE FILL ADDITONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER IS CONCERN BECAUSE THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND THE INTERIOR AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ALL. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 12, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE CONSUMER APPLY HIS BRAKES TO AVOID ANOTHER MOTORIST. AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Nov 12, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE CONSUMER APPLY HIS BRAKES TO AVOID ANOTHER MOTORIST. AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Nov 4, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACE TWICE. MR

Nov 4, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACE TWICE. MR

Oct 24, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH IN RESULT OF FRONTAL CRASH VEHICLE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 24, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING 30-35 MPH IN RESULT OF FRONTAL CRASH VEHICLE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

MR

Oct 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

MR

Sep 22, 2002 Power Train

PLEASE HLEP ME WITH THIS. THE CAR IS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE AND I AM STILL PAYING ON IT. WHAT DO I DO?. *AK

Sep 22, 2002 Power Train

PLEASE HLEP ME WITH THIS. THE CAR IS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE AND I AM STILL PAYING ON IT. WHAT DO I DO?. *AK

Sep 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AND TRANSIMISSION HAD BLOWNOUT. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AND TRANSIMISSION HAD BLOWNOUT. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AND TRANSIMISSION HAD BLOWNOUT. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STALLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AND TRANSIMISSION HAD BLOWNOUT. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 9, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY.FRONT END OF CAR HIT RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. MAXDA HAS BEEN CONTACTED. CONSUMER FELT AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 50000 MILES. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY.FRONT END OF CAR HIT RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. MAXDA HAS BEEN CONTACTED. CONSUMER FELT AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 50000 MILES. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILD TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS, IT WAS CAUSING VEHICLE TO MAKE NOISE/ SHUTTER, AND JUMP FROM HIGH TO SECOND GEAR WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILD TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS, IT WAS CAUSING VEHICLE TO MAKE NOISE/ SHUTTER, AND JUMP FROM HIGH TO SECOND GEAR WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Power Train

SECOND FAILURE WITHIN A YEAR OF THE TRANSMISSION. HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILD IN DECEMBER 01, AND IT FAILED IN AUGUST 02. SAME SYMPTOMS, O/D FLASHES, TRANY GOES IN AND OUT OF GEAR, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHY DOESN'T MAZDA OR THE GOVT. DO ANYTHING?*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Power Train

SECOND FAILURE WITHIN A YEAR OF THE TRANSMISSION. HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILD IN DECEMBER 01, AND IT FAILED IN AUGUST 02. SAME SYMPTOMS, O/D FLASHES, TRANY GOES IN AND OUT OF GEAR, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHY DOESN'T MAZDA OR THE GOVT. DO ANYTHING?*AK

Aug 10, 2002 Power Train

BOUGHT THE MAZDA (I HATE THE CAR NOW) FROM A PRIVATE OWNER WHO HAD MAINTAINED THE CAR VERY WELL (HAD ALL THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS) AT 70,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN AFTER 2 WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP SAID THEY HAVE TO REPLACE/REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. COST $2100.00. RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOU...

Aug 10, 2002 Power Train

BOUGHT THE MAZDA (I HATE THE CAR NOW) FROM A PRIVATE OWNER WHO HAD MAINTAINED THE CAR VERY WELL (HAD ALL THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS) AT 70,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN AFTER 2 WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP SAID THEY HAVE TO REPLACE/REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. COST $2100.00. RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOU...

Aug 2, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Power Train

THIS CAR HAS HAD NOTHING BUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, AS SHOWN WITH MAZDA 626'S (KNOW AFTER THE FACT) THOUGH ON ITS SECOND TRANSMISSION, IT IS FAILING AGAIN. MAZDA STATES THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHY IT FAILED, OR WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT NOW.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Power Train

CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY WERE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH 626 TRANSMISSIONS AND WAS TOLD NO. THROUGH RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS. WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAZDA NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING.O D. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Power Train

THIS CAR HAS HAD NOTHING BUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, AS SHOWN WITH MAZDA 626'S (KNOW AFTER THE FACT) THOUGH ON ITS SECOND TRANSMISSION, IT IS FAILING AGAIN. MAZDA STATES THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHY IT FAILED, OR WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT NOW.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Power Train

CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY WERE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH 626 TRANSMISSIONS AND WAS TOLD NO. THROUGH RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS. WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAZDA NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING.O D. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 2 TIMES. *TT *CB

Jul 29, 2002 Equipment

STRUT TOWERS MAKING NOISE. DEALER FOUND DAMAGED AC WIRING SHORTEN, POSSIBLY THE COMPRESSOR. *TT

Jul 29, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 2 TIMES. *TT *CB

Jul 29, 2002 Equipment

STRUT TOWERS MAKING NOISE. DEALER FOUND DAMAGED AC WIRING SHORTEN, POSSIBLY THE COMPRESSOR. *TT

Jul 28, 2002 Power Train

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE 1996 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION TO FAIL ON ME, BUT I AM NOT THE ONLY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THIS IS NOT FAIR THAT MAZDA KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT FAILS TO DO A RECALL. PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUY CARS WITH...

Jul 28, 2002 Power Train

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE 1996 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION TO FAIL ON ME, BUT I AM NOT THE ONLY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THIS IS NOT FAIR THAT MAZDA KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT FAILS TO DO A RECALL. PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUY CARS WITH...

Jul 18, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 18, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 16, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING UNABLE TO PUT VEHICLE INTO GEARS. HAD TO USE SHIFT LOCK KEY. THIS WAS A RESULT OF BLOWN TRANSIMISSION. HAD PART REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Jul 16, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING UNABLE TO PUT VEHICLE INTO GEARS. HAD TO USE SHIFT LOCK KEY. THIS WAS A RESULT OF BLOWN TRANSIMISSION. HAD PART REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Jun 22, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS NOT ACTUALLY FAILED TO A POINT WHERE IT IS NOT DRIVEABLE, BUT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE SEVERAL PARTS OF THE ENGINE TO GET IT NARROWED DOWN AND NOW THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CONSTANTLY FLASHES AND AFTER SOME RESEARCH(THE OWNERS MANUAL HAS NONE) I HAVE COME TO DISCOVER THAT THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jun 22, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS NOT ACTUALLY FAILED TO A POINT WHERE IT IS NOT DRIVEABLE, BUT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE SEVERAL PARTS OF THE ENGINE TO GET IT NARROWED DOWN AND NOW THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CONSTANTLY FLASHES AND AFTER SOME RESEARCH(THE OWNERS MANUAL HAS NONE) I HAVE COME TO DISCOVER THAT THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jun 21, 2002 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AFTER A SHORT TIME. THE TRANSMISSION THEN CEASES USING THE CONVERTER LOCKUP ON THE TRANS AS EVIDENCED BY THE RPMS GOING UP. WHEN YOU STOP AND KILL THE ENGINE IT WILL "RESET". THE TRANSMISSION WILL ALSO SHUDDER AT TIMES LIKE IT SI IN TWO GEARS AT ONCE. THE TRANSMISSI...

Jun 21, 2002 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AFTER A SHORT TIME. THE TRANSMISSION THEN CEASES USING THE CONVERTER LOCKUP ON THE TRANS AS EVIDENCED BY THE RPMS GOING UP. WHEN YOU STOP AND KILL THE ENGINE IT WILL "RESET". THE TRANSMISSION WILL ALSO SHUDDER AT TIMES LIKE IT SI IN TWO GEARS AT ONCE. THE TRANSMISSI...

Jun 20, 2002 Power Train

OWNER INDICATES THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD WITH O/D LIGHT COMING ON/OFF. DEALER INSISTS THAT ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 20, 2002 Power Train

BAD TRANSMISSION IN THIS MODEL OF CAR. I'M SIMPLY ENTERING MY COMPLAINT SO MAZDA MIGHT HAVE TO TAKE ACTION FOR THOSE UNFORTUNATE CUSTOMERS WHO WILL BE NEXT IN REPACING THEIR TRANSMISSIONS. MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MISTAKE THEY MADE WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Power Train

OWNER INDICATES THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD WITH O/D LIGHT COMING ON/OFF. DEALER INSISTS THAT ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 20, 2002 Power Train

BAD TRANSMISSION IN THIS MODEL OF CAR. I'M SIMPLY ENTERING MY COMPLAINT SO MAZDA MIGHT HAVE TO TAKE ACTION FOR THOSE UNFORTUNATE CUSTOMERS WHO WILL BE NEXT IN REPACING THEIR TRANSMISSIONS. MAZDA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MISTAKE THEY MADE WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - DEALER SAYS THAT IF CAR IS RUNNING OKAY THAT NO SERVICE NEEDED?????? FINALLY GET IT CHECKED OUT AND TURNS OUT THAT CAT CONVERTER IS GOING BAD. BARELY GET THAT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY LIMIT. SAME DAY, DRIVING HOME FROM DEALER, ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. BRING IT BACK...

Jun 17, 2002 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - DEALER SAYS THAT IF CAR IS RUNNING OKAY THAT NO SERVICE NEEDED?????? FINALLY GET IT CHECKED OUT AND TURNS OUT THAT CAT CONVERTER IS GOING BAD. BARELY GET THAT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY LIMIT. SAME DAY, DRIVING HOME FROM DEALER, ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. BRING IT BACK...

Jun 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - DEALER SAYS THAT IF CAR IS RUNNING OKAY THAT NO SERVICE NEEDED?????? FINALLY GET IT CHECKED OUT AND TURNS OUT THAT CAT CONVERTER IS GOING BAD. BARELY GET THAT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY LIMIT. SAME DAY, DRIVING HOME FROM DEALER, ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. BRING IT BACK...

Jun 17, 2002 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - DEALER SAYS THAT IF CAR IS RUNNING OKAY THAT NO SERVICE NEEDED?????? FINALLY GET IT CHECKED OUT AND TURNS OUT THAT CAT CONVERTER IS GOING BAD. BARELY GET THAT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY LIMIT. SAME DAY, DRIVING HOME FROM DEALER, ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. BRING IT BACK...

Jun 16, 2002 Power Train

1996 MAZDA 626 LX WAS PURCHASED USED IN 8/99 AS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH 32K MILES. VEHICLE WAS IN ACCELENT CONDITION, AND CAME WITH A 3 MONTH, 3K WARRANTY. VEHICLE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BY (ME) CURRENT OWNER WITH ALL SUGGESTED SERVICE DONE AT MAZDA DEALERSHIP. I HAVE PUT ONLY 20K MILES ON...

Jun 16, 2002 Power Train

1996 MAZDA 626 LX WAS PURCHASED USED IN 8/99 AS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH 32K MILES. VEHICLE WAS IN ACCELENT CONDITION, AND CAME WITH A 3 MONTH, 3K WARRANTY. VEHICLE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BY (ME) CURRENT OWNER WITH ALL SUGGESTED SERVICE DONE AT MAZDA DEALERSHIP. I HAVE PUT ONLY 20K MILES ON...

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. UNABLE DRIVE VEHICLE. REPLACED TRANSMISSION 4 TIMES.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. UNABLE DRIVE VEHICLE. REPLACED TRANSMISSION 4 TIMES.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 3, 2002 Power Train

OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING - OVERHEATING - INTERNAL FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jun 3, 2002 Power Train

OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING - OVERHEATING - INTERNAL FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jun 1, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO OVERHEATING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK

Jun 1, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO OVERHEATING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK

May 29, 2002 Power Train

MAZDA KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR 626'S FROM 1994-1999 AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. OUR OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER BECAUSE THE CAR WAS SHIFTING VERY HARD. I CALLED MAZDA AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS OK TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE NEXT WEEKEND I RECIEVE A PAPER TELLING M...

May 29, 2002 Power Train

MAZDA KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR 626'S FROM 1994-1999 AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. OUR OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER BECAUSE THE CAR WAS SHIFTING VERY HARD. I CALLED MAZDA AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS OK TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE NEXT WEEKEND I RECIEVE A PAPER TELLING M...

May 28, 2002 Power Train

NO TRANSMISSION SHOPS WILL WORK ON THE CAR BECAUSE THEY'VE ALREADY TRIED TO FIX SEVERAL AND THEY KEEP COMING BACK. APPARENTLY THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT MAZDA/FORD INSTALLED INTO THE TRANSMISISON WASN'T ENOUGH, SO AFTER 60K MILES TRANSMISSION BURNED UP.*AK

May 28, 2002 Power Train

NO TRANSMISSION SHOPS WILL WORK ON THE CAR BECAUSE THEY'VE ALREADY TRIED TO FIX SEVERAL AND THEY KEEP COMING BACK. APPARENTLY THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT MAZDA/FORD INSTALLED INTO THE TRANSMISISON WASN'T ENOUGH, SO AFTER 60K MILES TRANSMISSION BURNED UP.*AK

May 23, 2002 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY THE OVERDRIVE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CHANGE GEARS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

May 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY THE OVERDRIVE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CHANGE GEARS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

May 23, 2002 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY THE OVERDRIVE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CHANGE GEARS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

May 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY THE OVERDRIVE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CHANGE GEARS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

May 22, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE O/D WAS BLINKING ON AND OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CAR BECAME VERY SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY CAUSING THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN BELOW NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WE TOOK THE CAR AND THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE PROBLEM MIGHT...

May 22, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE O/D WAS BLINKING ON AND OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CAR BECAME VERY SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY CAUSING THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN BELOW NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WE TOOK THE CAR AND THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION AND THE PROBLEM MIGHT...

May 7, 2002 Power Train

AM THE OWNER OF MAZDA 626, VIN [XXX]. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW IN AUGUST 1996 FROM THE ROSENTHAL NISSAN MAZDA DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN MCLEAN, VA. SINCE THE PURCHASE I HAVE HAD 3 FAILURES OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT ~38,000 MILES. THE SECOND AT ~49,000 MILES AND...

May 7, 2002 Power Train

AM THE OWNER OF MAZDA 626, VIN 1YVGE22C3T5518155. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW IN AUGUST 1996 FROM THE ROSENTHAL NISSAN MAZDA DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN MCLEAN, VA. SINCE THE PURCHASE I HAVE HAD 3 FAILURES OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT ~38,000 MILES. THE SECOND AT ~49,0...

May 7, 2002 Power Train

AM THE OWNER OF MAZDA 626, VIN [XXX]. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW IN AUGUST 1996 FROM THE ROSENTHAL NISSAN MAZDA DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN MCLEAN, VA. SINCE THE PURCHASE I HAVE HAD 3 FAILURES OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT ~38,000 MILES. THE SECOND AT ~49,000 MILES AND...

May 7, 2002 Power Train

AM THE OWNER OF MAZDA 626, VIN 1YVGE22C3T5518155. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW IN AUGUST 1996 FROM THE ROSENTHAL NISSAN MAZDA DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN MCLEAN, VA. SINCE THE PURCHASE I HAVE HAD 3 FAILURES OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT ~38,000 MILES. THE SECOND AT ~49,0...

May 5, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS AGAIN FAILED AT 127000 MILES. WE HAVE ALSO HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WE HAVE ALL DATES AND RECEIPTS. *AK

May 5, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS AGAIN FAILED AT 127000 MILES. WE HAVE ALSO HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WE HAVE ALL DATES AND RECEIPTS. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR WAS LEAKING ON VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WOULD START TO OVERHEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL, AND CONSUMER HAS TO ADD OIL EVERY FEW DAYS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR WAS LEAKING ON VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WOULD START TO OVERHEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL, AND CONSUMER HAS TO ADD OIL EVERY FEW DAYS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Seats

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED TO REACH IN THE REAR SEAT WHEN THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Seats

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED TO REACH IN THE REAR SEAT WHEN THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Power Train

NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Power Train

NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM

Apr 12, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING BATTERY CABLE FELL OFF, CAUSING ENTIRE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING BATTERY CABLE FELL OFF, CAUSING ENTIRE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED OVERDRIVE INDICATION LIGHT FLASHING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES JUST FINDING OUT HOW COMMON THIS PROBLEM IS WITH THESE VEHICLES. YOU MIGHT AS WELL THROW ALL YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY INTO A FIRE PIT AND LIGHT IT UP, IF YOU PURCHASE ONE OF THESE CARS. *AK

Mar 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED OVERDRIVE INDICATION LIGHT FLASHING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES JUST FINDING OUT HOW COMMON THIS PROBLEM IS WITH THESE VEHICLES. YOU MIGHT AS WELL THROW ALL YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY INTO A FIRE PIT AND LIGHT IT UP, IF YOU PURCHASE ONE OF THESE CARS. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Seat Belts

SECOND REPLACEMENT OF THE SEATBELT. IS THIS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT? SEATBELTS SHOULDN'T HAVE TO BE REPLACE 2X WITHIN A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Seat Belts

SECOND REPLACEMENT OF THE SEATBELT. IS THIS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT? SEATBELTS SHOULDN'T HAVE TO BE REPLACE 2X WITHIN A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAIN ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Unknown Or Other

OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAIN ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAIN ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Unknown Or Other

OVERDRIVE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAIN ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 8, 2002 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 14, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH RPMS INCREASED BEYOND NORMAL RANGE. THEN , OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. AT 96000 AND TRAVELING AT 60 MPH SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. BUT THIS TIME DRIVER TRIED BACKING UP AND VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. PLEAS...

Feb 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH RPMS INCREASED BEYOND NORMAL RANGE. THEN , OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. AT 96000 AND TRAVELING AT 60 MPH SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. BUT THIS TIME DRIVER TRIED BACKING UP AND VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. PLEAS...

Feb 14, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH RPMS INCREASED BEYOND NORMAL RANGE. THEN , OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. AT 96000 AND TRAVELING AT 60 MPH SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. BUT THIS TIME DRIVER TRIED BACKING UP AND VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. PLEAS...

Feb 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH RPMS INCREASED BEYOND NORMAL RANGE. THEN , OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. AT 96000 AND TRAVELING AT 60 MPH SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. BUT THIS TIME DRIVER TRIED BACKING UP AND VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. PLEAS...

Feb 4, 2002 Power Train

OVERDRIVE CAME ON AND STAYED FLASHING, NEXT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED SHIFTING HARD. AT LOW SPEEDS OF ABOUT 15-20 MPH THE CAR WOULD JERK HARD. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FROM TIME TO TIME STILL BUT WHEN I GET TO REPAIR SHOP THE LIG...

Feb 4, 2002 Power Train

OVERDRIVE CAME ON AND STAYED FLASHING, NEXT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED SHIFTING HARD. AT LOW SPEEDS OF ABOUT 15-20 MPH THE CAR WOULD JERK HARD. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FROM TIME TO TIME STILL BUT WHEN I GET TO REPAIR SHOP THE LIG...

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 1999 WITH THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR COMING UNPLUGGED. HAD REPAIR DONE, CAME LOOSE AGAIN IN OCTOBER 1999. DEALER DIDN'T RUN ANY DIAGNOSTICS, JUST SAID THE M.A.F.S. WAS THE PROBLEM. O/D LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. CAR WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR W/O A STR...

Jan 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 1999 WITH THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR COMING UNPLUGGED. HAD REPAIR DONE, CAME LOOSE AGAIN IN OCTOBER 1999. DEALER DIDN'T RUN ANY DIAGNOSTICS, JUST SAID THE M.A.F.S. WAS THE PROBLEM. O/D LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. CAR WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR W/O A STR...

Jan 18, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jan 18, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jan 16, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH AND PRESSING GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE. RPMS GO UP TO 5000 TO 6000. VEHICLE WOULD SLIP FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK JLG

Jan 16, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH AND PRESSING GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE. RPMS GO UP TO 5000 TO 6000. VEHICLE WOULD SLIP FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK JLG

Jan 7, 2002 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 4, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE, TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AND WHEN ON HIGHWAY IF THE DRIVER SPEEDS UP, VEHICLE WILL START JERKING.*AK DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER AT THE TIME VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THAT THE PROBLEM COULS NOT BE DUPLICATED, CONSUMER TRIED TO...

Jan 4, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE, TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AND WHEN ON HIGHWAY IF THE DRIVER SPEEDS UP, VEHICLE WILL START JERKING.*AK DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER AT THE TIME VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THAT THE PROBLEM COULS NOT BE DUPLICATED, CONSUMER TRIED TO...

Dec 18, 2001 Power Train

AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO GET THE TRANSMISSION CHECKED IT FINALLY FAILED. EVERY PREVIOUS ATTEMPT RESULTED IN NO PROBLEMS DIAGNOSED. IT WAS ALWAYS A SENSOR OR A CONNECTOR. THE PROBLEM WITH THE O/D LIGHT WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER AND EVERYTIME THE CAR CAME BACK IN TWO TO THREE DAYS T...

Dec 18, 2001 Power Train

AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO GET THE TRANSMISSION CHECKED IT FINALLY FAILED. EVERY PREVIOUS ATTEMPT RESULTED IN NO PROBLEMS DIAGNOSED. IT WAS ALWAYS A SENSOR OR A CONNECTOR. THE PROBLEM WITH THE O/D LIGHT WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER AND EVERYTIME THE CAR CAME BACK IN TWO TO THREE DAYS T...

Dec 6, 2001 Power Train

"O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSIS IS THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. *AK

Dec 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

"O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSIS IS THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. *AK

Dec 6, 2001 Power Train

"O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSIS IS THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. *AK

Dec 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

"O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSIS IS THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. *AK

Dec 4, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 4, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 14, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR CONTINUOUSLY, TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED EVENTHOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD.

Nov 14, 2001 Unknown Or Other

O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR CONTINUOUSLY, TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED EVENTHOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD.

Nov 14, 2001 Power Train

O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR CONTINUOUSLY, TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED EVENTHOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD.

Nov 14, 2001 Unknown Or Other

O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR CONTINUOUSLY, TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED EVENTHOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD.

Nov 4, 2001 Electrical System Fire

SMOKE EMITTED FROM BEHIND THE FAN CONTROL PANEL. FLAMES EMITTED MOMENTS AFTERWARD. AUTO STOPPED AND DRIVER ESCAPED VEHICLE, PROCEEDED TO CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT (ON HIGHWAY AT TIME). FIRE DAMANGED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD (MELTED MOST OF IT, PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED), WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND...

Nov 4, 2001 Electrical System Fire

SMOKE EMITTED FROM BEHIND THE FAN CONTROL PANEL. FLAMES EMITTED MOMENTS AFTERWARD. AUTO STOPPED AND DRIVER ESCAPED VEHICLE, PROCEEDED TO CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT (ON HIGHWAY AT TIME). FIRE DAMANGED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD (MELTED MOST OF IT, PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED), WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND...

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR STARTED DRIVING VERY SLUGGISH IN 1ST GEAR (NOT GOING ANY HIGHER THAN 5 M.P.H.), BUT WOULD DRIVE NORMAL IN ALL OTHER GEARS. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IMMEDIATELY (SAME DAY), AND THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION (REBUILT) AND QUOTED ME $2,300. I TOOK IT FROM THE DEALER ...

Sep 6, 2001 Power Train

WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR STARTED DRIVING VERY SLUGGISH IN 1ST GEAR (NOT GOING ANY HIGHER THAN 5 M.P.H.), BUT WOULD DRIVE NORMAL IN ALL OTHER GEARS. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IMMEDIATELY (SAME DAY), AND THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION (REBUILT) AND QUOTED ME $2,300. I TOOK IT FROM THE DEALER ...

Aug 15, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSIONS HANGS UP WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEARS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALL 626'S, WHY ISN'T ANYTHING GETTING DONE ABOUT IT? *AK

Aug 15, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSIONS HANGS UP WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEARS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALL 626'S, WHY ISN'T ANYTHING GETTING DONE ABOUT IT? *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM/ CAUSING SERIOUS JERKING MOVEMENT TO THE CAR. A POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITIUATION FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REOCCURING PROBLEM AFFECTING TRANSMISSION AND LINKED PARTS IE. AXL. THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING QUITE FREQUENTLY DUE TO THE COMPLAINTS I ...

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM/ CAUSING SERIOUS JERKING MOVEMENT TO THE CAR. A POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITIUATION FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REOCCURING PROBLEM AFFECTING TRANSMISSION AND LINKED PARTS IE. AXL. THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING QUITE FREQUENTLY DUE TO THE COMPLAINTS I ...

Jun 23, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE 4 CYL 626 AND MAZDA NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 23, 2001 Power Train

THERE IS AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE 4 CYL 626 AND MAZDA NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR PROBLEM. *AK

May 31, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 THAT IS CURRENTLY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND TIME I AM ABOUT TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THE FIRST TIME WAS WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR AT 56,000 MILES. I THEN PAID FOR THE REPAIR, WHICH COST ME ABOUT $1600.00 AT A TRANSMISSION SHOP. SIX M...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS 626, MAZDA FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT AND I TRIED TO GET THE COMPANY TO TAKE IT BACK AND THEY WOULD GIVE ME LOTS OF EXCUSES AND WERE NOT HELPFUL. IN THE END I WAS TOLD THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS GONE & I PAID 300.00 FOR REPAIRS. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED HAVIN...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS 626, MAZDA FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT AND I TRIED TO GET THE COMPANY TO TAKE IT BACK AND THEY WOULD GIVE ME LOTS OF EXCUSES AND WERE NOT HELPFUL. IN THE END I WAS TOLD THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS GONE & I PAID 300.00 FOR REPAIRS. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED HAVIN...

May 31, 2001 Power Train

I HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS 626, MAZDA FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT AND I TRIED TO GET THE COMPANY TO TAKE IT BACK AND THEY WOULD GIVE ME LOTS OF EXCUSES AND WERE NOT HELPFUL. IN THE END I WAS TOLD THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS GONE & I PAID 300.00 FOR REPAIRS. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED HAVIN...

May 31, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA 626 THAT IS CURRENTLY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND TIME I AM ABOUT TO HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THE FIRST TIME WAS WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR AT 56,000 MILES. I THEN PAID FOR THE REPAIR, WHICH COST ME ABOUT $1600.00 AT A TRANSMISSION SHOP. SIX M...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS 626, MAZDA FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT AND I TRIED TO GET THE COMPANY TO TAKE IT BACK AND THEY WOULD GIVE ME LOTS OF EXCUSES AND WERE NOT HELPFUL. IN THE END I WAS TOLD THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS GONE & I PAID 300.00 FOR REPAIRS. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED HAVIN...

May 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS 626, MAZDA FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT AND I TRIED TO GET THE COMPANY TO TAKE IT BACK AND THEY WOULD GIVE ME LOTS OF EXCUSES AND WERE NOT HELPFUL. IN THE END I WAS TOLD THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS GONE & I PAID 300.00 FOR REPAIRS. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED HAVIN...

May 31, 2001 Power Train

I HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS 626, MAZDA FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT AND I TRIED TO GET THE COMPANY TO TAKE IT BACK AND THEY WOULD GIVE ME LOTS OF EXCUSES AND WERE NOT HELPFUL. IN THE END I WAS TOLD THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS GONE & I PAID 300.00 FOR REPAIRS. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED HAVIN...

May 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AS A RESULT OF A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CV JOINTS ARE ALSO FAULTY, ALSO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DEER.*JB

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

AS A RESULT OF A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CV JOINTS ARE ALSO FAULTY, ALSO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DEER.*JB

May 24, 2001 Power Train Crash

AS A RESULT OF A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CV JOINTS ARE ALSO FAULTY, ALSO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DEER.*JB

May 24, 2001 Power Train Crash

AS A RESULT OF A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CV JOINTS ARE ALSO FAULTY, ALSO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DEER.*JB

May 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

AS A RESULT OF A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CV JOINTS ARE ALSO FAULTY, ALSO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DEER.*JB

May 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

AS A RESULT OF A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CV JOINTS ARE ALSO FAULTY, ALSO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DEER.*JB

May 24, 2001 Power Train Crash

AS A RESULT OF A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CV JOINTS ARE ALSO FAULTY, ALSO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DEER.*JB

May 24, 2001 Power Train Crash

AS A RESULT OF A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON , CV JOINTS ARE ALSO FAULTY, ALSO VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DEER.*JB

May 8, 2001 Tires

FALKEN TIRE SIZE: P195/65R14, DOT: V49) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, AND BELT ON TIRE CUT ALL THE WAY THROUGH UNDERNEATH TREAD WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. STATIONARY FOR OVER A MONTH. LEFT FRONT FENDER WAS BLOWN OUTWARD WHEN TIRE EXPLODED. *AK *JB

May 8, 2001 Tires

FALKEN TIRE SIZE: P195/65R14, DOT: V49) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, AND BELT ON TIRE CUT ALL THE WAY THROUGH UNDERNEATH TREAD WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. STATIONARY FOR OVER A MONTH. LEFT FRONT FENDER WAS BLOWN OUTWARD WHEN TIRE EXPLODED. *AK *JB

Apr 23, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT WILL LOCK BEFORE ABLE TO BUCKLE, HAVE TO TRY NUMEROUS TIMES. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT WILL LOCK BEFORE ABLE TO BUCKLE, HAVE TO TRY NUMEROUS TIMES. *AK

Apr 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLLING SYSTEM BREAKDOWN RUINED ENGINE. CAR COVERED BY WARRANTY, BUT MAZDA REFUSES TO PAY, CLAIMING NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERHEATING OF ENGINE. *AK

Apr 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLLING SYSTEM BREAKDOWN RUINED ENGINE. CAR COVERED BY WARRANTY, BUT MAZDA REFUSES TO PAY, CLAIMING NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERHEATING OF ENGINE. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHEN GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. VEHICLE WANTS TO REMAIN IN NEUTRAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHEN GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. VEHICLE WANTS TO REMAIN IN NEUTRAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION BLOWOUT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 22, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION BLOWOUT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2 TIMES. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2 TIMES. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. O/D LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT GO BACK INTO ANY GEAR.*AK

Mar 5, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. O/D LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT GO BACK INTO ANY GEAR.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Air Bags

98 V 249 000/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: RECEIVED RECALL SINCE INCIDENT DATE, AND STILL UNABLE TO GET IT HONORED. MADE TWO MORE ATTEMPTS, AND STILL DEALER, UTAH AUTO COLLECTIONS, OREM, UT; PHONE# 801/229-3600, WOULD NOT GIVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Air Bags

98 V 249 000/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: RECEIVED RECALL SINCE INCIDENT DATE, AND STILL UNABLE TO GET IT HONORED. MADE TWO MORE ATTEMPTS, AND STILL DEALER, UTAH AUTO COLLECTIONS, OREM, UT; PHONE# 801/229-3600, WOULD NOT GIVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Power Train

THIS MODEL YEAR 626 HAVE BAD TRANSMISSION I NEVER SEEN SO MANY TRANS. BEING REPLACE ON ONE MODEL CAR DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR PEOPLE TO DIE BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. IS THAT WHAT WHEN IT CAME TO FIRESTONE AND FORD I HOPE YOU WILL LOOK IN TO THIS BEFORE THEN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET THE INFORMATION...

Feb 23, 2001 Power Train

THIS MODEL YEAR 626 HAVE BAD TRANSMISSION I NEVER SEEN SO MANY TRANS. BEING REPLACE ON ONE MODEL CAR DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR PEOPLE TO DIE BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. IS THAT WHAT WHEN IT CAME TO FIRESTONE AND FORD I HOPE YOU WILL LOOK IN TO THIS BEFORE THEN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GET THE INFORMATION...

Feb 7, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SAME DAY RECEIVED RECALL LETTER ON AIRBAGS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SAME DAY RECEIVED RECALL LETTER ON AIRBAGS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT-SERVICE 3 TIMES, TRANSMISSION JERKS-O/D LIGHT COMES ON, CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM-TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT-MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT-SERVICE 3 TIMES, TRANSMISSION JERKS-O/D LIGHT COMES ON, CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM-TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT-MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT-SERVICE 3 TIMES, TRANSMISSION JERKS-O/D LIGHT COMES ON, CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM-TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT-MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT-SERVICE 3 TIMES, TRANSMISSION JERKS-O/D LIGHT COMES ON, CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM-TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT-MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BROKE WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY.IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BROKE WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY.IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Power Train

MY 1996 MAZDA WHICH I PURCHASED IN 1997 HAS SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY IN 1-11-99. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR A SECOND TRANSMISSION WHICH FAILED ON 12-29-99. I AM CONFUSED AS TO WHY WITH SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TRAN...

Jan 4, 2001 Power Train

MY 1996 MAZDA WHICH I PURCHASED IN 1997 HAS SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY IN 1-11-99. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR A SECOND TRANSMISSION WHICH FAILED ON 12-29-99. I AM CONFUSED AS TO WHY WITH SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TRAN...

Jan 3, 2001 Power Train

PURCHASE AUTO USED WITH LESS 48,255 MILES ON IT ON 5/1/98. ON 5/22/98 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALONG WITH THE SRS LIGHT BEGAN BURNING INTERMITTENTLY. PART WAS ORDERED ON 5/22/98 AND REPLACED ON 6/6/98. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AND WAS WORKED ON AGAIN 6/10/98. DIDN'T REPAIR PROBLEM AND SO IT WAS AGAIN WOR...

Jan 3, 2001 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASE AUTO USED WITH LESS 48,255 MILES ON IT ON 5/1/98. ON 5/22/98 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALONG WITH THE SRS LIGHT BEGAN BURNING INTERMITTENTLY. PART WAS ORDERED ON 5/22/98 AND REPLACED ON 6/6/98. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AND WAS WORKED ON AGAIN 6/10/98. DIDN'T REPAIR PROBLEM AND SO IT WAS AGAIN WOR...

Jan 3, 2001 Power Train

PURCHASE AUTO USED WITH LESS 48,255 MILES ON IT ON 5/1/98. ON 5/22/98 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALONG WITH THE SRS LIGHT BEGAN BURNING INTERMITTENTLY. PART WAS ORDERED ON 5/22/98 AND REPLACED ON 6/6/98. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AND WAS WORKED ON AGAIN 6/10/98. DIDN'T REPAIR PROBLEM AND SO IT WAS AGAIN WOR...

Jan 3, 2001 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASE AUTO USED WITH LESS 48,255 MILES ON IT ON 5/1/98. ON 5/22/98 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALONG WITH THE SRS LIGHT BEGAN BURNING INTERMITTENTLY. PART WAS ORDERED ON 5/22/98 AND REPLACED ON 6/6/98. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AND WAS WORKED ON AGAIN 6/10/98. DIDN'T REPAIR PROBLEM AND SO IT WAS AGAIN WOR...

Jan 2, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 31, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 31, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 30, 2000 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WOULD COST $2,500 TO FIX THE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES REPORTED TO ME WERE P 1744 (TCC PERFORMANCE), P0741 (TCC STUCK) AND P0303 (#3 MISFIRE). I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT MANY HAV...

Dec 30, 2000 Power Train

NO INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL REGARDING O/D FLASHING ON DASH. *AK

Dec 30, 2000 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WOULD COST $2,500 TO FIX THE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES REPORTED TO ME WERE P 1744 (TCC PERFORMANCE), P0741 (TCC STUCK) AND P0303 (#3 MISFIRE). I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT MANY HAV...

Dec 30, 2000 Power Train

NO INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL REGARDING O/D FLASHING ON DASH. *AK

Dec 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

RECALL 98V249 000/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING WHICH CAUSED BOTH AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND LANDED IN A DITCH. ALSO, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO WINDSHIELD/ HOOD AND BUMPER. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *SLC

Dec 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

RECALL 98V249 000/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING WHICH CAUSED BOTH AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND LANDED IN A DITCH. ALSO, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO WINDSHIELD/ HOOD AND BUMPER. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *SLC

Dec 8, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND LOSE POWER. SOMETIMES, VEHICLE WOULD GO OUT WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. MANUFACTURER COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND LOSE POWER. SOMETIMES, VEHICLE WOULD GO OUT WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. MANUFACTURER COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. NLM

Nov 29, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. NLM

Nov 29, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. NLM

Nov 29, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. NLM

Nov 22, 2000 Power Train

LAST FRIDAY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY 1996 MAZDA 626 AT 55MPH ON THE TACONIC STATE PARKWAY. WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND PRESSINGON THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE DID NOTHING BUT REV, THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND I THE CAR SLOWLY CAME TO A STOP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND I T...

Nov 22, 2000 Power Train

LAST FRIDAY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY 1996 MAZDA 626 AT 55MPH ON THE TACONIC STATE PARKWAY. WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND PRESSINGON THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE DID NOTHING BUT REV, THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND I THE CAR SLOWLY CAME TO A STOP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND I T...

Nov 15, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT SOMETIMES PPPPS OUT. SAFETY BELT INDICATOR LIGHT IS OFF AND THE SAFETY BELT BEEP SOUND SOMETIMES IS ON,SOMETIMES IS OFF. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT SOMETIMES PPPPS OUT. SAFETY BELT INDICATOR LIGHT IS OFF AND THE SAFETY BELT BEEP SOUND SOMETIMES IS ON,SOMETIMES IS OFF. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES, STARTING AT 42,000 MILES, AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED ON VEHICLE/ LOST POWER/ STARTED SHIFTING AND GAVE GAS TO ACCELERATE, BUT IT DIDN'T HELP. THE SAME SIGN EACH TIME, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. MARCH 1999 90,000 & NOV-2...

Nov 13, 2000 Seats Crash

I AM WRITING TO REPORT A PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH OUR 1996 MAZDA 626. I HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPED WHILE DRIVING. THE INCIDENT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN APPROXIMATELY $720 WORTH OF DAMAGE. NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT AS I WAS TRAVELLING VERY SLOWLY. THE PROBLEM HAP...

Nov 13, 2000 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES, STARTING AT 42,000 MILES, AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED ON VEHICLE/ LOST POWER/ STARTED SHIFTING AND GAVE GAS TO ACCELERATE, BUT IT DIDN'T HELP. THE SAME SIGN EACH TIME, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. MARCH 1999 90,000 & NOV-2...

Nov 13, 2000 Seats Crash

I AM WRITING TO REPORT A PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH OUR 1996 MAZDA 626. I HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPED WHILE DRIVING. THE INCIDENT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN APPROXIMATELY $720 WORTH OF DAMAGE. NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT AS I WAS TRAVELLING VERY SLOWLY. THE PROBLEM HAP...

Nov 8, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL#98V249000/ CONCERNING AIR BAG MODULE AND CONTACTED CONTCRIPPEN AUTO MALL. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A WAITING PERIOD OF 6 WEEKS DUE TO LACK OF PERSONNEL. DEALER ONLY HAD 1 TECHNICIAN THAT WEEKS ON VOLVO AND MAZDA. DEALER LOCATED IN LANSING MI, TELE#517-627-8411.*AK

Nov 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GUAGE NEEDLE MOVES ABOVE HALF-WAY MARK, ALMOST TO RED ZONE, THEN QUICKLY JERKS BACK TO ORIGINAL POSITION. TWO THERMOSTATS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER, BUT CONTINUES TO EXIST. *AK

Nov 8, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL#98V249000/ CONCERNING AIR BAG MODULE AND CONTACTED CONTCRIPPEN AUTO MALL. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A WAITING PERIOD OF 6 WEEKS DUE TO LACK OF PERSONNEL. DEALER ONLY HAD 1 TECHNICIAN THAT WEEKS ON VOLVO AND MAZDA. DEALER LOCATED IN LANSING MI, TELE#517-627-8411.*AK

Nov 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GUAGE NEEDLE MOVES ABOVE HALF-WAY MARK, ALMOST TO RED ZONE, THEN QUICKLY JERKS BACK TO ORIGINAL POSITION. TWO THERMOSTATS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER, BUT CONTINUES TO EXIST. *AK

Oct 31, 2000 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. REACHED THE INTERSTATE EXIT AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. GARAGE STATED THAT 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD GEARS WERE GONE. MAZDA REFUSES TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND THEY WILL NOT HELP WITH THE RE...

Oct 31, 2000 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. REACHED THE INTERSTATE EXIT AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. GARAGE STATED THAT 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD GEARS WERE GONE. MAZDA REFUSES TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND THEY WILL NOT HELP WITH THE RE...

Oct 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY FAILED. ALSO THERE WAS NO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR TRANSMISSION, AND NO WARNING INSTRUCTIONS WRITTEN IN OWNERS MANUAL ABOUT WHAT TO DO WHEN OVERDRIVE BUTTON ILLUMINATES. *AK

Oct 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY FAILED. ALSO THERE WAS NO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR TRANSMISSION, AND NO WARNING INSTRUCTIONS WRITTEN IN OWNERS MANUAL ABOUT WHAT TO DO WHEN OVERDRIVE BUTTON ILLUMINATES. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT STARTING SHAKING AND WENT DEAD. VEHICLEWAS DRIVEN TO A BODYSHOP IN FIRST GEAR. VEHICLE WAS ONLY DRIVEABLE IN FIRST GEAR AND REVERSE, AND THEN ONLY REVERSE.TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. MAZDA WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO CONTACT FOR...

Sep 22, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT STARTING SHAKING AND WENT DEAD. VEHICLEWAS DRIVEN TO A BODYSHOP IN FIRST GEAR. VEHICLE WAS ONLY DRIVEABLE IN FIRST GEAR AND REVERSE, AND THEN ONLY REVERSE.TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. MAZDA WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO CONTACT FOR...

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THE O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOPS THE ENGINE REVS BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO MOVE AS THOUGH IT IS IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT KICKS IN GEAR VERY HARD. OCCASSIONALLY THE CAR WILL NOT EVE...

Sep 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING THE O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOPS THE ENGINE REVS BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO MOVE AS THOUGH IT IS IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT KICKS IN GEAR VERY HARD. OCCASSIONALLY THE CAR WILL NOT EVE...

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THE O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOPS THE ENGINE REVS BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO MOVE AS THOUGH IT IS IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT KICKS IN GEAR VERY HARD. OCCASSIONALLY THE CAR WILL NOT EVE...

Sep 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING THE O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOPS THE ENGINE REVS BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO MOVE AS THOUGH IT IS IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT KICKS IN GEAR VERY HARD. OCCASSIONALLY THE CAR WILL NOT EVE...

Sep 17, 2000 Power Train

IN DECEMBER, 1998 OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AFTER OUR 626 WAS DRIVEN AT 65+ MPH FOR 10-15 MINUTES. AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING ERRATICALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM WAS MIS-IDENTIFIED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN...

Sep 17, 2000 Power Train

IN DECEMBER, 1998 OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AFTER OUR 626 WAS DRIVEN AT 65+ MPH FOR 10-15 MINUTES. AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING ERRATICALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM WAS MIS-IDENTIFIED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN...

Sep 11, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Sep 11, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR; LOST GEAR AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 75

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR; LOST GEAR AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 75

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR; LOST GEAR AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 75

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR; LOST GEAR AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 75

Sep 1, 2000 Suspension

TRIED OTHER 626 CARS SAME NOISE IS HEARD - WHY IS THE NOISE THERE?

Sep 1, 2000 Power Train

UPON ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP, CAR SOMETIMES CAUSES HARD SHIFT ON GEARS 1 AND 2.

Sep 1, 2000 Suspension

TRIED OTHER 626 CARS SAME NOISE IS HEARD - WHY IS THE NOISE THERE?

Sep 1, 2000 Power Train

UPON ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP, CAR SOMETIMES CAUSES HARD SHIFT ON GEARS 1 AND 2.

Aug 31, 2000 Suspension

SHOULD THE REAR END GO OUT THIS SOON PLEASE CONTACT ME WORRIED ABOUT DAUGTHER-IN-LAW DRIVING THIS CAR LIKE THIS

Aug 31, 2000 Suspension

SHOULD THE REAR END GO OUT THIS SOON PLEASE CONTACT ME WORRIED ABOUT DAUGTHER-IN-LAW DRIVING THIS CAR LIKE THIS

Aug 29, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN WHINING AND THEN FAILED AT HIGH SPEED GOING UPHILL. UNABLE TO STAY IN FLOW OF TRAFFIC. VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT NEARLY LED TO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO SUDDEN DECELERATION. MAZDA IS UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY AT THIS POINT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO OTHER OWNERS EVE...

Aug 29, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN WHINING AND THEN FAILED AT HIGH SPEED GOING UPHILL. UNABLE TO STAY IN FLOW OF TRAFFIC. VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT NEARLY LED TO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO SUDDEN DECELERATION. MAZDA IS UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY AT THIS POINT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO OTHER OWNERS EVE...

Aug 24, 2000 Power Train

SECOND TRANSMISSION IN UNDER ONE YEAR. MAZDA WILL NOT ADMIT TO THIS BEING A PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR. MEANING, THEY WILL NOT ADMIT THAT THIS TRANNY SHOULD HAVE LAST MORE THAN 19,000 MILES. DO NOT CONSIDER IT ANYTHING BUT COINCIDENCE THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN UNDER A YEAR. THE FIR...

Aug 24, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR LESS THAN ONE MONTH. IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, SO THE DEALER REPLACED ALL PARTS AND INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THEY ASSURED ME AT THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS A FLUKE, AND THAT THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS BEING A PROBLEM IN MAZDA 626, 1996 4-CYLINDER ...

Aug 24, 2000 Power Train

SECOND TRANSMISSION IN UNDER ONE YEAR. MAZDA WILL NOT ADMIT TO THIS BEING A PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR. MEANING, THEY WILL NOT ADMIT THAT THIS TRANNY SHOULD HAVE LAST MORE THAN 19,000 MILES. DO NOT CONSIDER IT ANYTHING BUT COINCIDENCE THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN UNDER A YEAR. THE FIR...

Aug 24, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR LESS THAN ONE MONTH. IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, SO THE DEALER REPLACED ALL PARTS AND INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THEY ASSURED ME AT THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS A FLUKE, AND THAT THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS BEING A PROBLEM IN MAZDA 626, 1996 4-CYLINDER ...

Aug 20, 2000 Power Train

FOUND OUT THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 626 TRANS, SHOULD BE A RECALL, EVEN REPLACMENT ONES ARE DEFECTIVE

Aug 20, 2000 Power Train

FOUND OUT THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 626 TRANS, SHOULD BE A RECALL, EVEN REPLACMENT ONES ARE DEFECTIVE

Aug 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 12, 2000 Steering Crash

I WAS DRIVING ON I-10. I MADE A ROUTINE LANE CHANGE. AT THAT MOMENT I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. MY STEERING FAILED. I WAS REAR-ENDED. I WAS SHOVED INTO ANOTHER CAR ON MY DRIVER SIDE. I CAME TO REST ON A CONCRETE BARRIER. THE MECHANIC AT THE COLLISION CENTER SAID THE RACK AND PINION FEL...

Aug 12, 2000 Steering Crash

I WAS DRIVING ON I-10. I MADE A ROUTINE LANE CHANGE. AT THAT MOMENT I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. MY STEERING FAILED. I WAS REAR-ENDED. I WAS SHOVED INTO ANOTHER CAR ON MY DRIVER SIDE. I CAME TO REST ON A CONCRETE BARRIER. THE MECHANIC AT THE COLLISION CENTER SAID THE RACK AND PINION FEL...

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Jul 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Jul 20, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE START JERKING OVER 50 MPH AND SPEED COULD DROP ON THE FREEWAY WHERE TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE LIGHT WILL START FLASHING.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE START JERKING OVER 50 MPH AND SPEED COULD DROP ON THE FREEWAY WHERE TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE LIGHT WILL START FLASHING.*AK

Jul 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS NOT RECEIVED.*AK

Jul 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS NOT RECEIVED.*AK

Jun 28, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE HEARD NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED THAT BOTH AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED.*AK

Jun 28, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE HEARD NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED THAT BOTH AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED.*AK

Jun 13, 2000 Air Bags

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AT 5:45 P.M. AND AS I WAS GOING OVER A SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS AT 15 MILES PER HOUR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I RECEIVED AN ABRASION ON MY CORNEA IN MY LEFT EYE, A RASH AND SCRAPES ON MY LEFT CHEEK, A SCRAPE ABOVE MY LEFT EYELID, AND SOME HEARING...

Jun 13, 2000 Air Bags

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AT 5:45 P.M. AND AS I WAS GOING OVER A SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS AT 15 MILES PER HOUR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I RECEIVED AN ABRASION ON MY CORNEA IN MY LEFT EYE, A RASH AND SCRAPES ON MY LEFT CHEEK, A SCRAPE ABOVE MY LEFT EYELID, AND SOME HEARING...

May 17, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BROKE WHILE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN DRIVE, RESTART AND CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE.

May 17, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BROKE WHILE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN DRIVE, RESTART AND CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE.

May 5, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. SECOND GEAR TO THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. VEHICLE COULD ONLY TRAVEL ABOUT 15MPH BECAUSE SECOND GEAR BURNED OUT. *AK

May 5, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. SECOND GEAR TO THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. VEHICLE COULD ONLY TRAVEL ABOUT 15MPH BECAUSE SECOND GEAR BURNED OUT. *AK

May 5, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. SECOND GEAR TO THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. VEHICLE COULD ONLY TRAVEL ABOUT 15MPH BECAUSE SECOND GEAR BURNED OUT. *AK

May 5, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. SECOND GEAR TO THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. VEHICLE COULD ONLY TRAVEL ABOUT 15MPH BECAUSE SECOND GEAR BURNED OUT. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THEY WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THEY WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR SEEMED TO DRAG, BECAME VERY SLUGGISH AND ROUGH, MADE ROARING NOISE, SMOKE CAME FROM AXLE AREA, TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN LEAKING. FOUND OUT DIFFERENTIAL WAS MESSED UP, NEEDED REPLACEMENT--TWO MONTHS AFTER TRANSMISSION AND AXLE REPLACED (FILED EARLIER C

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR SEEMED TO DRAG, BECAME VERY SLUGGISH AND ROUGH, MADE ROARING NOISE, SMOKE CAME FROM AXLE AREA, TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN LEAKING. FOUND OUT DIFFERENTIAL WAS MESSED UP, NEEDED REPLACEMENT--TWO MONTHS AFTER TRANSMISSION AND AXLE REPLACED (FILED EARLIER C

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR SEEMED TO DRAG, BECAME VERY SLUGGISH AND ROUGH, MADE ROARING NOISE, SMOKE CAME FROM AXLE AREA, TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN LEAKING. FOUND OUT DIFFERENTIAL WAS MESSED UP, NEEDED REPLACEMENT--TWO MONTHS AFTER TRANSMISSION AND AXLE REPLACED (FILED EARLIER C

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR SEEMED TO DRAG, BECAME VERY SLUGGISH AND ROUGH, MADE ROARING NOISE, SMOKE CAME FROM AXLE AREA, TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN LEAKING. FOUND OUT DIFFERENTIAL WAS MESSED UP, NEEDED REPLACEMENT--TWO MONTHS AFTER TRANSMISSION AND AXLE REPLACED (FILED EARLIER C

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR SEEMED TO DRAG, BECAME VERY SLUGGISH AND ROUGH, MADE ROARING NOISE, SMOKE CAME FROM AXLE AREA, TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN LEAKING. FOUND OUT DIFFERENTIAL WAS MESSED UP, NEEDED REPLACEMENT--TWO MONTHS AFTER TRANSMISSION AND AXLE REPLACED (FILED EARLIER C

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

CAR SEEMED TO DRAG, BECAME VERY SLUGGISH AND ROUGH, MADE ROARING NOISE, SMOKE CAME FROM AXLE AREA, TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN LEAKING. FOUND OUT DIFFERENTIAL WAS MESSED UP, NEEDED REPLACEMENT--TWO MONTHS AFTER TRANSMISSION AND AXLE REPLACED (FILED EARLIER C

Feb 7, 2000 Power Train

I HAD BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH MY 626 FOR SEVERAL MILES BEFORE MY MILEAGE ROLLED OVER TO 50,000. I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALER'S REPLY BEING "WE CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG". FINALLY I TOOK IT BACK AGAIN AT 56,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP THEN...

Feb 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT COMBO SWITCH FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN. NLM

Feb 7, 2000 Power Train

I HAD BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH MY 626 FOR SEVERAL MILES BEFORE MY MILEAGE ROLLED OVER TO 50,000. I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALER'S REPLY BEING "WE CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG". FINALLY I TOOK IT BACK AGAIN AT 56,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP THEN...

Feb 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT COMBO SWITCH FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN. NLM

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER STATRTS VEHICLE THE ENGINE TAPS LOUD NOISES. ALSO, THE ENGINE CHECKLIGHT STAYS ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP,AND STILL EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CONSUMER STATRTS VEHICLE THE ENGINE TAPS LOUD NOISES. ALSO, THE ENGINE CHECKLIGHT STAYS ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP,AND STILL EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER STATRTS VEHICLE THE ENGINE TAPS LOUD NOISES. ALSO, THE ENGINE CHECKLIGHT STAYS ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP,AND STILL EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CONSUMER STATRTS VEHICLE THE ENGINE TAPS LOUD NOISES. ALSO, THE ENGINE CHECKLIGHT STAYS ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP,AND STILL EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. FRONT END DAMAGE TOTALLED $3,000.00. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. FRONT END DAMAGE TOTALLED $3,000.00. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION INITIALLY SHIFTED ROUGHLY THEN REVVED DURING SHIFTING 3-4, THEN A LOUD BANG DURING BRAKING QUICKLY, THIS PROGRESSED TO LURCHING FORWARD AFTER BRAKING, THEN POPPING NOISES IN LOW GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 40 MPH. AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP SAID ...

Jan 18, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION INITIALLY SHIFTED ROUGHLY THEN REVVED DURING SHIFTING 3-4, THEN A LOUD BANG DURING BRAKING QUICKLY, THIS PROGRESSED TO LURCHING FORWARD AFTER BRAKING, THEN POPPING NOISES IN LOW GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 40 MPH. AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP SAID ...

Jan 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION INITIALLY SHIFTED ROUGHLY THEN REVVED DURING SHIFTING 3-4, THEN A LOUD BANG DURING BRAKING QUICKLY, THIS PROGRESSED TO LURCHING FORWARD AFTER BRAKING, THEN POPPING NOISES IN LOW GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 40 MPH. AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP SAID ...

Jan 18, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION INITIALLY SHIFTED ROUGHLY THEN REVVED DURING SHIFTING 3-4, THEN A LOUD BANG DURING BRAKING QUICKLY, THIS PROGRESSED TO LURCHING FORWARD AFTER BRAKING, THEN POPPING NOISES IN LOW GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 40 MPH. AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP SAID ...

Jan 17, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS COME ON, CAUSING ME TO RETURN THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT PROBLEM IS TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS COME ON, CAUSING ME TO RETURN THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT PROBLEM IS TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS COME ON, CAUSING ME TO RETURN THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT PROBLEM IS TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS COME ON, CAUSING ME TO RETURN THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT PROBLEM IS TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 1, 2000 Power Train

TWO TRANSMISSION SHOPS REFUSED TO FIX OR REPLACE TRANSMISSIO. , BOTH STATED MAZDA HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSIONS, I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A MAZDA DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER TRANSMISSION - $2,200.00! *AK

Jan 1, 2000 Power Train

TWO TRANSMISSION SHOPS REFUSED TO FIX OR REPLACE TRANSMISSIO. , BOTH STATED MAZDA HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSIONS, I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A MAZDA DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER TRANSMISSION - $2,200.00! *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH TRANSMISSION. USUALLY WHEN CHANGING GEARS . *AK *YC

Dec 30, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH TRANSMISSION. USUALLY WHEN CHANGING GEARS . *AK *YC

Dec 28, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING RUSH HOUR ON A MAJOR FREEWAY. WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO SAID A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 68000 MILES ON IT. WAS THEN TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP WHO DID THE WORK FOR A LOT LESS THEN THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING RUSH HOUR ON A MAJOR FREEWAY. WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO SAID A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 68000 MILES ON IT. WAS THEN TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP WHO DID THE WORK FOR A LOT LESS THEN THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Power Train

STANDING WHILE THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR CAR WOULD REV UP BUT NOT MOVE, THEN LURCH FORWARD SUDDENLY WHILE IN TRAFFIC.FORWARD CLUTCH BUSTED. MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS ARE KNOWN PROBLEMS, WAS TOLD.

Dec 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

STANDING WHILE THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR CAR WOULD REV UP BUT NOT MOVE, THEN LURCH FORWARD SUDDENLY WHILE IN TRAFFIC.FORWARD CLUTCH BUSTED. MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS ARE KNOWN PROBLEMS, WAS TOLD.

Dec 7, 1999 Power Train

STANDING WHILE THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR CAR WOULD REV UP BUT NOT MOVE, THEN LURCH FORWARD SUDDENLY WHILE IN TRAFFIC.FORWARD CLUTCH BUSTED. MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS ARE KNOWN PROBLEMS, WAS TOLD.

Dec 7, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

STANDING WHILE THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR CAR WOULD REV UP BUT NOT MOVE, THEN LURCH FORWARD SUDDENLY WHILE IN TRAFFIC.FORWARD CLUTCH BUSTED. MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS ARE KNOWN PROBLEMS, WAS TOLD.

Nov 20, 1999 Power Train

FOURTH GEAR FAILURE- DAMAGED INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. EXPERIENCED HESITATION AND OVERREVING OF THE ENGINE JUST PRIOR TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Nov 20, 1999 Power Train

FOURTH GEAR FAILURE- DAMAGED INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. EXPERIENCED HESITATION AND OVERREVING OF THE ENGINE JUST PRIOR TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, WHICH MAY RESULT VISUAL DIFFICULTY. OWNER'S MANUAL STATED TO REPLACE THE FUSE. THE OCCUPANT REPLACE THE FUSE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER SAID THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO PA...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, WHICH MAY RESULT VISUAL DIFFICULTY. OWNER'S MANUAL STATED TO REPLACE THE FUSE. THE OCCUPANT REPLACE THE FUSE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER SAID THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO PA...

Nov 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, WHICH MAY RESULT VISUAL DIFFICULTY. OWNER'S MANUAL STATED TO REPLACE THE FUSE. THE OCCUPANT REPLACE THE FUSE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER SAID THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO PA...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, WHICH MAY RESULT VISUAL DIFFICULTY. OWNER'S MANUAL STATED TO REPLACE THE FUSE. THE OCCUPANT REPLACE THE FUSE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER SAID THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO PA...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, WHICH MAY RESULT VISUAL DIFFICULTY. OWNER'S MANUAL STATED TO REPLACE THE FUSE. THE OCCUPANT REPLACE THE FUSE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER SAID THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO PA...

Nov 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, WHICH MAY RESULT VISUAL DIFFICULTY. OWNER'S MANUAL STATED TO REPLACE THE FUSE. THE OCCUPANT REPLACE THE FUSE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER SAID THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO PA...

Oct 27, 1999 Steering

STEERING RACK AND PINION FELL APART CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE COLLISION, INJURY TO CONSUMER. MJS

Oct 27, 1999 Steering

STEERING RACK AND PINION FELL APART CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE COLLISION, INJURY TO CONSUMER. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Steering Crash

AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CAR AND STATED:INSPECT CAR AT BODY SHOP AND FOUND A BROKEN SHAFT IN THE RACK AND PINION UNIT. THE CAR HAS NO DIRECT IMPACT TO ANY COMPONENTS RELATED TO THE STEERING FAILURE. THE SHAFT FAILED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART.THE BODY SHOP EMPLOYEE STATED: THE RACK AND PI...

Oct 26, 1999 Steering Crash

AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CAR AND STATED:INSPECT CAR AT BODY SHOP AND FOUND A BROKEN SHAFT IN THE RACK AND PINION UNIT. THE CAR HAS NO DIRECT IMPACT TO ANY COMPONENTS RELATED TO THE STEERING FAILURE. THE SHAFT FAILED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART.THE BODY SHOP EMPLOYEE STATED: THE RACK AND PI...

Oct 6, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS

Oct 6, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS

Sep 22, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS A PROBLEM. IF IT IS LEANED BACK ON WITH A CERTAIN A MOUNT OF WEIGHT, IT WILL COLAPSE WHILE DRIVING THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIME IN THE LAST THREE YEARS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS A PROBLEM. IF IT IS LEANED BACK ON WITH A CERTAIN A MOUNT OF WEIGHT, IT WILL COLAPSE WHILE DRIVING THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIME IN THE LAST THREE YEARS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Steering Crash

BRAKE FAILURE- PURCHASED USED CARE 6/98, REPLACED BRAKE PADS 10/98, BRAKES FAILED 6/8/99 AND HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (FRONT) AFTER ACCIDENT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS- THE CAR BEGAN TO JUMP WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-30MPH, SO I PULLED OVER AND PARKED (7/20/99) AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRI...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

BRAKE FAILURE- PURCHASED USED CARE 6/98, REPLACED BRAKE PADS 10/98, BRAKES FAILED 6/8/99 AND HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (FRONT) AFTER ACCIDENT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS- THE CAR BEGAN TO JUMP WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-30MPH, SO I PULLED OVER AND PARKED (7/20/99) AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRI...

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train Crash

BRAKE FAILURE- PURCHASED USED CARE 6/98, REPLACED BRAKE PADS 10/98, BRAKES FAILED 6/8/99 AND HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (FRONT) AFTER ACCIDENT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS- THE CAR BEGAN TO JUMP WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-30MPH, SO I PULLED OVER AND PARKED (7/20/99) AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRI...

Aug 24, 1999 Steering Crash

BRAKE FAILURE- PURCHASED USED CARE 6/98, REPLACED BRAKE PADS 10/98, BRAKES FAILED 6/8/99 AND HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (FRONT) AFTER ACCIDENT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS- THE CAR BEGAN TO JUMP WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-30MPH, SO I PULLED OVER AND PARKED (7/20/99) AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRI...

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

BRAKE FAILURE- PURCHASED USED CARE 6/98, REPLACED BRAKE PADS 10/98, BRAKES FAILED 6/8/99 AND HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (FRONT) AFTER ACCIDENT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS- THE CAR BEGAN TO JUMP WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-30MPH, SO I PULLED OVER AND PARKED (7/20/99) AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRI...

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train Crash

BRAKE FAILURE- PURCHASED USED CARE 6/98, REPLACED BRAKE PADS 10/98, BRAKES FAILED 6/8/99 AND HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (FRONT) AFTER ACCIDENT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS- THE CAR BEGAN TO JUMP WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-30MPH, SO I PULLED OVER AND PARKED (7/20/99) AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRI...

Aug 13, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON, DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *ET

Aug 13, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON, DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *ET

Jul 12, 1999 Air Bags

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAG DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT 98V-249 (SENSOR), HOWEVER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL AND DEALERSHIP WANTS TO REPLACE COMPLETE SYSTEM. MJS

Jul 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO FAULTY AIR MASS METER. MJS

Jul 12, 1999 Air Bags

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAG DUE TO POSSIBLE RECALL COMPONENT 98V-249 (SENSOR), HOWEVER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL AND DEALERSHIP WANTS TO REPLACE COMPLETE SYSTEM. MJS

Jul 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO FAULTY AIR MASS METER. MJS

Jul 7, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURN SIGNAL USED TO SIGNAL TURN, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. PROBLEM CONSISTENT AND CONTINUOUS. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURN SIGNAL USED TO SIGNAL TURN, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. PROBLEM CONSISTENT AND CONTINUOUS. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 17, 1999 Power Train

CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH 15,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND I WOULD LIKE FOR THESE THINGS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I KNOW OF 4 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD SOME OF THESE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 1996 626.

May 17, 1999 Electrical System

CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH 15,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND I WOULD LIKE FOR THESE THINGS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I KNOW OF 4 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD SOME OF THESE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 1996 626.

May 17, 1999 Power Train

CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH 15,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND I WOULD LIKE FOR THESE THINGS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I KNOW OF 4 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD SOME OF THESE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 1996 626.

May 17, 1999 Electrical System

CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH 15,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND I WOULD LIKE FOR THESE THINGS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I KNOW OF 4 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD SOME OF THESE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 1996 626.

Apr 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

REPORTED TO MAZDA THAT IN TWO FRONT-END COLLISIONS NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. AND THEY SAID "TOO BAD." CAR WAS ALMOST TOTALLED IN JUNE 96 WRECK, AND WE WERE BOTH INJURED. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED, AND IN DECEMBER 96, WE HIT TWO DEERS/AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED 175 FEET AND THE AIRBAGS STILL DID NOT DEPLOY, S...

Apr 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

REPORTED TO MAZDA THAT IN TWO FRONT-END COLLISIONS NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. AND THEY SAID "TOO BAD." CAR WAS ALMOST TOTALLED IN JUNE 96 WRECK, AND WE WERE BOTH INJURED. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED, AND IN DECEMBER 96, WE HIT TWO DEERS/AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED 175 FEET AND THE AIRBAGS STILL DID NOT DEPLOY, S...

Mar 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

STARTING FROM A STOP, ENGINE SEEMED TO RACE AT FULL THROTTLE, BRAKES NOT EFFECTIVE, AFTER CRASH ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN @6000 RPM UNTILL IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

STARTING FROM A STOP, ENGINE SEEMED TO RACE AT FULL THROTTLE, BRAKES NOT EFFECTIVE, AFTER CRASH ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN @6000 RPM UNTILL IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Suspension

ENGINE VIBRATES AND IT IS TRANSMITTING THE VIBRATION TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN MAKING STOPS. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Suspension

ENGINE VIBRATES AND IT IS TRANSMITTING THE VIBRATION TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN MAKING STOPS. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED STARTED TO SOME ON THE HWY/WORKED ON BY AAMCO-FAILED AGAIN/WORK ON BY AAMCO AGAIN-FAILED AGAIN/WORK ON BY AMMCO AGAIN-AAMCO WILL NOT EXTEND THE WARRANTY-PLEASE CONTACT ME

Mar 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED STARTED TO SOME ON THE HWY/WORKED ON BY AAMCO-FAILED AGAIN/WORK ON BY AAMCO AGAIN-FAILED AGAIN/WORK ON BY AMMCO AGAIN-AAMCO WILL NOT EXTEND THE WARRANTY-PLEASE CONTACT ME

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Mar 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Mar 5, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED VIBRATION CAUSING STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR PEDAL VIBRATIONS.

Mar 5, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED VIBRATION CAUSING STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR PEDAL VIBRATIONS.

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING THE OIL TO DISCHARGE INTO THE EXHAUST, RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL SAFTEY HAZARD. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING THE OIL TO DISCHARGE INTO THE EXHAUST, RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL SAFTEY HAZARD. *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT A DEALER ABOUT A RECALL LETTER THAT WAS RECEIVED ON 01-FEB-99, CONCERNING AIR BAG RECALL#SSP34, AND HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY SATISFACTION. *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT A DEALER ABOUT A RECALL LETTER THAT WAS RECEIVED ON 01-FEB-99, CONCERNING AIR BAG RECALL#SSP34, AND HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY SATISFACTION. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SENDING UNIT CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO DRAIN OUT, RESUTLING IN A DAMAGED ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED IT.*AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

OIL SENDING UNIT CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO DRAIN OUT, RESUTLING IN A DAMAGED ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED IT.*AK

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

LUG NUTS FAILURE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SENDING UNIT CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO DRAIN OUT, RESUTLING IN A DAMAGED ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED IT.*AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

OIL SENDING UNIT CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO DRAIN OUT, RESUTLING IN A DAMAGED ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED IT.*AK

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

LUG NUTS FAILURE. YH

Jan 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH REARENDED A VEHICLE IN FRONT, THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH REARENDED A VEHICLE IN FRONT, THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE WERE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE WERE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE WERE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE WERE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE WERE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE WERE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE WERE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE WERE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S CAR WAS HIT VERY HARD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE BACK , CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A CAR IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S CAR WAS HIT VERY HARD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE BACK , CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A CAR IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

COMPUTER MODULE FAILURE.

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FAILED.

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

COMPUTER MODULE FAILURE.

Jan 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS RESULTED IN INJURY TO CONSUMER AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

Jan 5, 1999 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS RESULTED IN INJURY TO CONSUMER AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

Oct 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

NONE OF THE FIRST THREE PROBLEMS WERE CAUSING ANY SAFETY HAZARDS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE MADE THE SHIFTING VERY JERKY AND RPM TO GO HIGH. I DID NOT TRY TO EXPERIMENT ON THIS ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVING A MAZDA IS THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. NEVER BUY/LEASE OR RENT A MAZDA AGAIN.

Oct 30, 1998 Power Train

NONE OF THE FIRST THREE PROBLEMS WERE CAUSING ANY SAFETY HAZARDS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE MADE THE SHIFTING VERY JERKY AND RPM TO GO HIGH. I DID NOT TRY TO EXPERIMENT ON THIS ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVING A MAZDA IS THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. NEVER BUY/LEASE OR RENT A MAZDA AGAIN.

Oct 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

NONE OF THE FIRST THREE PROBLEMS WERE CAUSING ANY SAFETY HAZARDS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE MADE THE SHIFTING VERY JERKY AND RPM TO GO HIGH. I DID NOT TRY TO EXPERIMENT ON THIS ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVING A MAZDA IS THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. NEVER BUY/LEASE OR RENT A MAZDA AGAIN.

Oct 30, 1998 Power Train

NONE OF THE FIRST THREE PROBLEMS WERE CAUSING ANY SAFETY HAZARDS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE MADE THE SHIFTING VERY JERKY AND RPM TO GO HIGH. I DID NOT TRY TO EXPERIMENT ON THIS ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVING A MAZDA IS THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. NEVER BUY/LEASE OR RENT A MAZDA AGAIN.

Oct 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Aug 25, 1998 Air Bags

DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER INADVERTENT DUAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT HAD ARISEN. CONSEQUENCE: FACIAL AND NECK BURNS, AS WELL AS NECK/BACK INJURIES. *AK

Aug 25, 1998 Air Bags

DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER INADVERTENT DUAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT HAD ARISEN. CONSEQUENCE: FACIAL AND NECK BURNS, AS WELL AS NECK/BACK INJURIES. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING DUE TO A LOOSE BOLT IN THE POWER STEERING RACK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING DUE TO A LOOSE BOLT IN THE POWER STEERING RACK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH, VEHICLE STOPPED FOR NO REASON. WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP & SERVICE MANAGER SAID TRANSMISSION & NOT THE ENGINE. NOT UNDER WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH, VEHICLE STOPPED FOR NO REASON. WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP & SERVICE MANAGER SAID TRANSMISSION & NOT THE ENGINE. NOT UNDER WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH, VEHICLE STOPPED FOR NO REASON. WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP & SERVICE MANAGER SAID TRANSMISSION & NOT THE ENGINE. NOT UNDER WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH, VEHICLE STOPPED FOR NO REASON. WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP & SERVICE MANAGER SAID TRANSMISSION & NOT THE ENGINE. NOT UNDER WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Jul 2, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK CONSUMER STATED WAS HIT AT AN 90 DEGREE ANGLE DEMOLISHING THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE, CAUSING INJURY TO PASSENGER AND DRIVER.*JB

Jul 2, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK CONSUMER STATED WAS HIT AT AN 90 DEGREE ANGLE DEMOLISHING THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE, CAUSING INJURY TO PASSENGER AND DRIVER.*JB

Jun 22, 1998 Unknown Or Other

DASH BOARD RATTLES AND VIBRATES.

Jun 22, 1998 Unknown Or Other

DASH BOARD RATTLES AND VIBRATES.

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Jun 1, 1998 Seats

DRIVER WAS REACHING IN REAR OF VEHICLE & THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. THE LEVER FAILED TO REMAIN LOCKED IN PLACE. DRIVER TEMPORARILY LOST VISIBILITY. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S. *AK

Jun 1, 1998 Seats

DRIVER WAS REACHING IN REAR OF VEHICLE & THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. THE LEVER FAILED TO REMAIN LOCKED IN PLACE. DRIVER TEMPORARILY LOST VISIBILITY. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S. *AK

May 26, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG WHEN GOING OVER POT HOLE.

May 26, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG WHEN GOING OVER POT HOLE.

Apr 21, 1998 Steering

STEERING FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT.

Apr 21, 1998 Air Bags

STEERING FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT.

Apr 21, 1998 Steering

STEERING FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT.

Apr 21, 1998 Air Bags

STEERING FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS UPON IMPACT.

Mar 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURERR HAS BEEN NOTOFIED. *DUP 535819, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURERR HAS BEEN NOTOFIED. *DUP 535819, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

Mar 22, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NON DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENER'S AIRBAGS DURING A COLLISION,RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. ALSO VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Mar 22, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NON DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENER'S AIRBAGS DURING A COLLISION,RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. ALSO VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Feb 18, 1998 Tires

TIRES HAD BUBBLES AND BLISTERS ON THEM, DUNLOP SP20 195/65R14.

Feb 18, 1998 Tires

TIRES HAD BUBBLES AND BLISTERS ON THEM, DUNLOP SP20 195/65R14.

Jan 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MHP A CAR RAN THE STOP SIGN, CONSUMER HIT THE CAR ON THE LEFT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER COULD NOT OPEN LEFT FRONT DOOR. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER. *AK

Jan 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MHP A CAR RAN THE STOP SIGN, CONSUMER HIT THE CAR ON THE LEFT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER COULD NOT OPEN LEFT FRONT DOOR. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER. *AK

Nov 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT ABS LIGHT COMES ON. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. CHANGED AIRBAG'S MAIN CONTROLLER/REPLACED RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG.

Nov 14, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT ABS LIGHT COMES ON. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. CHANGED AIRBAG'S MAIN CONTROLLER/REPLACED RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG.

Nov 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT ABS LIGHT COMES ON. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. CHANGED AIRBAG'S MAIN CONTROLLER/REPLACED RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG.

Nov 14, 1997 Air Bags

DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT ABS LIGHT COMES ON. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. CHANGED AIRBAG'S MAIN CONTROLLER/REPLACED RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SEAL FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

MAIN BRAIN (CONTROL UNIT) FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE SPEED CONTROL FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Tires

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. ( FIRESTONE)

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SEAL FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

MAIN BRAIN (CONTROL UNIT) FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE SPEED CONTROL FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Tires

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. ( FIRESTONE)

Oct 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END COLLISION, 35 MPH, VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE, HEAD-ON, ALSO, 12-07-96, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED DURING FRONT END COLLISION WITH DEER ON ROAD; 55 MPH, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END COLLISION, 35 MPH, VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE, HEAD-ON, ALSO, 12-07-96, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED DURING FRONT END COLLISION WITH DEER ON ROAD; 55 MPH, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Suspension

BEARING WHEEL FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Suspension

BEARING WHEEL FAILED.

Aug 7, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR CAP FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

Jul 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR CAP FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

Jun 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

EA-97012; GOING ABOUT (10) MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FACE. THE WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO BROKEN BY THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

EA-97012; GOING ABOUT (10) MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FACE. THE WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO BROKEN BY THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING VEHICLE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD FISHTAIL FOR NO REASON; WOULD ALSO MAKE GROANING NOISE; HAPPENS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. A LOT OF VIBRATIONS WOULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AT SAME TIME; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM; WENT THROUGH AUTOCAP IN ORDER FOR A REP. TO C...

Jun 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING VEHICLE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD FISHTAIL FOR NO REASON; WOULD ALSO MAKE GROANING NOISE; HAPPENS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. A LOT OF VIBRATIONS WOULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AT SAME TIME; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM; WENT THROUGH AUTOCAP IN ORDER FOR A REP. TO C...

Jun 25, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER FRIEND WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 35 MPH SUDDENLY ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED OUT, IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THIS VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT PARKED CAR HEAD-ON. BOTH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DUE TO THIS DEFECT, DRIVER SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE HEAD INJURIES, HIT STEERING WHEEL . SEAT BELT WAS ALSO WORN AT THE TI...

Jun 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER FRIEND WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 35 MPH SUDDENLY ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED OUT, IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THIS VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT PARKED CAR HEAD-ON. BOTH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DUE TO THIS DEFECT, DRIVER SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE HEAD INJURIES, HIT STEERING WHEEL . SEAT BELT WAS ALSO WORN AT THE TI...

Jun 25, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER FRIEND WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 35 MPH SUDDENLY ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED OUT, IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THIS VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT PARKED CAR HEAD-ON. BOTH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DUE TO THIS DEFECT, DRIVER SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE HEAD INJURIES, HIT STEERING WHEEL . SEAT BELT WAS ALSO WORN AT THE TI...

Jun 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER FRIEND WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 35 MPH SUDDENLY ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED OUT, IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THIS VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT PARKED CAR HEAD-ON. BOTH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DUE TO THIS DEFECT, DRIVER SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE HEAD INJURIES, HIT STEERING WHEEL . SEAT BELT WAS ALSO WORN AT THE TI...

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE UNDER LIGHT BRAKING CONDITIONS BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE UNDER LIGHT BRAKING CONDITIONS BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FRONT END COLLISION AT 30-35 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAINING INJURIES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 19, 1997 Air Bags Crash

FRONT END COLLISION AT 30-35 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAINING INJURIES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT-END COLLISION ,THE FRONT END WAS DESTROYED, TRAVLING ABOUT (35) MPH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED . *AK

May 6, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT-END COLLISION ,THE FRONT END WAS DESTROYED, TRAVLING ABOUT (35) MPH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED . *AK

Apr 18, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A BLOW OUT WHICH ACTIVATED THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *AK

Apr 18, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A BLOW OUT WHICH ACTIVATED THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING NORMAL PRESSURE ON (ABS) BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD DROP COMPLETELY TO FLOOR, FINALLY WOULD ENGAGE ENOUGH TO STOP; HAPPENS INTERMITTENLY; TOOK TO DEALER, HE COULD NOT FIND OR FIX PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING NORMAL PRESSURE ON (ABS) BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD DROP COMPLETELY TO FLOOR, FINALLY WOULD ENGAGE ENOUGH TO STOP; HAPPENS INTERMITTENLY; TOOK TO DEALER, HE COULD NOT FIND OR FIX PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT POTHOLE , CAUSING DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSEGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS, RESULTING IN CRACKED WINDSHIELD. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT POTHOLE , CAUSING DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSEGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS, RESULTING IN CRACKED WINDSHIELD. *AK

Feb 14, 1997 Air Bags

HIT POTHOLE WHILE DRIVING AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Feb 14, 1997 Air Bags

HIT POTHOLE WHILE DRIVING AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Feb 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS.

Feb 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED.

Feb 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.

Feb 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS.

Feb 11, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED.

Feb 6, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER WHICH CAUSES A SEVERE VIBRATION AND DIFFICULTY IN DRIVING. *AK

Feb 6, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER WHICH CAUSES A SEVERE VIBRATION AND DIFFICULTY IN DRIVING. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS DRIVER'S FAULT BECAUSE THE AIR BAG DEPLOED. AK.

Jan 13, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS DRIVER'S FAULT BECAUSE THE AIR BAG DEPLOED. AK.

Dec 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR INTAKE INGESTED RAIN WATER INTO ENGINE, CAUSING CYLINDER ROD TO BREAK.

Dec 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR INTAKE INGESTED RAIN WATER INTO ENGINE, CAUSING CYLINDER ROD TO BREAK.

Nov 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE IN CRASH.

Nov 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE IN CRASH.

Nov 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE IN CRASH.

Nov 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE IN CRASH.

Oct 17, 1996 Power Train

IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WITHOUT SHIFTING TRANSMISSION GEAR INTO THE 'PARKED' POSITION.

Oct 17, 1996 Power Train

IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WITHOUT SHIFTING TRANSMISSION GEAR INTO THE 'PARKED' POSITION.

Aug 8, 1996 Visibility

WHEN LOWERING AUTOMATIC WINDOW FOR DRIVER ,THE DOOR OPENED WHILE IN MOTION. DUE TO FAILURE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL , WENT INTO A CREEK HITTING TREE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IMMEDIATELY UPON IMPACT W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Aug 8, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN LOWERING AUTOMATIC WINDOW FOR DRIVER ,THE DOOR OPENED WHILE IN MOTION. DUE TO FAILURE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL , WENT INTO A CREEK HITTING TREE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IMMEDIATELY UPON IMPACT W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Aug 8, 1996 Visibility

WHEN LOWERING AUTOMATIC WINDOW FOR DRIVER ,THE DOOR OPENED WHILE IN MOTION. DUE TO FAILURE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL , WENT INTO A CREEK HITTING TREE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IMMEDIATELY UPON IMPACT W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Aug 8, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN LOWERING AUTOMATIC WINDOW FOR DRIVER ,THE DOOR OPENED WHILE IN MOTION. DUE TO FAILURE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL , WENT INTO A CREEK HITTING TREE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IMMEDIATELY UPON IMPACT W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Aug 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE AN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN DASH BOARD AREA DUE TO A POSSIBLE ELECTRIAL SHORT.*AK

Aug 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE AN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN DASH BOARD AREA DUE TO A POSSIBLE ELECTRIAL SHORT.*AK

Aug 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE AN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN DASH BOARD AREA DUE TO A POSSIBLE ELECTRIAL SHORT.*AK

Aug 6, 1996 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE AN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN DASH BOARD AREA DUE TO A POSSIBLE ELECTRIAL SHORT.*AK

May 29, 1996 Power Train

THERE WAS A SHUTTLE IN THE AXLE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

May 29, 1996 Power Train

THERE WAS A SHUTTLE IN THE AXLE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

May 7, 1996 Power Train

FRONT AND REAR AXLE REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE PULLING .*SD

May 7, 1996 Power Train

FRONT AND REAR AXLE REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE PULLING .*SD

Apr 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT HIGH SPEED THE BRAKES ARE JUMPING, CONSUMER HAVING A HARD TIME STOPPING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT HIGH SPEED THE BRAKES ARE JUMPING, CONSUMER HAVING A HARD TIME STOPPING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 28, 1996 Air Bags

VEHICLE HIT A MANHOLE COVER THAT WAS A FEW INCHES ABOVE SURFACE OF ROAD; AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SHATTERED WINDSHIELD; CAUSED PERSONAL INJURY; SPEED 20 TO 25 MPH.*AK

Mar 28, 1996 Air Bags

VEHICLE HIT A MANHOLE COVER THAT WAS A FEW INCHES ABOVE SURFACE OF ROAD; AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SHATTERED WINDSHIELD; CAUSED PERSONAL INJURY; SPEED 20 TO 25 MPH.*AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMING TO A STOP APPLIED BRAKES NO RESPONSE, CAUSING STOPPING DISTANCE TO INCREASE. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMING TO A STOP APPLIED BRAKES NO RESPONSE, CAUSING STOPPING DISTANCE TO INCREASE. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMING TO A STOP APPLIED BRAKES NO RESPONSE, CAUSING STOPPING DISTANCE TO INCREASE. *AK

Feb 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMING TO A STOP APPLIED BRAKES NO RESPONSE, CAUSING STOPPING DISTANCE TO INCREASE. *AK

Feb 12, 1996 Suspension

PURCHASE CAR NEW THERE IS A VIBRATION ON CAR DEALER CAN'T PROBLEM . TT

Feb 12, 1996 Suspension

PURCHASE CAR NEW THERE IS A VIBRATION ON CAR DEALER CAN'T PROBLEM . TT