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Sep 22, 2017 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTED. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, SMOKE BEGIN TO FLOW FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND I MUST IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGE THE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION POSITION.

Sep 22, 2017 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTED. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, SMOKE BEGIN TO FLOW FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND I MUST IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGE THE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION POSITION.

Jul 13, 2017 Electrical System 100,000 mi

WHEN ENGAGING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, I MUST IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE CONTACT POSITION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ENGAGED.

Jul 13, 2017 Electrical System 100,000 mi

WHEN ENGAGING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, I MUST IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE CONTACT POSITION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ENGAGED.

Apr 26, 2016 Electrical System 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Apr 26, 2016 Electrical System 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Feb 9, 2016 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WHEN ENGAGING IGNITION SWITCH TO START VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES UP FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF SWITCH. THIS PROBLEM STARTED 2011. VEHICLE IS IN STORAGE AT THIS TIME.

Feb 9, 2016 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WHEN ENGAGING IGNITION SWITCH TO START VEHICLE, SMOKE COMES UP FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF SWITCH. THIS PROBLEM STARTED 2011. VEHICLE IS IN STORAGE AT THIS TIME.

Jan 30, 2016 Power Train Crash 100,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP WHICH IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE BY MAZDA THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. THIS BS WITH IT COST MY WIFE HER JOB

Jan 30, 2016 Power Train Crash 100,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP WHICH IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE BY MAZDA THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. THIS BS WITH IT COST MY WIFE HER JOB

Nov 25, 2015 Electrical System Fire 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WIRES TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE FIRE INITIATED DUE TO A IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Nov 25, 2015 Electrical System Fire 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WIRES TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE FIRE INITIATED DUE TO A IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Nov 5, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 10,000 mi

SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND DUE TO MY BREAK CAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP & THE TRANSMITTION WENT OUT ON THE CAR & I ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS TO WITH THE CAR

Nov 5, 2015 Engine Crash 10,000 mi

SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND DUE TO MY BREAK CAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP & THE TRANSMITTION WENT OUT ON THE CAR & I ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS TO WITH THE CAR

Nov 5, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 10,000 mi

SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND DUE TO MY BREAK CAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP & THE TRANSMITTION WENT OUT ON THE CAR & I ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS TO WITH THE CAR

Nov 5, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 10,000 mi

SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND DUE TO MY BREAK CAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP & THE TRANSMITTION WENT OUT ON THE CAR & I ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS TO WITH THE CAR

Nov 5, 2015 Engine Crash 10,000 mi

SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND DUE TO MY BREAK CAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP & THE TRANSMITTION WENT OUT ON THE CAR & I ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS TO WITH THE CAR

Nov 5, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 10,000 mi

SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND DUE TO MY BREAK CAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP & THE TRANSMITTION WENT OUT ON THE CAR & I ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS TO WITH THE CAR

Oct 5, 2012 Power Train

MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Service Brakes

MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Engine

MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Tires

CAR TIRES SLIPPERY & ALWAYS ON FLAT. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Electric

CAR TIRES SLIPPERY & ALWAYS ON FLAT. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Power Train

MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Service Brakes

MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Engine

MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

MY GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVEN & MAKE NOISY, CAR SAKES BRAKES PROBLEMS & MORE. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Tires

CAR TIRES SLIPPERY & ALWAYS ON FLAT. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Electric

CAR TIRES SLIPPERY & ALWAYS ON FLAT. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Power Train 80,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC JERKING OF THE TRANSMISSION WHILE ACCELERATING CAUSING EXTREMELY SLOW ACCELERATION AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Power Train 80,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC JERKING OF THE TRANSMISSION WHILE ACCELERATING CAUSING EXTREMELY SLOW ACCELERATION AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR

Feb 13, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626 IN FEBRUARY OF 2003 WITH 28,000 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN GREAT UNTIL RECENTLY IN 2009 THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED TO DEVELOP PROBLEMS. IT NOW SLIPS IN SECOND GEAR, I CANNOT DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE FOR FEAR THAT THE INFAMOUS O/D OFF LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND LEAVE ME STRAND...

Feb 13, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626 IN FEBRUARY OF 2003 WITH 28,000 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN GREAT UNTIL RECENTLY IN 2009 THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED TO DEVELOP PROBLEMS. IT NOW SLIPS IN SECOND GEAR, I CANNOT DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE FOR FEAR THAT THE INFAMOUS O/D OFF LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND LEAVE ME STRAND...

Oct 12, 2011 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED HAT THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT FROM FOURTH TO SECOND GEAR. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE OVERDRI...

Oct 12, 2011 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT STATED HAT THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT FROM FOURTH TO SECOND GEAR. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE OVERDRI...

Jul 22, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS *TT

Jul 22, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS *TT

Apr 28, 2011 Power Train 65,000 mi

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION IS VERY JERKY AND SHIFTS VERY HARD, AND I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF IT FAILED AGAIN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE. APPARENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR THIS MODEL HAS A HIGH RATE OF FAILURE. TRANSMISSION PROBL...

Apr 28, 2011 Power Train 65,000 mi

I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION IS VERY JERKY AND SHIFTS VERY HARD, AND I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF IT FAILED AGAIN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE. APPARENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR THIS MODEL HAS A HIGH RATE OF FAILURE. TRANSMISSION PROBL...

Apr 27, 2011 Power Train 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE GEARS BECAME STUCK, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASE GREATLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFAC...

Apr 27, 2011 Power Train 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE GEARS BECAME STUCK, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASE GREATLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFAC...

Aug 29, 2010 Air Bags Crash

THIS IS MY CONCERN I WAS RIDING WITH SOMEONE AND WE HAD A CRASH GOING 80 MPH. THE CAR HYDRO PLAIN OFF THE HIGHWAY HITTING THE GUARD RAIL. I BELIEVE AT THAT SPEED THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE CAME OUT BUT THEY DID NOT, I MYSELF HAD MAJOR NECK AND BACK PAINS MY HEAD HITTING THE SIDE WINDOW. I JUST WANT TO ...

Aug 29, 2010 Air Bags Crash

THIS IS MY CONCERN I WAS RIDING WITH SOMEONE AND WE HAD A CRASH GOING 80 MPH. THE CAR HYDRO PLAIN OFF THE HIGHWAY HITTING THE GUARD RAIL. I BELIEVE AT THAT SPEED THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE CAME OUT BUT THEY DID NOT, I MYSELF HAD MAJOR NECK AND BACK PAINS MY HEAD HITTING THE SIDE WINDOW. I JUST WANT TO ...

Aug 28, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION IS NOT KNOWN FOR ITS RELIABILITY. IT FACT, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION. A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE VEHICLE IS THE FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THIS FAILS, THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT TO F...

Aug 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION IS NOT KNOWN FOR ITS RELIABILITY. IT FACT, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION. A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE VEHICLE IS THE FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THIS FAILS, THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT TO F...

Aug 28, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION IS NOT KNOWN FOR ITS RELIABILITY. IT FACT, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION. A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE VEHICLE IS THE FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THIS FAILS, THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT TO F...

Aug 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION IS NOT KNOWN FOR ITS RELIABILITY. IT FACT, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH THE MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION. A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE VEHICLE IS THE FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THIS FAILS, THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT TO F...

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

ROUGH SHIFTING, SLIPPING ,ROUGH IDLE, OVERHEATING TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

ROUGH SHIFTING, SLIPPING ,ROUGH IDLE, OVERHEATING TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Power Train 164,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES THE VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK AND THE TACHOMETER GETS VERY ERRATIC AS IS THE SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE NOW USES EXCESSIVE GAS AND THE JERKING MOTION HAS CONTINUED. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING (AFTER GOI...

Apr 13, 2010 Power Train 164,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES THE VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK AND THE TACHOMETER GETS VERY ERRATIC AS IS THE SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE NOW USES EXCESSIVE GAS AND THE JERKING MOTION HAS CONTINUED. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING (AFTER GOI...

Feb 20, 2010 Power Train 170,000 mi

GEAR SLIPPING & RPM "REVING" TRANSMISSION FALIURE, NEED TO REPLACE. *TR

Feb 20, 2010 Power Train 170,000 mi

GEAR SLIPPING & RPM "REVING" TRANSMISSION FALIURE, NEED TO REPLACE. *TR

Sep 21, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

99 MAZDA 626ES HAS BEEN GIVING ME TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT SLIPS ON 1 AND 2 GEAR. I HAVE TO DRIVE 5-10 MPH UNTIL IT KICKS-IN BUT IF I REDUCE SPEED I HAVE TO GO TROUGH THE SAME PROCESS AGAIN. A MECHANIC CHANGED THE RANGE-SENSOR, I THINK IT'S CALL BUT THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED. I TOOK THE CAR TO ...

Sep 21, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

99 MAZDA 626ES HAS BEEN GIVING ME TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT SLIPS ON 1 AND 2 GEAR. I HAVE TO DRIVE 5-10 MPH UNTIL IT KICKS-IN BUT IF I REDUCE SPEED I HAVE TO GO TROUGH THE SAME PROCESS AGAIN. A MECHANIC CHANGED THE RANGE-SENSOR, I THINK IT'S CALL BUT THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED. I TOOK THE CAR TO ...

Aug 11, 2009 Power Train

1999 MAZDA 626: THE DRIVE CHAIN INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. WHEN YOU PUT IT IN GEAR, AND TRIED TO GO, YOU COULD HERE IT JUMPING OVER THE TEETH ON THE SPROCKET. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. *TR

Aug 11, 2009 Power Train

1999 MAZDA 626: THE DRIVE CHAIN INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. WHEN YOU PUT IT IN GEAR, AND TRIED TO GO, YOU COULD HERE IT JUMPING OVER THE TEETH ON THE SPROCKET. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. *TR

May 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER FAILED AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED...

May 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER FAILED AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED...

Apr 27, 2009 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALER OF REPOSSESSED VEHICLES AND SHORTLY AFTER NOTICED THAT ALL 3 OF THE REAR SEATBELTS WOULD NOT BUCKLE. IF YOU SHAKE THE BUCKLE AROUND VIGOROUSLY ON ONE OF THEM, IT WILL BUCKLE, BUT NOT THE OTHER 2. I AM WORRIED FOR OTHERS SAFETY AND KNOW THAT SEATBELTS ARE IMPORTANT, SO ...

Apr 27, 2009 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALER OF REPOSSESSED VEHICLES AND SHORTLY AFTER NOTICED THAT ALL 3 OF THE REAR SEATBELTS WOULD NOT BUCKLE. IF YOU SHAKE THE BUCKLE AROUND VIGOROUSLY ON ONE OF THEM, IT WILL BUCKLE, BUT NOT THE OTHER 2. I AM WORRIED FOR OTHERS SAFETY AND KNOW THAT SEATBELTS ARE IMPORTANT, SO ...

Mar 13, 2009 Power Train 136,000 mi

THIS IS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 1999 MAZDA 626. CAR ONLY HAS 136K MILES. *TR

Mar 13, 2009 Power Train 136,000 mi

THIS IS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF 1999 MAZDA 626. CAR ONLY HAS 136K MILES. *TR

Feb 14, 2009 Power Train 125,000 mi

MY 1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN ACTING UP A LOT. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND WITH RESEARCH MAZDA USED THE FORD PROBE TRANSMISSION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE 626 UP UNTIL 2002. THE TRANSMISSION THAT COMES WITH THE CAR IS DESIGNED FOR A SMALLER, LIGHTER VEHICLE AND THUS IT IS DOOMED TO FAIL, NO MATTE...

Feb 14, 2009 Power Train 125,000 mi

MY 1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN ACTING UP A LOT. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND WITH RESEARCH MAZDA USED THE FORD PROBE TRANSMISSION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE 626 UP UNTIL 2002. THE TRANSMISSION THAT COMES WITH THE CAR IS DESIGNED FOR A SMALLER, LIGHTER VEHICLE AND THUS IT IS DOOMED TO FAIL, NO MATTE...

Feb 10, 2009 Power Train 80,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 - REPLACED TRANSMISSION 75-80 K MILES. NOW 110 K MILES AND BEGINNING TO OBSERVE SAME SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO LAST FAILURE. TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Power Train 80,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 - REPLACED TRANSMISSION 75-80 K MILES. NOW 110 K MILES AND BEGINNING TO OBSERVE SAME SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO LAST FAILURE. TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. *TR

Jan 27, 2009 Power Train 112,000 mi

I NOTICED PROBLEMS RIGHT AWAY AFTER I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM MY MOM. SHE RARELY DROVE IT, AND I DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES A WEEK. FIRST THE CAR WOULDN'T NOT GO INTO DRIVE, THEN IT WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. A FRIEND OF MINE IS A MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT THE TRANS. CABLE HAD COME DETACHED. AFTER TIME CONS...

Jan 27, 2009 Power Train 112,000 mi

I NOTICED PROBLEMS RIGHT AWAY AFTER I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM MY MOM. SHE RARELY DROVE IT, AND I DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES A WEEK. FIRST THE CAR WOULDN'T NOT GO INTO DRIVE, THEN IT WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. A FRIEND OF MINE IS A MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT THE TRANS. CABLE HAD COME DETACHED. AFTER TIME CONS...

Dec 31, 2008 Power Train 122,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON A 1999 MAZDA 626 HAS FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME. CAR'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AROUND 60,000 MILES AND NOW NEEDS REPLACEMENT AGAIN AT 122,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 31, 2008 Power Train 122,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON A 1999 MAZDA 626 HAS FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME. CAR'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AROUND 60,000 MILES AND NOW NEEDS REPLACEMENT AGAIN AT 122,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 21, 2008 Power Train 86,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 4 CYLINDER LX. THIS CAR HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT, AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING! I HAVE READ COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND MAZDA FORUMS. WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL ON THIS TRANSMISSION?!? IT IS TOO SMALL FOR THIS CAR AND MORE THAN HA...

Nov 21, 2008 Power Train 86,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 4 CYLINDER LX. THIS CAR HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT, AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING! I HAVE READ COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND MAZDA FORUMS. WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL ON THIS TRANSMISSION?!? IT IS TOO SMALL FOR THIS CAR AND MORE THAN HA...

Nov 17, 2008 Power Train 111,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 , 2.0 L AT STOPPED ON HIGHWAY. GOT IT TOWED WITH THE HELP OF AUTO CLUB.DIAGNOSIS SAYS THE CAR NEED TRANSMISSION WORK. NOW NEED TO SPEND NEARLY $3500.00 TO GET THE CAR RUNNING. THIS IS MORE THAN THE CAR'S VALUE. I COULD FIND FROM THE NET THAT THIS MODEL HAS EXTENSIVE TRANSMISSION PROBL...

Nov 17, 2008 Power Train 111,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 , 2.0 L AT STOPPED ON HIGHWAY. GOT IT TOWED WITH THE HELP OF AUTO CLUB.DIAGNOSIS SAYS THE CAR NEED TRANSMISSION WORK. NOW NEED TO SPEND NEARLY $3500.00 TO GET THE CAR RUNNING. THIS IS MORE THAN THE CAR'S VALUE. I COULD FIND FROM THE NET THAT THIS MODEL HAS EXTENSIVE TRANSMISSION PROBL...

Oct 24, 2008 Power Train 133,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THIS IS A CONSTANT ISSUE FOR THIS MODEL CAR. *TR

Oct 24, 2008 Power Train 133,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THIS IS A CONSTANT ISSUE FOR THIS MODEL CAR. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Power Train 114,200 mi

TRANSMISSION ON 1999 MAZDA 626 2.0 AUTOMATIC FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE RE-BUILT. THE ODOMETER READING WAS 114,200 MILES. RE-BUILD OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2007. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Power Train 114,200 mi

TRANSMISSION ON 1999 MAZDA 626 2.0 AUTOMATIC FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE RE-BUILT. THE ODOMETER READING WAS 114,200 MILES. RE-BUILD OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2007. *TR

Sep 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

1. & 2.TIMING BELT TENSION SPRING BROKE, MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE & DAMAGING TIMING BELT. 3. WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF SPRING AND BELT AS WELL AS RELATED LABOR. OLD PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. NOTE: MAZDA ISSUED A RECALL IN 2000 FOR THIS PART ON SOME VEHICLES (CAMPAIGN 00V134000) , ON...

Sep 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

1. & 2.TIMING BELT TENSION SPRING BROKE, MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE & DAMAGING TIMING BELT. 3. WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF SPRING AND BELT AS WELL AS RELATED LABOR. OLD PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. NOTE: MAZDA ISSUED A RECALL IN 2000 FOR THIS PART ON SOME VEHICLES (CAMPAIGN 00V134000) , ON...

Sep 4, 2008 Power Train 125,000 mi

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. MY 1999 MAZDA 626 4 CYL. VEHICLE WAS HEADING SOUTH ON I10 IN PHOENIX WHEN SUDDENLY MY SPEEDOMETER WENT TO 0 AND SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AAMCO REPAIR SHOP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO EITHER BE REBUILT OR I NEEDED ...

Sep 4, 2008 Power Train 125,000 mi

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. MY 1999 MAZDA 626 4 CYL. VEHICLE WAS HEADING SOUTH ON I10 IN PHOENIX WHEN SUDDENLY MY SPEEDOMETER WENT TO 0 AND SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AAMCO REPAIR SHOP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO EITHER BE REBUILT OR I NEEDED ...

Aug 29, 2008 Power Train 99,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1999 MAZDA 626 HAD FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME NOW. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPETITIVE AND REQUIRES CONTINUOUS EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS SPECIFIC CAR IS COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH VERY HIGH FAILURE RATES. I WANT THE MANUFACT...

Aug 29, 2008 Power Train 99,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1999 MAZDA 626 HAD FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME NOW. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPETITIVE AND REQUIRES CONTINUOUS EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS SPECIFIC CAR IS COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH VERY HIGH FAILURE RATES. I WANT THE MANUFACT...

Jan 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 145,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DOWNHILL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN CRASHED INTO A TREE. AS A RESULT, THE CRASH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BR...

Jan 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 145,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DOWNHILL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN CRASHED INTO A TREE. AS A RESULT, THE CRASH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BR...

Dec 11, 2007 Power Train

MY MAZDA TRANSMISSION KEEPS ON HAVING PROBLEMS. I AVOID DRIVING ON FREE WAYS AS I NEVER FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR WHOSE TRANSMISSION MAY FAIL ANY TIME. I FIXED IT 1.5 YRS BEFORE. COST ALMOST HALF OF THE CAR'S WORTH. IT FAILED AGAIN NOW. THE ESTIMATE IS AGAIN HUGE TO FIX IT. IT IS FAILING EVEN AFTE...

Dec 11, 2007 Power Train

MY MAZDA TRANSMISSION KEEPS ON HAVING PROBLEMS. I AVOID DRIVING ON FREE WAYS AS I NEVER FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR WHOSE TRANSMISSION MAY FAIL ANY TIME. I FIXED IT 1.5 YRS BEFORE. COST ALMOST HALF OF THE CAR'S WORTH. IT FAILED AGAIN NOW. THE ESTIMATE IS AGAIN HUGE TO FIX IT. IT IS FAILING EVEN AFTE...

Nov 17, 2007 Power Train 93,819 mi

IN LATE JANUARY OF 2007 I PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626 FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR HER TO USE IN THE YEARS SHE WOULD BE IN COLLEGE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 79,000 MILES ON IT. SHE HAS DRIVEN THE CAR TO COLLEGE AND BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. ON NOVEMBER 12, 2007 SHE WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN...

Nov 17, 2007 Power Train 93,819 mi

IN LATE JANUARY OF 2007 I PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626 FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR HER TO USE IN THE YEARS SHE WOULD BE IN COLLEGE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 79,000 MILES ON IT. SHE HAS DRIVEN THE CAR TO COLLEGE AND BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. ON NOVEMBER 12, 2007 SHE WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN...

Nov 2, 2007 Power Train 14,500 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS HAS BEEN REBUILT TWO TIMES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. NOW IT IS OUT AGAIN I HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY IN IT,TOO QUIT NOW. SOME ONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING TO HELP. *TR

Nov 2, 2007 Power Train 14,500 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS HAS BEEN REBUILT TWO TIMES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. NOW IT IS OUT AGAIN I HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY IN IT,TOO QUIT NOW. SOME ONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING TO HELP. *TR

Nov 1, 2007 Power Train 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND OR 4TH. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AT APPROX. 98,000 MILES. AT A COST OF $2,800.00. CAR NOW HAS APPROX. 160,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION NEEDS REBUILT AGAIN. HAVE HEARD ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. CAR IS OTHERWISE IN GREAT SHA...

Nov 1, 2007 Power Train 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND OR 4TH. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AT APPROX. 98,000 MILES. AT A COST OF $2,800.00. CAR NOW HAS APPROX. 160,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION NEEDS REBUILT AGAIN. HAVE HEARD ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. CAR IS OTHERWISE IN GREAT SHA...

Sep 20, 2007 Power Train 76,000 mi

76,000 MILES ON CAR. WHILE DOING HIGHWAY DRIVING, AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. TRANSMISSION FLUID RELEASED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TOOK IT TO GARAGE AND THEY SAID ERROR CODE INDICATED TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING. THE FLUID WAS BURNT AND TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAG...

Sep 20, 2007 Power Train 76,000 mi

76,000 MILES ON CAR. WHILE DOING HIGHWAY DRIVING, AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. TRANSMISSION FLUID RELEASED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TOOK IT TO GARAGE AND THEY SAID ERROR CODE INDICATED TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING. THE FLUID WAS BURNT AND TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAG...

Sep 17, 2007 Power Train 69,000 mi

AFTER THERE WERE REPEATED TIMES OF BAD GEAR SHIFTING, DELAYED, NOT AT ALL, ETC. MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAILED. WILL TURN OVER BUT, NOT SHIFT INTO TO GEAR. *TR

Sep 17, 2007 Power Train 69,000 mi

AFTER THERE WERE REPEATED TIMES OF BAD GEAR SHIFTING, DELAYED, NOT AT ALL, ETC. MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAILED. WILL TURN OVER BUT, NOT SHIFT INTO TO GEAR. *TR

Sep 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE INTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THAT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V134000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:E...

Sep 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE INTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THAT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V134000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:E...

Aug 21, 2007 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE. SHE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS WHEN THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED T...

Aug 21, 2007 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE. SHE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS WHEN THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED T...

Aug 16, 2007 Power Train 72,162 mi

OUR MAZDA 626 1999 WAS WELL MAINTAINED. AT 72,134 MILES I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE FOR A TRANSMISSION FLUSH. I DROVE HOME FOR 5 MILES AND IN THE EVENING ON THE FREEWAY. THE MAZDA NOW FELT A BIT JERKY AT 55-60 MPH. (I NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE.) AFTER 23 MILES THE MAZDA SUDDENLY LOST POWER...

Aug 16, 2007 Power Train 72,162 mi

OUR MAZDA 626 1999 WAS WELL MAINTAINED. AT 72,134 MILES I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE FOR A TRANSMISSION FLUSH. I DROVE HOME FOR 5 MILES AND IN THE EVENING ON THE FREEWAY. THE MAZDA NOW FELT A BIT JERKY AT 55-60 MPH. (I NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE.) AFTER 23 MILES THE MAZDA SUDDENLY LOST POWER...

Aug 10, 2007 Power Train 136,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND FAILED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 136,000 MILES.

Aug 10, 2007 Power Train 136,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA 626. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND FAILED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 136,000 MILES.

Aug 1, 2007 Power Train 127,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON JULY 22 DUE TO OVER HEATING ETC. *TR

Aug 1, 2007 Power Train 117,000 mi

1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE- NORMAL NON-DAILY USAGE. MAINTENANCE ON TRANSMISSION WITHIN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. DRIVING ON PA TURNPIKE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. 2)CONSEQUENCES- TOWED TO TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP 3) WHAT DONE TO CORRECT FAILURE- TOTAL REPAIR/REBUILD OF TRANSMISSION. COST OVER $2500...

Aug 1, 2007 Power Train 89,150 mi

'99 MAZDA 626-LX, 4-CYL. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM: DAY 1, STUCK IN TRAFFIC, MOVING VERY SLOWLY FOR 30 MINUTES, 80 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED FEELING "CLUNKY". DAY 2, DRIVING 72-78 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 3 HOURS, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK. GOT HOME FINE. DAY 3: SIGNIFICANT TRANS...

Aug 1, 2007 Power Train 127,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON JULY 22 DUE TO OVER HEATING ETC. *TR

Aug 1, 2007 Power Train 117,000 mi

1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE- NORMAL NON-DAILY USAGE. MAINTENANCE ON TRANSMISSION WITHIN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. DRIVING ON PA TURNPIKE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. 2)CONSEQUENCES- TOWED TO TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP 3) WHAT DONE TO CORRECT FAILURE- TOTAL REPAIR/REBUILD OF TRANSMISSION. COST OVER $2500...

Aug 1, 2007 Power Train 89,150 mi

'99 MAZDA 626-LX, 4-CYL. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM: DAY 1, STUCK IN TRAFFIC, MOVING VERY SLOWLY FOR 30 MINUTES, 80 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED FEELING "CLUNKY". DAY 2, DRIVING 72-78 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 3 HOURS, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK. GOT HOME FINE. DAY 3: SIGNIFICANT TRANS...

Jul 23, 2007 Power Train 130,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP, BURNS UP AND CAR NO LONGER MOVES. *JB

Jul 23, 2007 Power Train 130,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP, BURNS UP AND CAR NO LONGER MOVES. *JB

Jul 19, 2007 Power Train 130,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR OUR SON IN 2005 WITH ABOUT 55,000 MILES ON IT. IT NOW HAS 120,000 MILES AND IS IN NEED OF ITS 4TH TRANSMISSION (REBUILT)! IT IS ALSO ON ITS SECOND ENGINE. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING THIS BAD. HAS MAZDA DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS? *JB

Jul 19, 2007 Power Train 130,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR OUR SON IN 2005 WITH ABOUT 55,000 MILES ON IT. IT NOW HAS 120,000 MILES AND IS IN NEED OF ITS 4TH TRANSMISSION (REBUILT)! IT IS ALSO ON ITS SECOND ENGINE. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING THIS BAD. HAS MAZDA DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS? *JB

Jul 15, 2007 Power Train

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX 4 CYLINDER AND FOR A FEW YEARS HAVE NOTICED HARSH SHIFTING THAT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. THE OTHER DAY THE ODOMETER LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, AND I TOOK VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND THEY SCANNED AND CODES, AND TOLD ME THAT I HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM WITH THE TRA...

Jul 15, 2007 Power Train

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX 4 CYLINDER AND FOR A FEW YEARS HAVE NOTICED HARSH SHIFTING THAT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. THE OTHER DAY THE ODOMETER LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, AND I TOOK VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND THEY SCANNED AND CODES, AND TOLD ME THAT I HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM WITH THE TRA...

May 31, 2007 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY1999 MAZDA 626 HAS HAD A TOTAL OF 4 FRONT SEALS AND 2 BACK SEALS REPLACE ON THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS 80K MILES ON IT. TWO WEEKS AGO THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING OFF AND ON THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SINCE IT WAS A MONTH OLD WITH TRANSMIS...

May 31, 2007 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY1999 MAZDA 626 HAS HAD A TOTAL OF 4 FRONT SEALS AND 2 BACK SEALS REPLACE ON THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS 80K MILES ON IT. TWO WEEKS AGO THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING OFF AND ON THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SINCE IT WAS A MONTH OLD WITH TRANSMIS...

May 30, 2007 Power Train 87,000 mi

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

May 30, 2007 Power Train 87,000 mi

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Apr 16, 2007 Power Train

THE DOLLAR FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE. IN FEBRUARY 2002 MY DAUGHTER AND I PURCHASED A USED 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FROM WILSON DODGE IN TORRINGTON CT, 06790 FOR $9000. PART OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE WAS A PROMISE TO INSTALL A SUN ROOF FOR $500. THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 60 DAYS OR 200...

Apr 16, 2007 Equipment

THE DOLLAR FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE. IN FEBRUARY 2002 MY DAUGHTER AND I PURCHASED A USED 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FROM WILSON DODGE IN TORRINGTON CT, 06790 FOR $9000. PART OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE WAS A PROMISE TO INSTALL A SUN ROOF FOR $500. THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 60 DAYS OR 200...

Apr 16, 2007 Power Train

THE DOLLAR FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE. IN FEBRUARY 2002 MY DAUGHTER AND I PURCHASED A USED 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FROM WILSON DODGE IN TORRINGTON CT, 06790 FOR $9000. PART OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE WAS A PROMISE TO INSTALL A SUN ROOF FOR $500. THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 60 DAYS OR 200...

Apr 16, 2007 Equipment

THE DOLLAR FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE. IN FEBRUARY 2002 MY DAUGHTER AND I PURCHASED A USED 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FROM WILSON DODGE IN TORRINGTON CT, 06790 FOR $9000. PART OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE WAS A PROMISE TO INSTALL A SUN ROOF FOR $500. THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 60 DAYS OR 200...

Apr 14, 2007 Power Train 120,000 mi

CAR HAVE A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN YOU FIRST TAKE OFF. I SENT IT TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULD COST $4000.00 TO FIX IT. THEN IT TOOK IT IN FOR A SECOND OPINION AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION ALSO. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND NOTICE THAT THERE ARE SEVE...

Apr 14, 2007 Power Train 120,000 mi

CAR HAVE A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN YOU FIRST TAKE OFF. I SENT IT TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULD COST $4000.00 TO FIX IT. THEN IT TOOK IT IN FOR A SECOND OPINION AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION ALSO. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND NOTICE THAT THERE ARE SEVE...

Feb 5, 2007 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 80,000 MILES. I HAD IT REPAIRED AND I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING A YEAR LATER. I NOW KNOW THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE THE TRANSMISSIONS MAZDA USED THE THE 626 WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE LARGER 626 CARS. *NM

Feb 5, 2007 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 80,000 MILES. I HAD IT REPAIRED AND I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING A YEAR LATER. I NOW KNOW THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE THE TRANSMISSIONS MAZDA USED THE THE 626 WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE LARGER 626 CARS. *NM

Jan 31, 2007 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE A MAZDA 626 1999 MODEL. THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AT ABOUT 80K MILES LAST YEAR AND I HAD TO SEND IT TO A SHOP (SPENDING OVER $1600 FOR IT TO BE REBUILT). IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AND WAS MORE SERIOUS. NOW THE CAR STARTS VERY SLOW AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO REACH 40 ...

Jan 31, 2007 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE A MAZDA 626 1999 MODEL. THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AT ABOUT 80K MILES LAST YEAR AND I HAD TO SEND IT TO A SHOP (SPENDING OVER $1600 FOR IT TO BE REBUILT). IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AND WAS MORE SERIOUS. NOW THE CAR STARTS VERY SLOW AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO REACH 40 ...

Jan 18, 2007 Power Train 118,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX AND AT 118,000 MILES AND NO SIGNS AT ALL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY CAR. I AM A MOTHER OF 2 AND I ALSO BABY SIT FOR A LIVING. I HAD 3 CHILDREN WITH ME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF MY VEHICLE AND LEFT US ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANK GOD ...

Jan 18, 2007 Power Train 118,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX AND AT 118,000 MILES AND NO SIGNS AT ALL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY CAR. I AM A MOTHER OF 2 AND I ALSO BABY SIT FOR A LIVING. I HAD 3 CHILDREN WITH ME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF MY VEHICLE AND LEFT US ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANK GOD ...

Dec 28, 2006 Power Train

1999 MAZDA 626 MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS MAZDA SHOP TOLD ME $4500 TO FIX. *JB

Dec 28, 2006 Power Train

1999 MAZDA 626 MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS MAZDA SHOP TOLD ME $4500 TO FIX. *JB

Nov 18, 2006 Power Train 20,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE IN MAZDA 626 FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY AT 20 PLUS MILES AND JUST REPLACE AGAIN AT AROUND 130 PLUS MILES. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS CAR. CALLED THE FIRST TIME AND REPORTED TO MAZDA HOME OFFICE AND NOTHING WAS NEVER DONE ON MY COMPLAINT. *JB

Nov 18, 2006 Power Train 20,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE IN MAZDA 626 FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY AT 20 PLUS MILES AND JUST REPLACE AGAIN AT AROUND 130 PLUS MILES. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS CAR. CALLED THE FIRST TIME AND REPORTED TO MAZDA HOME OFFICE AND NOTHING WAS NEVER DONE ON MY COMPLAINT. *JB

Nov 16, 2006 Power Train 140,910 mi

1) OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING 2) TRANSMISSION OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION, EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE, TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED 132 DEGREES CENTIGRADE (270 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. FLUID IS UP-BURNED AND CLUTCH MATERIAL IN OIL. 3) REPLACED TRANSMISSION WITH REBUILT ASSEMBLY, REPLACED ENGINE REAL MAIN SEAL, FLUSH TRA...

Nov 16, 2006 Power Train 140,910 mi

1) OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING 2) TRANSMISSION OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION, EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE, TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED 132 DEGREES CENTIGRADE (270 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. FLUID IS UP-BURNED AND CLUTCH MATERIAL IN OIL. 3) REPLACED TRANSMISSION WITH REBUILT ASSEMBLY, REPLACED ENGINE REAL MAIN SEAL, FLUSH TRA...

Oct 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL # 00V134000 FOR THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER SPRING WAS DENIED, THEN, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SE...

Oct 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL # 00V134000 FOR THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER SPRING WAS DENIED, THEN, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SE...

Sep 26, 2006 Power Train

THE 626 LX MODEL MADE BY MAZDA IN 1999, SEEMS TO HAVE MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS SENT BY PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT MODEL AND YEAR WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. DUE TO THE LACK OF COMPLAINTS, MAZDA DOES NOT WISH TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *JB

Sep 26, 2006 Power Train

THE 626 LX MODEL MADE BY MAZDA IN 1999, SEEMS TO HAVE MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS SENT BY PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT MODEL AND YEAR WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. DUE TO THE LACK OF COMPLAINTS, MAZDA DOES NOT WISH TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *JB

Sep 18, 2006 Power Train 90,300 mi

A 1999 MAZDA 626 WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE 2006 FROM CARMAX IN TAMPA, FL. WE TRADED IN OUR 2004 FORD EXPLORER FOR THIS 626 TO SAVE ON GAS. THE MAZDA HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, NONE OF WHICH HAVE BEEN CLEARLY EXPLAINED TO US; NOR ARE THEY EXPLAINED ON THE RECEIPTS. THE FIRST ...

Sep 18, 2006 Power Train 90,300 mi

A 1999 MAZDA 626 WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE 2006 FROM CARMAX IN TAMPA, FL. WE TRADED IN OUR 2004 FORD EXPLORER FOR THIS 626 TO SAVE ON GAS. THE MAZDA HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, NONE OF WHICH HAVE BEEN CLEARLY EXPLAINED TO US; NOR ARE THEY EXPLAINED ON THE RECEIPTS. THE FIRST ...

Sep 8, 2006 Power Train 52,000 mi

OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626, 2.0 4-CYLINDER. IT ONLY HAS 52,170 MILES BUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND MAZDA DEALERS, THEY HAVE SEEN AND REPAIRED LOTS 626 (1999 -2001 MODELS) DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH HAD BEEN DESIGNE...

Sep 8, 2006 Power Train 52,000 mi

OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626, 2.0 4-CYLINDER. IT ONLY HAS 52,170 MILES BUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BURNT OUT. ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND MAZDA DEALERS, THEY HAVE SEEN AND REPAIRED LOTS 626 (1999 -2001 MODELS) DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH HAD BEEN DESIGNE...

Aug 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND WOULD NOT MOVE ANY FURTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE SHOP DETERMINED THE SPRING FOR THE TIMING BELT FRACTURED AND A NEW TIMING KIT NEEDED TO BE I...

Aug 31, 2006 Power Train

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH KNOWN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE FOR MY DAUGHTER TO DRIVE. *JB

Aug 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND WOULD NOT MOVE ANY FURTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE SHOP DETERMINED THE SPRING FOR THE TIMING BELT FRACTURED AND A NEW TIMING KIT NEEDED TO BE I...

Aug 31, 2006 Power Train

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH KNOWN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE FOR MY DAUGHTER TO DRIVE. *JB

Aug 20, 2006 Power Train 160,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED FOUR TIMES IN TWO YEARS. THE FIRST TIME (AUGUST 2004) IT FAILED IT WAS 24 HOURS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM A MAZDA USED DEALER, HOLIDAY MOTORS IN FOND DU LAC WI. THEY PULLED THE TRANSMISSION OUT AND REPLACED GASKETS. I ASKED THEN TO PUT ON THE COOLING KIT AND THEY DID NOT. A YEAR L...

Aug 20, 2006 Power Train 160,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED FOUR TIMES IN TWO YEARS. THE FIRST TIME (AUGUST 2004) IT FAILED IT WAS 24 HOURS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM A MAZDA USED DEALER, HOLIDAY MOTORS IN FOND DU LAC WI. THEY PULLED THE TRANSMISSION OUT AND REPLACED GASKETS. I ASKED THEN TO PUT ON THE COOLING KIT AND THEY DID NOT. A YEAR L...

Aug 10, 2006 Power Train 71,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, SHIFT GEAR LOCKED UP, O/D OFF BLINKING, CHECKED BY MAZDA DEALER, RECOMMEND REBUILD TRANSMISSION. *NM

Aug 10, 2006 Power Train 71,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, SHIFT GEAR LOCKED UP, O/D OFF BLINKING, CHECKED BY MAZDA DEALER, RECOMMEND REBUILD TRANSMISSION. *NM

Aug 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 00V134000 ON 1999 MAZDA 626 TIMING BELT TENSIONER SPRING DID NOT COVER SAME PART FAILURE ON SAME CAR(BY VIN #). *JB

Aug 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 00V134000 ON 1999 MAZDA 626 TIMING BELT TENSIONER SPRING DID NOT COVER SAME PART FAILURE ON SAME CAR(BY VIN #). *JB

Jul 31, 2006 Power Train 132,400 mi

(1) JERKING MOTION OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. MAZDA DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT WAS NORMAL FOR MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS. (2) TRANSMISSION FAILURE. (3) REBUILT TRANSMISSION $1600.00. 1 YEAR LATER, IT FAILED AGAIN, DUE TO OVER HEATING. NEEDS TO BE REBUILT AGAIN. I HAD NO KNOWLEDGE THAT THERE WAS A TSB...

Jul 31, 2006 Power Train 132,400 mi

(1) JERKING MOTION OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. MAZDA DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT WAS NORMAL FOR MAZDA TRANSMISSIONS. (2) TRANSMISSION FAILURE. (3) REBUILT TRANSMISSION $1600.00. 1 YEAR LATER, IT FAILED AGAIN, DUE TO OVER HEATING. NEEDS TO BE REBUILT AGAIN. I HAD NO KNOWLEDGE THAT THERE WAS A TSB...

Jul 12, 2006 Power Train 115,000 mi

I OWN A 99 MAZDA 626 4 CYLINDER I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT THE TRANSMISSION HAS ACTED UP AND AFTER DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH I HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION IT ISN'T JUST MINE EVERYBODY'S IS MESSED UP FIRST IT STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING MAKING THE O/D LIGHT BLIN...

Jul 12, 2006 Power Train 115,000 mi

I OWN A 99 MAZDA 626 4 CYLINDER I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR A YEAR AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT THE TRANSMISSION HAS ACTED UP AND AFTER DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH I HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION IT ISN'T JUST MINE EVERYBODY'S IS MESSED UP FIRST IT STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING MAKING THE O/D LIGHT BLIN...

Jul 6, 2006 Power Train 80,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. CAR STARTS SMOKING AND TRANSMISSION FLUID FLOWS OUT OF A TUBE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION LOSSES SPEED AND BEGINS SLIPPING. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I CAN ONLY DRIVE MY CAR LOCALLY FOR FEAR OF BEING STRANDED, AS I HAVE BEEN SEVERA...

Jul 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. CAR STARTS SMOKING AND TRANSMISSION FLUID FLOWS OUT OF A TUBE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION LOSSES SPEED AND BEGINS SLIPPING. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I CAN ONLY DRIVE MY CAR LOCALLY FOR FEAR OF BEING STRANDED, AS I HAVE BEEN SEVERA...

Jul 6, 2006 Power Train 74,307 mi

PURCHASED MAZDA 626 (1999) NEW IN 12/98. AT 27870 MILES TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. DEALER SAID I HAD TO PURCHASE A COOLING KIT FOR TRANS AT MY EXPENSE. I KNEW THEN I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER MAZDA. WHAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! PROBLEM RECURRED AND I DISCOVERED IT WAS A KNOW PROBLEM TO MAZDA ABOUT TRANSMISSI...

Jul 6, 2006 Power Train 80,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. CAR STARTS SMOKING AND TRANSMISSION FLUID FLOWS OUT OF A TUBE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION LOSSES SPEED AND BEGINS SLIPPING. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I CAN ONLY DRIVE MY CAR LOCALLY FOR FEAR OF BEING STRANDED, AS I HAVE BEEN SEVERA...

Jul 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

O/D LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. CAR STARTS SMOKING AND TRANSMISSION FLUID FLOWS OUT OF A TUBE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION LOSSES SPEED AND BEGINS SLIPPING. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I CAN ONLY DRIVE MY CAR LOCALLY FOR FEAR OF BEING STRANDED, AS I HAVE BEEN SEVERA...

Jul 6, 2006 Power Train 74,307 mi

PURCHASED MAZDA 626 (1999) NEW IN 12/98. AT 27870 MILES TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. DEALER SAID I HAD TO PURCHASE A COOLING KIT FOR TRANS AT MY EXPENSE. I KNEW THEN I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER MAZDA. WHAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! PROBLEM RECURRED AND I DISCOVERED IT WAS A KNOW PROBLEM TO MAZDA ABOUT TRANSMISSI...

Jul 2, 2006 Power Train 132,678 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 120,000 MILES. *NM

Jul 2, 2006 Power Train 132,678 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILING AT 120,000 MILES. *NM

Jun 24, 2006 Power Train 86 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX 2.0 THAT I PURCHASE IN OCTOBER 2001. WHAT SEEMED TO BE A PRETTY RELIABLE CAR TURNED TO CRAP IN 2003 WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY WITHOUT MUCH NOTICE. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT AAMCO (THE BIGGEST RIP OFFS ON THE PLANET NEXT TO MAZDA) FOR $2650.00. THE CAR R...

Jun 24, 2006 Power Train 86 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX 2.0 THAT I PURCHASE IN OCTOBER 2001. WHAT SEEMED TO BE A PRETTY RELIABLE CAR TURNED TO CRAP IN 2003 WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY WITHOUT MUCH NOTICE. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT AAMCO (THE BIGGEST RIP OFFS ON THE PLANET NEXT TO MAZDA) FOR $2650.00. THE CAR R...

Jun 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 35 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR WAS LOSING SPEED EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF FOR A MOMENT AND THEN PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN HOPING TO REGAIN SPEED. I DID NOT REGAIN ANY SPEED, AND IT CONTINUED TO DROP. I WAS ABLE TO GET A BREAK IN TRAFFIC WHERE I COULD TURN INTO A ...

Jun 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 35 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR WAS LOSING SPEED EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF FOR A MOMENT AND THEN PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN HOPING TO REGAIN SPEED. I DID NOT REGAIN ANY SPEED, AND IT CONTINUED TO DROP. I WAS ABLE TO GET A BREAK IN TRAFFIC WHERE I COULD TURN INTO A ...

Jun 15, 2006 Power Train 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE GEARED DOWN SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AT THE SHOP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUI...

Jun 15, 2006 Power Train 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE GEARED DOWN SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AT THE SHOP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUI...

Jun 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 626 STALLED DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER. *TS THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR SHE HAS. *JB

Jun 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 626 STALLED DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER. *TS THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR SHE HAS. *JB

May 28, 2006 Power Train 128,900 mi

ON MARCH 27TH 2005, I WAS RETURNING FROM A 4 HOUR TRIP WHEN THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ON MY DASH STARTED FLASHING, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, TRANSMISSION FLUID COVERED MY ENGINE. I STOPPED TO ALLOW FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO COOL, IT WAS FINE AFTER T...

May 28, 2006 Power Train 128,900 mi

ON MARCH 27TH 2005, I WAS RETURNING FROM A 4 HOUR TRIP WHEN THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ON MY DASH STARTED FLASHING, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, TRANSMISSION FLUID COVERED MY ENGINE. I STOPPED TO ALLOW FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO COOL, IT WAS FINE AFTER T...

May 3, 2006 Power Train 20 mi

THE CHAIN IN THE TRANSMISSION IS "BREAKING" OFF THE TEETH OF THE SPROCKETS. CAR SPUTTERING AND JERKING. MAKES A CLICKING/POPPING SOUND. HAVE CONTACTED MAZDA ONLY TO BE TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. *JB

May 3, 2006 Power Train 20 mi

THE CHAIN IN THE TRANSMISSION IS "BREAKING" OFF THE TEETH OF THE SPROCKETS. CAR SPUTTERING AND JERKING. MAKES A CLICKING/POPPING SOUND. HAVE CONTACTED MAZDA ONLY TO BE TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. *JB

Apr 18, 2006 Power Train 75,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, AUTOMATIC WITH 4 CYL MAZDA 626 1999. *NM

Apr 18, 2006 Power Train 75,500 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, AUTOMATIC WITH 4 CYL MAZDA 626 1999. *NM

Apr 6, 2006 Power Train 160,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN FAULTY. AWARE THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON AS EACH TRANSMISSION SHOP THAT I HAVE CALLED FOR REPAIR DETAILED EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS DOING BEFORE I EVEN TOLD THEM ABOUT IT. REPAIR COST OF $2000 WITH ADDITION OF TRANSMISSION COOLER AND 12 MONTH WARRANTY WERE FA...

Apr 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUMBLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD; MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE SYSTEM. *JB

Apr 6, 2006 Power Train 160,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN FAULTY. AWARE THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON AS EACH TRANSMISSION SHOP THAT I HAVE CALLED FOR REPAIR DETAILED EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS DOING BEFORE I EVEN TOLD THEM ABOUT IT. REPAIR COST OF $2000 WITH ADDITION OF TRANSMISSION COOLER AND 12 MONTH WARRANTY WERE FA...

Apr 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUMBLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD; MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE SYSTEM. *JB

Apr 4, 2006 Power Train 215,000 mi

FAULTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MAZDA 626. THIS WILL BE MY SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. BOTH TRANSMISSIONS BEGAN SLIPPING AND OVERHEATING MANY MILES BEFORE FAILURE. THE DEALER NEVER INFORMED ME OF ANY BULLETINS OR PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS. *NM

Apr 4, 2006 Power Train 215,000 mi

FAULTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MAZDA 626. THIS WILL BE MY SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. BOTH TRANSMISSIONS BEGAN SLIPPING AND OVERHEATING MANY MILES BEFORE FAILURE. THE DEALER NEVER INFORMED ME OF ANY BULLETINS OR PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS. *NM

Mar 25, 2006 Power Train 100,005 mi

MY WIFE WAS ENROUTE FROM WORK TO HOME WHEN THE 626 STARTED LOSING SPEED. IT WOULDN'T PULL-OFF FROM STOP LIGHT. UNEVENTFULLY IT WOULD MOVE FOR THE DISTANCE OF A FOOTBALL FIELD AND QUIT IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. I TOOK IT OUT FOR A DRIVE AND BARELY MADE IT BACK HOME. THE TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE AND E...

Mar 25, 2006 Power Train 100,005 mi

MY WIFE WAS ENROUTE FROM WORK TO HOME WHEN THE 626 STARTED LOSING SPEED. IT WOULDN'T PULL-OFF FROM STOP LIGHT. UNEVENTFULLY IT WOULD MOVE FOR THE DISTANCE OF A FOOTBALL FIELD AND QUIT IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. I TOOK IT OUT FOR A DRIVE AND BARELY MADE IT BACK HOME. THE TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE AND E...

Mar 20, 2006 Power Train

I PURCHASED A MAZDA 626 (1999 MODEL). THE TRANSMISSION IS NOW OVERHEATING. THIS IS SUCH A PREVALENT PROBLEM THAT MAZDA NEEDS TO PAY FOR IT. PUTTING A FORD TRANSMISSION IN A BIG MAZDA WAS A HUGE MISTAKE AND THEN NEED TO MAKE RESTITUTION FOR THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS THOSE OF US WHO GOT DUPED MUST P...

Mar 20, 2006 Power Train

I PURCHASED A MAZDA 626 (1999 MODEL). THE TRANSMISSION IS NOW OVERHEATING. THIS IS SUCH A PREVALENT PROBLEM THAT MAZDA NEEDS TO PAY FOR IT. PUTTING A FORD TRANSMISSION IN A BIG MAZDA WAS A HUGE MISTAKE AND THEN NEED TO MAKE RESTITUTION FOR THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS THOSE OF US WHO GOT DUPED MUST P...

Mar 6, 2006 Power Train 86,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT; FAILURE TO ENGAGE AND OVERHEATING WHEN RUNNING; HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT AT 85K MILES. *NM

Mar 6, 2006 Power Train 86,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT; FAILURE TO ENGAGE AND OVERHEATING WHEN RUNNING; HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT AT 85K MILES. *NM

Mar 3, 2006 Power Train 58,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 -COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN MARCH,2003. REPLACED WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION FOR $2048.00 - JAN-2006 - COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE, WITHIN ONE YEARS TIME. *NM

Mar 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 -COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN MARCH,2003. REPLACED WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION FOR $2048.00 - JAN-2006 - COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE, WITHIN ONE YEARS TIME. *NM

Mar 3, 2006 Power Train 58,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 -COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN MARCH,2003. REPLACED WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION FOR $2048.00 - JAN-2006 - COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE, WITHIN ONE YEARS TIME. *NM

Mar 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 -COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN MARCH,2003. REPLACED WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION FOR $2048.00 - JAN-2006 - COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE, WITHIN ONE YEARS TIME. *NM

Feb 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER BROKE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #00V134000, REGARDING...

Feb 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER BROKE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #00V134000, REGARDING...

Feb 20, 2006 Power Train 87,000 mi

REFER TO ODI 10150361. WANT TO CLARIFY THAT PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW 6-28-99. TRANS WENT OUT AT 87000 MILES. HAD REBUILT. NEVER SHIFTED CORRECTLY WHEN NEW. EVEN WORSE AFTER REBUILD. REVERSE SHIFTED VERY ROUGHLY AFTER VERY APPARENT PAUSE. CALLED MAZDA DEALERSHIP PURCHASED FROM, THEY DIDN'T CARE. S...

Feb 20, 2006 Power Train 87,000 mi

REFER TO ODI 10150361. WANT TO CLARIFY THAT PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW 6-28-99. TRANS WENT OUT AT 87000 MILES. HAD REBUILT. NEVER SHIFTED CORRECTLY WHEN NEW. EVEN WORSE AFTER REBUILD. REVERSE SHIFTED VERY ROUGHLY AFTER VERY APPARENT PAUSE. CALLED MAZDA DEALERSHIP PURCHASED FROM, THEY DIDN'T CARE. S...

Feb 15, 2006 Power Train 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING, AND THEN THE REVERSE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. LESS THAN TWO YEARS LATER, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE REVERSE FAILED AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSI...

Feb 15, 2006 Power Train 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING, AND THEN THE REVERSE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. LESS THAN TWO YEARS LATER, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE REVERSE FAILED AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSI...

Feb 6, 2006 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS 1999 MAZDA 626 USED IN NOVEMBER 2002. I HAD THE DEALER CHECK THE CAR TO MAKE SURE ALL WAS OKAY; THEY SAID YES. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WITH 3 PEOPLE IN THE CAR AND SOME LUGGAGE FOR THE WEEKEND, WE EMBARKED ON A TRIP. TWO HOURS INTO THE TRIP AT SPEEDS NO HIGHER THAN 75 MPH, THE TRAN...

Feb 6, 2006 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS 1999 MAZDA 626 USED IN NOVEMBER 2002. I HAD THE DEALER CHECK THE CAR TO MAKE SURE ALL WAS OKAY; THEY SAID YES. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WITH 3 PEOPLE IN THE CAR AND SOME LUGGAGE FOR THE WEEKEND, WE EMBARKED ON A TRIP. TWO HOURS INTO THE TRIP AT SPEEDS NO HIGHER THAN 75 MPH, THE TRAN...

Feb 2, 2006 Power Train 101,999 mi

IF ONLY I DID MORE RESEARCH ON THE 626! WIFE DROVE 30 MILES WITH NO PROBLEM. HAD PREVIOUSLY REPLACED CABLE LINKAGE FOR THE TRANSMISSION. WIFE TRIES TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE, BUT COULDN'T. O/D LIGHT FLICKERING ON AND OFF , FLUID COMING OUT OF DIP STICK ONTO MOTOR. MECHANIC SAYS THE TRANS IS COMPLETELY G...

Feb 2, 2006 Power Train 101,999 mi

IF ONLY I DID MORE RESEARCH ON THE 626! WIFE DROVE 30 MILES WITH NO PROBLEM. HAD PREVIOUSLY REPLACED CABLE LINKAGE FOR THE TRANSMISSION. WIFE TRIES TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE, BUT COULDN'T. O/D LIGHT FLICKERING ON AND OFF , FLUID COMING OUT OF DIP STICK ONTO MOTOR. MECHANIC SAYS THE TRANS IS COMPLETELY G...

Jan 31, 2006 Power Train 104,000 mi

SEVERAL MONTH BACK, AFTER 2 HOURS OF A 3 HOUR TRIP ON I-77, THE O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON MY 1999 MAZDA 626. IT REMAINED IN THE OD (4TH) GEAR, BUT I SLOWED DOWN ANYWAY AS I THOUGHT THIS MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO W/ OVERHEATING. AFTER CHECKING WITH MY NEIGHBOR (HAS HIS OWN TRANSMISSION SHOP) H...

Jan 31, 2006 Power Train 104,000 mi

SEVERAL MONTH BACK, AFTER 2 HOURS OF A 3 HOUR TRIP ON I-77, THE O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON MY 1999 MAZDA 626. IT REMAINED IN THE OD (4TH) GEAR, BUT I SLOWED DOWN ANYWAY AS I THOUGHT THIS MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO W/ OVERHEATING. AFTER CHECKING WITH MY NEIGHBOR (HAS HIS OWN TRANSMISSION SHOP) H...

Jan 23, 2006 Power Train 97,145 mi

THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. STOPPED AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT ON TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I FILLED THE TRANS BACK UP AND IT ALL LEAKED OUT WITHIN FIVE MINUTES. THE FLUID IS COMING OUT OF THE VENT TUBE. I WILL BE TAKING IT ...

Jan 23, 2006 Power Train 97,145 mi

THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. STOPPED AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT ON TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I FILLED THE TRANS BACK UP AND IT ALL LEAKED OUT WITHIN FIVE MINUTES. THE FLUID IS COMING OUT OF THE VENT TUBE. I WILL BE TAKING IT ...

Jan 4, 2006 Power Train 129,360 mi

I OWN A 99 MAZDA 626 W/ 120K MILES ON IT. ON NEW YEARS DAY I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER THE CAR STARTED REVVING UP PERSISTENTLY. IT SEEMED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. QUICKLY THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL IN ALL THE GEAR...

Jan 4, 2006 Power Train 129,360 mi

I OWN A 99 MAZDA 626 W/ 120K MILES ON IT. ON NEW YEARS DAY I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER THE CAR STARTED REVVING UP PERSISTENTLY. IT SEEMED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. QUICKLY THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL IN ALL THE GEAR...

Jan 2, 2006 Power Train 120,000 mi

(1) THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AT 120000 MILES WHEN ACCELERATING HARD (2) I HAD THE CAR CHECKED OUT PRIOR TO DEPARTING FOR MY CROSS-COUNTRY TRIP FROM FL TO CA, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I DID NOT HAVE THE TIME NOR MONEY TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION; I HAD TO TAKE MY CHANCES AND BARELY MADE IT. T...

Jan 2, 2006 Power Train 120,000 mi

(1) THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AT 120000 MILES WHEN ACCELERATING HARD (2) I HAD THE CAR CHECKED OUT PRIOR TO DEPARTING FOR MY CROSS-COUNTRY TRIP FROM FL TO CA, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I DID NOT HAVE THE TIME NOR MONEY TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION; I HAD TO TAKE MY CHANCES AND BARELY MADE IT. T...

Dec 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE THREE NHTSA RECALLS, CAMPAIGNS 00V074000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES: MASTER CYLINDER, 00V134000 REGARDING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLANT: ENGINE, AND 05E065000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT...

Dec 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE THREE NHTSA RECALLS, CAMPAIGNS 00V074000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES: MASTER CYLINDER, 00V134000 REGARDING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLANT: ENGINE, AND 05E065000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT...

Dec 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE THREE NHTSA RECALLS, CAMPAIGNS 00V074000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES: MASTER CYLINDER, 00V134000 REGARDING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLANT: ENGINE, AND 05E065000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT...

Dec 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE THREE NHTSA RECALLS, CAMPAIGNS 00V074000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES: MASTER CYLINDER, 00V134000 REGARDING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLANT: ENGINE, AND 05E065000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT...

Dec 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE THREE NHTSA RECALLS, CAMPAIGNS 00V074000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES: MASTER CYLINDER, 00V134000 REGARDING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLANT: ENGINE, AND 05E065000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT...

Dec 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE THREE NHTSA RECALLS, CAMPAIGNS 00V074000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES: MASTER CYLINDER, 00V134000 REGARDING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLANT: ENGINE, AND 05E065000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT...

Dec 19, 2005 Power Train 75,000 mi

REPLACED 1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES IN 100,000 MILES. *NM

Dec 19, 2005 Power Train 75,000 mi

REPLACED 1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES IN 100,000 MILES. *NM

Dec 16, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE DRIVING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ODOMETER LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF. AT ONE POINT, THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY MOVE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE....

Dec 16, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE DRIVING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ODOMETER LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF. AT ONE POINT, THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY MOVE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE....

Dec 15, 2005 Power Train 65,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, WITH FLUID SPRAYING THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WITH FLUID, SHORTING SEVERAL FUSES. THE FAMILY (ONE BABY, ONE TODDLER AND 2 PARENTS) WERE STRANDED 300 MILES AWAY FROM HOME AND NEEDED AN EXPENSIVE TOW AND REPAIR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH...

Dec 15, 2005 Power Train 65,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, WITH FLUID SPRAYING THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WITH FLUID, SHORTING SEVERAL FUSES. THE FAMILY (ONE BABY, ONE TODDLER AND 2 PARENTS) WERE STRANDED 300 MILES AWAY FROM HOME AND NEEDED AN EXPENSIVE TOW AND REPAIR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH...

Dec 11, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

HAVE A 1999 626 WITH 72000 MILES ON IT AND TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT WITH 626 OWNERS. *NM

Dec 11, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

HAVE A 1999 626 WITH 72000 MILES ON IT AND TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT WITH 626 OWNERS. *NM

Dec 10, 2005 Power Train 73,693 mi

IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION, THAT MANY OTHER MAZDA 626 OWNERS HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY 1999 MAZDA 626 STARTED TO RUN VERY ROUGHLY ON THE WAY HOME. WHEN MY WIFE PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE, IT COULD NOT BE MOVED AFTER PARKING. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP, WHERE IT WAS FOUN...

Dec 10, 2005 Power Train 73,693 mi

IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION, THAT MANY OTHER MAZDA 626 OWNERS HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY 1999 MAZDA 626 STARTED TO RUN VERY ROUGHLY ON THE WAY HOME. WHEN MY WIFE PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE, IT COULD NOT BE MOVED AFTER PARKING. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP, WHERE IT WAS FOUN...

Nov 17, 2005 Power Train 102,000 mi

I OWN A MAZDA 626LX (4CYL) YEAR 1999. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENTS OR ANY HARSH CONDITIONS. IT CURRENTLY HAS 102,000 MILES ON IT. I JUST HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE RIGHT ON THE STATE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING IN THE RIGHT LANE. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WOULD NOT EVEN PICK-UP...

Nov 17, 2005 Power Train 102,000 mi

I OWN A MAZDA 626LX (4CYL) YEAR 1999. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENTS OR ANY HARSH CONDITIONS. IT CURRENTLY HAS 102,000 MILES ON IT. I JUST HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE RIGHT ON THE STATE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING IN THE RIGHT LANE. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WOULD NOT EVEN PICK-UP...

Oct 21, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THERE WAS A SLIGHT CHATTERING NOISE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IT WORKED CORRECTLY. A LOCAL MECHANIC CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE WIRES. ALSO, CHECKED THE CV JOINTS AND THEY WERE FINE. THE MECHANIC HAD NOT LOOKED AT TH...

Oct 21, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THERE WAS A SLIGHT CHATTERING NOISE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IT WORKED CORRECTLY. A LOCAL MECHANIC CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE WIRES. ALSO, CHECKED THE CV JOINTS AND THEY WERE FINE. THE MECHANIC HAD NOT LOOKED AT TH...

Oct 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THERE WAS A SLIGHT CHATTERING NOISE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IT WORKED CORRECTLY. A LOCAL MECHANIC CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE WIRES. ALSO, CHECKED THE CV JOINTS AND THEY WERE FINE. THE MECHANIC HAD NOT LOOKED AT TH...

Oct 21, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THERE WAS A SLIGHT CHATTERING NOISE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IT WORKED CORRECTLY. A LOCAL MECHANIC CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE WIRES. ALSO, CHECKED THE CV JOINTS AND THEY WERE FINE. THE MECHANIC HAD NOT LOOKED AT TH...

Oct 21, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THERE WAS A SLIGHT CHATTERING NOISE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IT WORKED CORRECTLY. A LOCAL MECHANIC CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE WIRES. ALSO, CHECKED THE CV JOINTS AND THEY WERE FINE. THE MECHANIC HAD NOT LOOKED AT TH...

Oct 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THERE WAS A SLIGHT CHATTERING NOISE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR IT WORKED CORRECTLY. A LOCAL MECHANIC CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE WIRES. ALSO, CHECKED THE CV JOINTS AND THEY WERE FINE. THE MECHANIC HAD NOT LOOKED AT TH...

Oct 13, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT VEHICLE PROBLEMS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2001, WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER REPLACED ...

Oct 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT VEHICLE PROBLEMS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2001, WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER REPLACED ...

Oct 13, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT VEHICLE PROBLEMS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2001, WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER REPLACED ...

Oct 13, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT VEHICLE PROBLEMS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2001, WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER REPLACED ...

Oct 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT VEHICLE PROBLEMS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2001, WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER REPLACED ...

Oct 13, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT VEHICLE PROBLEMS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2001, WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER REPLACED ...

Oct 10, 2005 Power Train 182,000 mi

MY CAR FAILED THE LAST WEEK OF JANUARY 2005. IT WOULD STOP GOING INTO GEAR. I HAD THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED, TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED, BUT STILL NO CHANGE. FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD I STOPPED DRIVING. I HAVE YET FOUND ANYONE WHO REALLY WANTS TO FIX THE CAR BECAUSE THEY ALL SAY IT IS A PIECE OF JUNK...

Oct 10, 2005 Power Train 182,000 mi

MY CAR FAILED THE LAST WEEK OF JANUARY 2005. IT WOULD STOP GOING INTO GEAR. I HAD THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED, TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED, BUT STILL NO CHANGE. FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD I STOPPED DRIVING. I HAVE YET FOUND ANYONE WHO REALLY WANTS TO FIX THE CAR BECAUSE THEY ALL SAY IT IS A PIECE OF JUNK...

Oct 6, 2005 Power Train 12,969 mi

TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT TWICE. ONCE THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT ON AUGUST 21, 2004 AND AGAIN ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. *JB

Oct 6, 2005 Power Train 12,969 mi

TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT TWICE. ONCE THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT ON AUGUST 21, 2004 AND AGAIN ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. *JB

Sep 10, 2005 Power Train

THE 1999 MAZDA 626 THAT I PURCHASED HAD COST ME OVER 4,000 IN TRANSMISSION REPAIR COST AND HAD BEEN THE WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE. *JB

Sep 10, 2005 Power Train

THE 1999 MAZDA 626 THAT I PURCHASED HAD COST ME OVER 4,000 IN TRANSMISSION REPAIR COST AND HAD BEEN THE WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE. *JB

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,700 mi

DT: THE CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE ON AUGUST 7, 2005. NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS APPEARED, AND NO NOISES WERE HEARD. OWNER FELT THE ENGINE DIED AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CAR HAD NO ELECTRICAL POWER. THE OWNER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE TWICE, BUT...

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,700 mi

DT: THE CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE ON AUGUST 7, 2005. NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS APPEARED, AND NO NOISES WERE HEARD. OWNER FELT THE ENGINE DIED AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CAR HAD NO ELECTRICAL POWER. THE OWNER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE TWICE, BUT...

Aug 11, 2005 Power Train 101,000 mi

DT: TRANSMISSION QUIT WORKING WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS LESS THAN MILE FROM HOME WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY HER MECHANIC. THE NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PURCHASED FROM MAZDA. THE NEW TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED TWICE. THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE TRYI...

Aug 11, 2005 Power Train 101,000 mi

DT: TRANSMISSION QUIT WORKING WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS LESS THAN MILE FROM HOME WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY HER MECHANIC. THE NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PURCHASED FROM MAZDA. THE NEW TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED TWICE. THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE TRYI...

Aug 10, 2005 Power Train 117,450 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION DIED I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY READING ON THE FORUMS ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON THE MAZDA 626. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR ABOUT A YEAR AGO WITH ABOUT 110K MILES (THE CAR WAS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE). I HAVE PUT ABOUT 7K MILES AND THREE WEEKS AGO THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO...

Aug 10, 2005 Power Train 117,450 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION DIED I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY READING ON THE FORUMS ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON THE MAZDA 626. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR ABOUT A YEAR AGO WITH ABOUT 110K MILES (THE CAR WAS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE). I HAVE PUT ABOUT 7K MILES AND THREE WEEKS AGO THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 67,300 mi

MY CAR IS MAZDA 626 LX 1999 WITH 66K MILES. THIS CAR HAS BAD TRANSMISSION. 1. FROM 30K MILES. THIS CAR SOMETIMES HAD TRANSMISSION JERKING 2. ONE DAY MY WIFE DRIVE THIS CAR. THE SHE PUT SHIFT ON REVERSE, BUT THE CAR WAS FORWARD ON FLAT PARKING LOT. SHE SHIFTED BACK ON PARK THEN SHIFTED ON REVE...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 67,300 mi

MY CAR IS MAZDA 626 LX 1999 WITH 66K MILES. THIS CAR HAS BAD TRANSMISSION. 1. FROM 30K MILES. THIS CAR SOMETIMES HAD TRANSMISSION JERKING 2. ONE DAY MY WIFE DRIVE THIS CAR. THE SHE PUT SHIFT ON REVERSE, BUT THE CAR WAS FORWARD ON FLAT PARKING LOT. SHE SHIFTED BACK ON PARK THEN SHIFTED ON REVE...

Jul 30, 2005 Power Train 62,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX IN NOVEMBER OF 1998. VIN [XXX] THE TIME THE WARRANTY RAN OUT I HAD TAKEN MY CAR INTO AN OIL CHANGE FRANCHISE. THEY SUGGESTED THAT I FLUSH AND RENEW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. SO I DID. THAT'S WHEN ALL THE PROBLEMS BEGAN. I THEN DROVE THE CAR FROM NJ TO FL WHERE I LIVED...

Jul 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX IN NOVEMBER OF 1998. VIN [XXX] THE TIME THE WARRANTY RAN OUT I HAD TAKEN MY CAR INTO AN OIL CHANGE FRANCHISE. THEY SUGGESTED THAT I FLUSH AND RENEW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. SO I DID. THAT'S WHEN ALL THE PROBLEMS BEGAN. I THEN DROVE THE CAR FROM NJ TO FL WHERE I LIVED...

Jul 30, 2005 Power Train 62,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX IN NOVEMBER OF 1998. VIN [XXX] THE TIME THE WARRANTY RAN OUT I HAD TAKEN MY CAR INTO AN OIL CHANGE FRANCHISE. THEY SUGGESTED THAT I FLUSH AND RENEW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. SO I DID. THAT'S WHEN ALL THE PROBLEMS BEGAN. I THEN DROVE THE CAR FROM NJ TO FL WHERE I LIVED...

Jul 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX IN NOVEMBER OF 1998. VIN [XXX] THE TIME THE WARRANTY RAN OUT I HAD TAKEN MY CAR INTO AN OIL CHANGE FRANCHISE. THEY SUGGESTED THAT I FLUSH AND RENEW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. SO I DID. THAT'S WHEN ALL THE PROBLEMS BEGAN. I THEN DROVE THE CAR FROM NJ TO FL WHERE I LIVED...

Jul 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 MAZDA 626 ES V6-PURCHASED USED IN 2003 AND HAVE HAD A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 85,819 MILES ON IT AND CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT AND NOW THE A/C BLOWS WARM AIR EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR AND SWITCH. WE HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, RELAYS, FANS, WATER PUMP,...

Jul 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 MAZDA 626 ES V6-PURCHASED USED IN 2003 AND HAVE HAD A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 85,819 MILES ON IT AND CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT AND NOW THE A/C BLOWS WARM AIR EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR AND SWITCH. WE HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, RELAYS, FANS, WATER PUMP,...

Jun 23, 2005 Power Train 70,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN MY MAZDA 626 99 LX ON HWY 41 TO CHICAGO AND NEAR MILWAUKEE IT LOST POWER AND SLOWING DOWN. I PULL DOWN TO THE SIDE.I TRY TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND FOUND THAT THE CAR DOESN'T MOVE. I HAVE TO TOW THE CAR TO NEAREST MAZDA DEALER.

Jun 23, 2005 Power Train 70,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN MY MAZDA 626 99 LX ON HWY 41 TO CHICAGO AND NEAR MILWAUKEE IT LOST POWER AND SLOWING DOWN. I PULL DOWN TO THE SIDE.I TRY TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND FOUND THAT THE CAR DOESN'T MOVE. I HAVE TO TOW THE CAR TO NEAREST MAZDA DEALER.

Jun 17, 2005 Power Train 118,220 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - 1999 MAZDA 626. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED CAUSING FAILURE.

Jun 17, 2005 Power Train 118,220 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE - 1999 MAZDA 626. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED CAUSING FAILURE.

Jun 7, 2005 Power Train 45,000 mi

AUTO TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN LEAKING AND SHIFTING POORLY SINCE ABOUT 40,000 MILES. NOW AT 87000, THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING ON AND OFF. SUSPECT I'LL HAVE TO HAVE IT REBUILT. FOUND MANY COMPLAINS ON THIS TRANSMISSION, BUT MAZDA AND FORD APPEAR TO WANT TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Jun 7, 2005 Power Train 45,000 mi

AUTO TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN LEAKING AND SHIFTING POORLY SINCE ABOUT 40,000 MILES. NOW AT 87000, THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING ON AND OFF. SUSPECT I'LL HAVE TO HAVE IT REBUILT. FOUND MANY COMPLAINS ON THIS TRANSMISSION, BUT MAZDA AND FORD APPEAR TO WANT TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.

May 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE AND "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH RESULTED IN MY BRINGING THE AUTOMOBILE INTO MY MECHANIC FOR SERVCING - DIAGNOSTIC CODE (2ND TIME FOR THIS CODE) RESULTED IN A REPLACEMENT OF 2 OXYGEN SENSORS AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT A COST OF > $750. THE FIRST TIME THIS CODE APP...

May 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE AND "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH RESULTED IN MY BRINGING THE AUTOMOBILE INTO MY MECHANIC FOR SERVCING - DIAGNOSTIC CODE (2ND TIME FOR THIS CODE) RESULTED IN A REPLACEMENT OF 2 OXYGEN SENSORS AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT A COST OF > $750. THE FIRST TIME THIS CODE APP...

May 6, 2005 Power Train 78,000 mi

NORMAL CITY DRIVING. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. OVERHEATING, CATASTROPHIC. REBUILT.

May 6, 2005 Power Train 78,000 mi

NORMAL CITY DRIVING. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. OVERHEATING, CATASTROPHIC. REBUILT.

May 2, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

DRIVING FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, 1999 MAZDA 626 THE TRANSMISSION OD LIGHT FLASHES AND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT AND BLOWS THE EXTREMLY HOT TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT INTO THE ENVRONMENT AND ONTO THE EXAUST PIPE AND ENGINE COMPONENT AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. NOT VERY ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY IF ALL MAZDA AND FOR...

May 2, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

DRIVING FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, 1999 MAZDA 626 THE TRANSMISSION OD LIGHT FLASHES AND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT AND BLOWS THE EXTREMLY HOT TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT INTO THE ENVRONMENT AND ONTO THE EXAUST PIPE AND ENGINE COMPONENT AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. NOT VERY ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY IF ALL MAZDA AND FOR...

Apr 30, 2005 Power Train 95,699 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO MOVE MY CAR ,AND ALLOWED EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO ACCESS AN MVA FURTHER AHEAD IN TRAFFIC.*AK

Apr 30, 2005 Power Train 95,699 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO MOVE MY CAR ,AND ALLOWED EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO ACCESS AN MVA FURTHER AHEAD IN TRAFFIC.*AK

Apr 25, 2005 Power Train 68,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 68,000 - ACCORDING TO DEALER TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND SEVERAL TIMES OD LIGHT HAS BEGUN FLASHING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CLAIMS CODE 736 - "IMPROPER GEAR RATIO." DEALER EXPLAINED THAT SHE HAD SEEN THIS EXACT PRO...

Apr 25, 2005 Power Train 68,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 68,000 - ACCORDING TO DEALER TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE AND SEVERAL TIMES OD LIGHT HAS BEGUN FLASHING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CLAIMS CODE 736 - "IMPROPER GEAR RATIO." DEALER EXPLAINED THAT SHE HAD SEEN THIS EXACT PRO...

Apr 21, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE STALLS THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULL OVER. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART,BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONA...

Apr 21, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE STALLS THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULL OVER. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART,BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONA...

Apr 11, 2005 Power Train 69,000 mi

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 69,000 MILES IN THE ENGINE. BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW AND PERFORM ROUTINELY MAINTANANCE ON IT AND IT STILL FAILED.*AK

Apr 11, 2005 Power Train 69,000 mi

MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 69,000 MILES IN THE ENGINE. BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW AND PERFORM ROUTINELY MAINTANANCE ON IT AND IT STILL FAILED.*AK

Apr 4, 2005 Power Train 115,800 mi

I BROUGHT A 1999 MAZDA 626 AT AROUND 64,000 MILES. I ALWAYS GOT MY FLUIDS CHECK AND CHANGE AROUND EVERY 3,000 MILES. IT DROVE FINE UNTIL RECENTLY AT 115,000 MILES WHEN IT HAD A HARD TIME GOING INTO 2ND GEAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE O/D LIGHT ALSO STARTED FLASHING. IT FINALLY GOT T...

Apr 4, 2005 Power Train

DRIVER WAS ACCELERATING UP ON A HILL AND VEHICLE STARTED DECELERATING. THEN, VEHICLE JERKED UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, PULLED OVER, AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND TOOK THE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE...

Apr 4, 2005 Power Train 115,800 mi

I BROUGHT A 1999 MAZDA 626 AT AROUND 64,000 MILES. I ALWAYS GOT MY FLUIDS CHECK AND CHANGE AROUND EVERY 3,000 MILES. IT DROVE FINE UNTIL RECENTLY AT 115,000 MILES WHEN IT HAD A HARD TIME GOING INTO 2ND GEAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE O/D LIGHT ALSO STARTED FLASHING. IT FINALLY GOT T...

Apr 4, 2005 Power Train

DRIVER WAS ACCELERATING UP ON A HILL AND VEHICLE STARTED DECELERATING. THEN, VEHICLE JERKED UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, PULLED OVER, AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND TOOK THE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE...

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,884 mi

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V134000; MAZDA ISSUED A TIMING BELT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN, BUT THE TIMING BELT MADE NOISE LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BREAK. *AK THE TIMING BELT KIT. 2 SERPENTINE BELTS, TENSIONER SPRING ASSEMBLY AND THE IDLER PULLEY WERE REPLACED. *SC...

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,884 mi

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V134000; MAZDA ISSUED A TIMING BELT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN, BUT THE TIMING BELT MADE NOISE LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BREAK. *AK THE TIMING BELT KIT. 2 SERPENTINE BELTS, TENSIONER SPRING ASSEMBLY AND THE IDLER PULLEY WERE REPLACED. *SC...

Mar 29, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

I HAVE HAD CONSISTANT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AFTER AROUND 50,000 MILE. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TAKING THE ADVICE OF MAZDA TRANSMISSION EXPERTS AND OTHER TECHS. I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANNY LEAKS THAT WOULD MAKE THE CAR LOOK LIKE IT WAS FLOATING ON A CLOUD CAUSED BY THE FLUID FALLING ON A HOT E...

Mar 29, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

I HAVE HAD CONSISTANT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AFTER AROUND 50,000 MILE. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TAKING THE ADVICE OF MAZDA TRANSMISSION EXPERTS AND OTHER TECHS. I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANNY LEAKS THAT WOULD MAKE THE CAR LOOK LIKE IT WAS FLOATING ON A CLOUD CAUSED BY THE FLUID FALLING ON A HOT E...

Mar 17, 2005 Power Train 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 AND I HAVE CHANGED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE TWICE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS OVERHEATED TWICE. I HAVE THE REGULAR MAINTAINANCE ON THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE SPENT $5000.00 FOR BOTH TRANSMISSION.*AK

Mar 17, 2005 Power Train 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 AND I HAVE CHANGED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE TWICE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS OVERHEATED TWICE. I HAVE THE REGULAR MAINTAINANCE ON THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE SPENT $5000.00 FOR BOTH TRANSMISSION.*AK

Mar 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE TIMING CHAIN WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER. *TT

Mar 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE TIMING CHAIN WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER. *TT

Mar 12, 2005 Power Train Fire 87,186 mi

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BOTH FAULTY. ENGINE DID NOT REVERSE, SOON AFTER ENGINE EXPLODED.*AK

Mar 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,186 mi

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BOTH FAULTY. ENGINE DID NOT REVERSE, SOON AFTER ENGINE EXPLODED.*AK

Mar 12, 2005 Power Train Fire 87,186 mi

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BOTH FAULTY. ENGINE DID NOT REVERSE, SOON AFTER ENGINE EXPLODED.*AK

Mar 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,186 mi

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BOTH FAULTY. ENGINE DID NOT REVERSE, SOON AFTER ENGINE EXPLODED.*AK

Feb 28, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TO A WEEKEND GETAWAY WITH MY WIFE AND A FEW FRIENDS MY 1999 MAZDA 626'S (85,000 MILES) OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTET TO BLINK. I THOUGHT SINCE I WAS GOING 80 MPH AND I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN THAT FAST THAT IT MENT THAT THE OVERDRIVE WOULD NOT WORK. I CHECKED THE USERS MANUAL AND THERE IS NOTHING ...

Feb 28, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TO A WEEKEND GETAWAY WITH MY WIFE AND A FEW FRIENDS MY 1999 MAZDA 626'S (85,000 MILES) OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTET TO BLINK. I THOUGHT SINCE I WAS GOING 80 MPH AND I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN THAT FAST THAT IT MENT THAT THE OVERDRIVE WOULD NOT WORK. I CHECKED THE USERS MANUAL AND THERE IS NOTHING ...

Feb 27, 2005 Power Train 76,750 mi

COMPLETE TRANS FAILURE AT 76,800 MILES. REQUIRED A COMPLETE REBUILD 1950.00. *JB

Feb 27, 2005 Power Train 76,750 mi

COMPLETE TRANS FAILURE AT 76,800 MILES. REQUIRED A COMPLETE REBUILD 1950.00. *JB

Feb 16, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLED WHEN BRAKING FROM 40 MPH OR MORE AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, AND THE TIMING BELT SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE SECOND...

Feb 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLED WHEN BRAKING FROM 40 MPH OR MORE AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, AND THE TIMING BELT SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE SECOND...

Feb 16, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLED WHEN BRAKING FROM 40 MPH OR MORE AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, AND THE TIMING BELT SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE SECOND...

Feb 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLED WHEN BRAKING FROM 40 MPH OR MORE AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, AND THE TIMING BELT SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE SECOND...

Feb 5, 2005 Power Train 60,000 mi

WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS. MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. TRANSMISSION FAILURE- MAZDA 626- 60,000 MILES. *JB

Feb 5, 2005 Power Train 60,000 mi

WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS. MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. TRANSMISSION FAILURE- MAZDA 626- 60,000 MILES. *JB

Jan 28, 2005 Power Train

MAZDA 626ES, 6 CYLINDER. TRANSMISSION SNAPS INTO AND OUT OF GEAR AT IRREGULAR RPM'S. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES. MILEAGE = 86268.*AK

Jan 28, 2005 Power Train

MAZDA 626ES, 6 CYLINDER. TRANSMISSION SNAPS INTO AND OUT OF GEAR AT IRREGULAR RPM'S. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES. MILEAGE = 86268.*AK

Jan 26, 2005 Power Train 57,500 mi

THE OD OFF LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING, THEN THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, POPPED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERYWHERE. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO A GARAGE, BUT NO LEAKS WERE FOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *JB *SC

Jan 26, 2005 Power Train 57,500 mi

THE OD OFF LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING, THEN THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, POPPED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERYWHERE. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO A GARAGE, BUT NO LEAKS WERE FOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *JB *SC

Jan 25, 2005 Power Train 99,989 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS HORRIBLE. *NM

Jan 25, 2005 Power Train 99,989 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS HORRIBLE. *NM

Jan 20, 2005 Power Train 73,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 1999 MAZDA 626 ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FOR AN HOUR, THE O/D DASH LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. AFTER PULLING OVER I DISCOVERED TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD SPILLED OUT FROM VENT TUBING. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME AND INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER DID NOT FIND A PROBLEM AND FLUSHED THE TRA...

Jan 20, 2005 Power Train 73,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 1999 MAZDA 626 ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FOR AN HOUR, THE O/D DASH LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. AFTER PULLING OVER I DISCOVERED TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD SPILLED OUT FROM VENT TUBING. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME AND INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER DID NOT FIND A PROBLEM AND FLUSHED THE TRA...

Jan 10, 2005 Power Train

MY MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHUOUT WARNING. I HAVE HEARD THERE IS A CLASSACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD FOR THIS TRANSMISSION. A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED THAT IS ESTIMATED AT $2000. THIS CAR IS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT IT.*AK

Jan 10, 2005 Power Train

MY MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHUOUT WARNING. I HAVE HEARD THERE IS A CLASSACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD FOR THIS TRANSMISSION. A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED THAT IS ESTIMATED AT $2000. THIS CAR IS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT IT.*AK

Jan 7, 2005 Power Train 77,000 mi

WE HAVE 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 77K MILE ON IT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE COMES LOOSE WHERE CABLE ATTACHES TO TRANSMISSION. END OF CABLE HAS A RUBBER BUSHING THAT SLIDE ONTO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS DETERIATED AND WILL NOT SAY ATTACHED. TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN GEAR; ENGINE MUST BE...

Jan 7, 2005 Power Train 77,000 mi

WE HAVE 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 77K MILE ON IT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE COMES LOOSE WHERE CABLE ATTACHES TO TRANSMISSION. END OF CABLE HAS A RUBBER BUSHING THAT SLIDE ONTO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS DETERIATED AND WILL NOT SAY ATTACHED. TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN GEAR; ENGINE MUST BE...

Dec 29, 2004 Power Train 85,620 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING..I ALMOST CRASHED. *NM

Dec 29, 2004 Power Train 85,620 mi

CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING..I ALMOST CRASHED. *NM

Dec 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

CONTINUOUS 3 CYLINDER MISFIRE, RESULTING IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PLUG WIRES AND SPARK PLUGS 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEP 2003. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SPORADICALLY COMES ON AND DOES NOT THROW CODE. WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THE TRANSMISSION "HARD SHIFTS" AND I LOSE SIG...

Dec 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

CONTINUOUS 3 CYLINDER MISFIRE, RESULTING IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PLUG WIRES AND SPARK PLUGS 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEP 2003. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SPORADICALLY COMES ON AND DOES NOT THROW CODE. WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THE TRANSMISSION "HARD SHIFTS" AND I LOSE SIG...

Dec 2, 2004 Power Train 117,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IF IT WAS NOT ALLOWED TO IDLE FOR AT LEAST 5 - 10 MINUTES, IT WOULD SLAM INTO DRIVE. IT WOULD ALSO DOWN SHIFT AT 60 ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN AT A STOP IT WOULD JERK/STUTTER AS YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR.*AK TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED.

Dec 2, 2004 Power Train 117,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IF IT WAS NOT ALLOWED TO IDLE FOR AT LEAST 5 - 10 MINUTES, IT WOULD SLAM INTO DRIVE. IT WOULD ALSO DOWN SHIFT AT 60 ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN AT A STOP IT WOULD JERK/STUTTER AS YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR.*AK TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED.

Nov 30, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION. LEAD TO REBUILD OF TRANSMISSION. CAR ONLY HAD 90000 MILES.*AK

Nov 30, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION. LEAD TO REBUILD OF TRANSMISSION. CAR ONLY HAD 90000 MILES.*AK

Nov 19, 2004 Power Train 68,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND FAILED ON THE MAZDA 626 V6 1999. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Power Train 68,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND FAILED ON THE MAZDA 626 V6 1999. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY1999 MAZDA 626 DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY AND THE GARAGES ALL TELL ME THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR. THEY TELL ME THIS STARTS AS THE CAR GETS OLDER AND IT IS NOT AN EASY FIX AS MAZDA IS HAVING A PROBLEM FIXING THIS.*AK

Nov 15, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

MY1999 MAZDA 626 DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY AND THE GARAGES ALL TELL ME THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR. THEY TELL ME THIS STARTS AS THE CAR GETS OLDER AND IT IS NOT AN EASY FIX AS MAZDA IS HAVING A PROBLEM FIXING THIS.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Power Train

3 MAZDA 626'S ONE 1999 AND TWO 2001. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM TRANSMISSION STARTS SLIPPING AND JUMPING ESPECIALLY IN REVERSE ALL THREE TRANSMISSION HAVE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED MAZDA SUPPLIED THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE 1999 AT 81,229 MILES I HAD TO PAY FOR INSTALLATION AND A COOLING S...

Nov 8, 2004 Power Train

3 MAZDA 626'S ONE 1999 AND TWO 2001. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM TRANSMISSION STARTS SLIPPING AND JUMPING ESPECIALLY IN REVERSE ALL THREE TRANSMISSION HAVE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED MAZDA SUPPLIED THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE 1999 AT 81,229 MILES I HAD TO PAY FOR INSTALLATION AND A COOLING S...

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train 78,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 ES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANS AXLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY, AND HAS 78,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. LAST WEEK THE TRANSAXLE FAILED AS IT DROPPED DOWN A GEAR, TO GO UP A SLIGHT HILL, AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSAXLE WILL NOT S...

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train 78,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 ES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANS AXLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY, AND HAS 78,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. LAST WEEK THE TRANSAXLE FAILED AS IT DROPPED DOWN A GEAR, TO GO UP A SLIGHT HILL, AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSAXLE WILL NOT S...

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train 78,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 ES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANS AXLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY, AND HAS 78,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. LAST WEEK THE TRANSAXLE FAILED AS IT DROPPED DOWN A GEAR, TO GO UP A SLIGHT HILL, AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSAXLE WILL NOT S...

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train 78,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 ES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANS AXLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY, AND HAS 78,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. LAST WEEK THE TRANSAXLE FAILED AS IT DROPPED DOWN A GEAR, TO GO UP A SLIGHT HILL, AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSAXLE WILL NOT S...

Oct 14, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

MAZDA 626 1999. O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING MAKING CAR CHUG AND SLOW DOWN NOT SHIFTING GEARS CORRECTLY AND TUGGING WHEN AT A STOP WITH ENGINE GOING LIKE IT WANTS TO KEEP GOING OR AS IF SOMEONE IS TAPPING YOU IN THE BACK OF CAR. HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF T...

Oct 14, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

MAZDA 626 1999. O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING MAKING CAR CHUG AND SLOW DOWN NOT SHIFTING GEARS CORRECTLY AND TUGGING WHEN AT A STOP WITH ENGINE GOING LIKE IT WANTS TO KEEP GOING OR AS IF SOMEONE IS TAPPING YOU IN THE BACK OF CAR. HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF T...

Oct 9, 2004 Electrical System 41,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND DRIVING, WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF WILL NOT RESTART, FOR 15 MINUTES TO 2 HRS. *NM

Oct 9, 2004 Electrical System 41,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND DRIVING, WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF WILL NOT RESTART, FOR 15 MINUTES TO 2 HRS. *NM

Sep 30, 2004 Power Train 96,000 mi

DEALER DIAGNOSED WITH BAD TRANSMISSION 96,000 MILES. THIS IS HIGH MILEAGE, BUT NOT HIGH ENOUGH FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Sep 30, 2004 Power Train 96,000 mi

DEALER DIAGNOSED WITH BAD TRANSMISSION 96,000 MILES. THIS IS HIGH MILEAGE, BUT NOT HIGH ENOUGH FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Sep 24, 2004 Power Train 72,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR USED, AND AT 72,000 MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. I BROUGHT IT INTO LANCASTER TOYOTA MAZDA, LANCASTER, PA AND THEY SAID MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD COVER THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER THERE IS SOME EXTERNAL COOLING UNIT THAT HAS TO BE ADDED TO IT TO MAKE IT WORK WITHOUT OVERHEATING AGAIN. M...

Sep 24, 2004 Power Train 72,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR USED, AND AT 72,000 MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. I BROUGHT IT INTO LANCASTER TOYOTA MAZDA, LANCASTER, PA AND THEY SAID MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD COVER THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER THERE IS SOME EXTERNAL COOLING UNIT THAT HAS TO BE ADDED TO IT TO MAKE IT WORK WITHOUT OVERHEATING AGAIN. M...

Sep 19, 2004 Power Train 62,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1999 MAZDA 626 IN 2001. THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING IN FEB. 2002. I HAVE READ SO MANY COMPLIANTS ABOUT THE MAZDA PRODUCT THAT I AM APPALLED. I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED AND DID NOT HAVE THE FINANCES FO THE REPAIR. IRONICALLY, WHILE INVESTIGATING THIS CAR ON THE WEB I FOUND T...

Sep 19, 2004 Power Train 62,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1999 MAZDA 626 IN 2001. THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING IN FEB. 2002. I HAVE READ SO MANY COMPLIANTS ABOUT THE MAZDA PRODUCT THAT I AM APPALLED. I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED AND DID NOT HAVE THE FINANCES FO THE REPAIR. IRONICALLY, WHILE INVESTIGATING THIS CAR ON THE WEB I FOUND T...

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train 96,000 mi

I HAVE A 99 MAZDA 626 AND HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AT FIRST MY CAR WOULD SOMETIMES HESITATE UPON ACCELERATING. RECENTLY, AS I WAS DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT. THE CAR WOULD IDLE; HOWEVER, WOULD NEVER KICK INTO GEAR AND THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING ON/OFF. I PUT THE CA...

Sep 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE OWNER. THE CAR HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, OXGEN SENSOR AND THE TRANSMISSION THIS SUMMER. IT SEEMS UNUSUAL FOR A CAR THIS YOUNG TO HAVE SUCH EXTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS.

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train 116,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE OWNER. THE CAR HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, OXGEN SENSOR AND THE TRANSMISSION THIS SUMMER. IT SEEMS UNUSUAL FOR A CAR THIS YOUNG TO HAVE SUCH EXTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS.

Sep 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE OWNER. THE CAR HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, OXGEN SENSOR AND THE TRANSMISSION THIS SUMMER. IT SEEMS UNUSUAL FOR A CAR THIS YOUNG TO HAVE SUCH EXTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS.

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train 96,000 mi

I HAVE A 99 MAZDA 626 AND HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AT FIRST MY CAR WOULD SOMETIMES HESITATE UPON ACCELERATING. RECENTLY, AS I WAS DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT. THE CAR WOULD IDLE; HOWEVER, WOULD NEVER KICK INTO GEAR AND THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING ON/OFF. I PUT THE CA...

Sep 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE OWNER. THE CAR HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, OXGEN SENSOR AND THE TRANSMISSION THIS SUMMER. IT SEEMS UNUSUAL FOR A CAR THIS YOUNG TO HAVE SUCH EXTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS.

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train 116,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE OWNER. THE CAR HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, OXGEN SENSOR AND THE TRANSMISSION THIS SUMMER. IT SEEMS UNUSUAL FOR A CAR THIS YOUNG TO HAVE SUCH EXTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS.

Sep 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE OWNER. THE CAR HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, OXGEN SENSOR AND THE TRANSMISSION THIS SUMMER. IT SEEMS UNUSUAL FOR A CAR THIS YOUNG TO HAVE SUCH EXTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS.

Sep 14, 2004 Power Train 99,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP GEARS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

Sep 14, 2004 Power Train 99,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP GEARS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

Sep 9, 2004 Power Train 68,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUT FAMILY'S 1999 MAZDA 626 WHEN SHE CALLED ME FRIGHTENED AS THE CAR TRANSMISSION WAS SURGING. WITH 68000 MILES ONE WOULD THINK THAT A CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE A TRNASMISSION PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP (REPRTABLE) IS NOW REPLACING SAME FOR $2700.*AK

Sep 9, 2004 Power Train 68,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUT FAMILY'S 1999 MAZDA 626 WHEN SHE CALLED ME FRIGHTENED AS THE CAR TRANSMISSION WAS SURGING. WITH 68000 MILES ONE WOULD THINK THAT A CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE A TRNASMISSION PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP (REPRTABLE) IS NOW REPLACING SAME FOR $2700.*AK

Sep 8, 2004 Power Train 92,000 mi

STALLED OUT IT FIRST HAD TO GET THE RPMS UP TO GET IT TO SHIFT, OD LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. NOW THE CAR WONT PULL AT ALL. HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR TWO AND HALF YEARS. HAD IT TOWED TO COLEMAN-TAYLOR TRANSMISSION. THET WANT $3,000.00 TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. ALL THIS HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF TWO DAYS...

Sep 8, 2004 Power Train 92,000 mi

STALLED OUT IT FIRST HAD TO GET THE RPMS UP TO GET IT TO SHIFT, OD LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. NOW THE CAR WONT PULL AT ALL. HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR TWO AND HALF YEARS. HAD IT TOWED TO COLEMAN-TAYLOR TRANSMISSION. THET WANT $3,000.00 TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. ALL THIS HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF TWO DAYS...

Sep 3, 2004 Power Train 72,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 3, 2004 Power Train 72,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED MY 1999 MAZDA 626 IN DECEMBER 2000. SINCE THAT TIME, THERE EXISTS AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH DOWNSHIFTS ROUGHLY AND HAS THREATENED TO FAIL ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. RECENTLY, A FRIEND WHO HAS THE SAME MODEL TOLD ME THAT MAZDA INSTALLED FORD TRANSMISSIONS IN THEIR 626 ...

Aug 24, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED MY 1999 MAZDA 626 IN DECEMBER 2000. SINCE THAT TIME, THERE EXISTS AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH DOWNSHIFTS ROUGHLY AND HAS THREATENED TO FAIL ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. RECENTLY, A FRIEND WHO HAS THE SAME MODEL TOLD ME THAT MAZDA INSTALLED FORD TRANSMISSIONS IN THEIR 626 ...

Aug 21, 2004 Power Train 91,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ON MY 99 MAZDA 626 LX IS GIVING ME PLENTY OF PROBLEMS. CAR WARRANTY IS ALMOST GONE. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME CAR AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT MAZDA SHOULD RECALL THE TRANSMISSIONS AS THEY ARE FAULTY! *JB

Aug 21, 2004 Power Train 91,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ON MY 99 MAZDA 626 LX IS GIVING ME PLENTY OF PROBLEMS. CAR WARRANTY IS ALMOST GONE. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME CAR AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT MAZDA SHOULD RECALL THE TRANSMISSIONS AS THEY ARE FAULTY! *JB

Aug 17, 2004 Power Train 165,000 mi

TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT. AS A RESULT THE PART FAILED.*AK

Aug 17, 2004 Power Train 165,000 mi

TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT. AS A RESULT THE PART FAILED.*AK

Aug 15, 2004 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, REVEALED TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. O/D LIGHT FLASHES AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *JB

Aug 15, 2004 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, REVEALED TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. O/D LIGHT FLASHES AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *JB

Aug 8, 2004 Power Train 94,624 mi

WE BOUGHT A USED 1999 MAZDA 626 EX FROM A MAZDA DEALERSHIP IN NOVEMBER 2000. IT WAS A "GOLD CHECK CERTIFIED" CAR. WHILE WE WERE BUYING THE CAR, THE DEALERSHIP WAS SOLD TO CAPITAL MAZDA OF CARY. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT THE CAR, THOUGH WE DID RECEIVE SOLICITATIONS FOR SERVI...

Aug 8, 2004 Power Train 94,624 mi

WE BOUGHT A USED 1999 MAZDA 626 EX FROM A MAZDA DEALERSHIP IN NOVEMBER 2000. IT WAS A "GOLD CHECK CERTIFIED" CAR. WHILE WE WERE BUYING THE CAR, THE DEALERSHIP WAS SOLD TO CAPITAL MAZDA OF CARY. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT THE CAR, THOUGH WE DID RECEIVE SOLICITATIONS FOR SERVI...

Aug 7, 2004 Power Train 74,000 mi

1) TRANSMISSION SLIPPED/ SPURRATIC SHIFTING/HESITATION IN ALL THE GEARS. ) TRANSMISSON FAILED AT 74,000 MILES. 3 )MECHANIC SAYS OVERHAUL / STILL TRYING TO LOCATED A WORKING TRANSMISSION TO FIT. *AK

Aug 7, 2004 Power Train 74,000 mi

1) TRANSMISSION SLIPPED/ SPURRATIC SHIFTING/HESITATION IN ALL THE GEARS. ) TRANSMISSON FAILED AT 74,000 MILES. 3 )MECHANIC SAYS OVERHAUL / STILL TRYING TO LOCATED A WORKING TRANSMISSION TO FIT. *AK

Aug 6, 2004 Power Train 86,512 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 86,512 MILES STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE UNDERNEATH CAR. UPON INSPECTION OF THE PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS SEEN DRIPPING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR AT A MODERATE RATE. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM DUE TO A REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL FAILURE. TOTAL REPAIR BILL WAS $742.89. *AK

Aug 6, 2004 Power Train 86,512 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 86,512 MILES STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE UNDERNEATH CAR. UPON INSPECTION OF THE PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS SEEN DRIPPING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR AT A MODERATE RATE. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM DUE TO A REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL FAILURE. TOTAL REPAIR BILL WAS $742.89. *AK

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

I PURCHASED A CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FOR MY 99 MAZDA 626 ON 06/01/04 & HAD IT INSTALLED. ON 07/10/04 THE SAME PART BROKE AGAIN & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS COST ME $1100 IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS. THE SHOP THAT REPAIRED MY VEHICLE THE 2ND TIME INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THEY ORDERED THE PART FROM MAZDA, THEY WERE ...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

I PURCHASED A CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FOR MY 99 MAZDA 626 ON 06/01/04 & HAD IT INSTALLED. ON 07/10/04 THE SAME PART BROKE AGAIN & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS COST ME $1100 IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS. THE SHOP THAT REPAIRED MY VEHICLE THE 2ND TIME INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THEY ORDERED THE PART FROM MAZDA, THEY WERE ...

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train

IN MAY OF 2004 WE WERE RETURNING FROM ALBUQURQUE, NM AND SUFFERED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN OUR 1999 MAZDA 626. WE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND ON 7/13/2004 WHILE RETURNING FROM PHOENIZ, AZ WE SUFFERED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*AK

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train

IN MAY OF 2004 WE WERE RETURNING FROM ALBUQURQUE, NM AND SUFFERED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN OUR 1999 MAZDA 626. WE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND ON 7/13/2004 WHILE RETURNING FROM PHOENIZ, AZ WE SUFFERED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FAILURE.*AK

Jul 28, 2004 Power Train 50,900 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 50,900 MILES.TRANSMISSION STUCK IN REVERSE. ALL GEAR SHIFT POSITIONS RESULTED IN REVERSE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, IT WOULD NOT RESTART. MECHANIC STATES THAT THE GEAR INTERCHANGE CABLE OR THE ROD IS BROKEN. INSPECTION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID INDICATES THAT THE FLUI...

Jul 28, 2004 Power Train 50,900 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 50,900 MILES.TRANSMISSION STUCK IN REVERSE. ALL GEAR SHIFT POSITIONS RESULTED IN REVERSE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, IT WOULD NOT RESTART. MECHANIC STATES THAT THE GEAR INTERCHANGE CABLE OR THE ROD IS BROKEN. INSPECTION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID INDICATES THAT THE FLUI...

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train 44,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS 44,000 MILES ON IT AND IS ON IT'S SECOND TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN 12/15/99. I AM NOW FACING REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN. THE CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND AFTER REVIEWING DATA I FI...

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train 95,949 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH ABOUT 4PM LAST SEPTEMBER. ALL THE SUDDEN OUT OF THE BLUE MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. MY SPEED DROPS FROM 70MPH TO 40MPH CARS ON MY BUMPER. SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. LUCKILY THERE WAS A REST STOP LESS THAN ONE MILE AHEAD. I BARELY MADE IT INTO THE ROA...

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train 44,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS 44,000 MILES ON IT AND IS ON IT'S SECOND TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN 12/15/99. I AM NOW FACING REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN. THE CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND AFTER REVIEWING DATA I FI...

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train 95,949 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Power Train 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH ABOUT 4PM LAST SEPTEMBER. ALL THE SUDDEN OUT OF THE BLUE MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT COMES ON. MY SPEED DROPS FROM 70MPH TO 40MPH CARS ON MY BUMPER. SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. LUCKILY THERE WAS A REST STOP LESS THAN ONE MILE AHEAD. I BARELY MADE IT INTO THE ROA...

Jul 23, 2004 Equipment 83,800 mi

CONSUMER STATED AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK, AND COOLANTWAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,800 mi

CONSUMER STATED AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK, AND COOLANTWAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 23, 2004 Equipment 83,800 mi

CONSUMER STATED AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK, AND COOLANTWAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,800 mi

CONSUMER STATED AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO WORK, AND COOLANTWAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 20, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING OVER 70 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE WHEEL WELLS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jul 20, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING OVER 70 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE WHEEL WELLS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jul 9, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NOV. 2003, CODE SAID TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE; RESULT: REBUILD TRANSMISSION($2600.00) ANY HIGHWAY DRIVING SINCE THEN HAS RESULTED IN 0/D LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF,TRANSMISSION FLUID COMING OUT OF VENT HOSE. 1ST TIME BACK: REPLACE SENSOR, 2ND TIME BACK: REPLACE BURNT BUSHING. ...

Jul 9, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NOV. 2003, CODE SAID TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE; RESULT: REBUILD TRANSMISSION($2600.00) ANY HIGHWAY DRIVING SINCE THEN HAS RESULTED IN 0/D LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF,TRANSMISSION FLUID COMING OUT OF VENT HOSE. 1ST TIME BACK: REPLACE SENSOR, 2ND TIME BACK: REPLACE BURNT BUSHING. ...

Jul 1, 2004 Tires

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH PIRELLI TIRES P8000 DRAGO P205/50R15. THE DOT IS CH UN C149 4100. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATED 5:15 WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND THE TREAD OF THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. THE TIRE IS STILL FULL OF AIR AND I H...

Jul 1, 2004 Tires

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH PIRELLI TIRES P8000 DRAGO P205/50R15. THE DOT IS CH UN C149 4100. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATED 5:15 WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND THE TREAD OF THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. THE TIRE IS STILL FULL OF AIR AND I H...

Jun 22, 2004 Power Train 150,787 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT. BRAKES BEGAN TO FAIL, HAD TO REPLACE AND 3MONTHS WENT OUT AGAIN AND HAD TO HAVE MORE WORK DOME.. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 1YEAR TIME..$400. 00 WORTH OF WORK .. TRANSMISSION STARTED TO ACT UP.. 1ST DAY CAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULDNT GO INTO 2ND GEAR THE NEXT ...

Jun 22, 2004 Power Train 150,787 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT. BRAKES BEGAN TO FAIL, HAD TO REPLACE AND 3MONTHS WENT OUT AGAIN AND HAD TO HAVE MORE WORK DOME.. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 1YEAR TIME..$400. 00 WORTH OF WORK .. TRANSMISSION STARTED TO ACT UP.. 1ST DAY CAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULDNT GO INTO 2ND GEAR THE NEXT ...

Jun 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,350 mi

RECALL 00V134000 CONCERNING TIMING BELT FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS N...

Jun 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,350 mi

RECALL 00V134000 CONCERNING TIMING BELT FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS N...

Jun 15, 2004 Power Train 74,500 mi

MY 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 74000 MILES WAS PAID OFF 4 MONTHS AGO AND THAT IS WHEN WARRANTY EXPIRED. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. $1,300 TO FIX, $2,600 NEW FROM DEALER. DID SOME RESEARCH AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROPLEM WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS. I BELIEVE THAT MAZDA SHOULD BE MADE RESPONSIBLE FOR TH...

Jun 15, 2004 Power Train 74,500 mi

MY 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH 74000 MILES WAS PAID OFF 4 MONTHS AGO AND THAT IS WHEN WARRANTY EXPIRED. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. $1,300 TO FIX, $2,600 NEW FROM DEALER. DID SOME RESEARCH AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROPLEM WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS. I BELIEVE THAT MAZDA SHOULD BE MADE RESPONSIBLE FOR TH...

Jun 14, 2004 Power Train 44,413 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO DRIFT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AN D MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK *NM

Jun 14, 2004 Power Train 44,413 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO DRIFT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AN D MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK *NM

Jun 6, 2004 Power Train 97,000 mi

AT 97,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE O/D LIGHT BLINKS CONTINUOUSLY AND THE CAR IS STUCK IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. *AK

Jun 6, 2004 Power Train 97,000 mi

AT 97,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE O/D LIGHT BLINKS CONTINUOUSLY AND THE CAR IS STUCK IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. *AK

May 28, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 1 HOUR. ALSO, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES. *LA

May 28, 2004 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 1 HOUR. ALSO, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES. *LA

Apr 20, 2004 Power Train 88,300 mi

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN DOWN SHIFTING VERY HARSHLY. WITHIN A FEW DAYS I BEGAN HEARING A POPPING NOISE AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE IN THE LOWER GEARS (BELOW 35 MPH) WITHOUT HEARING THE NOISE. THIS BECAME A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN I WAS ENTERING A MAJOR STATE HIGHWAY FROM A STOP AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY A ...

Apr 20, 2004 Power Train 88,300 mi

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN DOWN SHIFTING VERY HARSHLY. WITHIN A FEW DAYS I BEGAN HEARING A POPPING NOISE AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE IN THE LOWER GEARS (BELOW 35 MPH) WITHOUT HEARING THE NOISE. THIS BECAME A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN I WAS ENTERING A MAJOR STATE HIGHWAY FROM A STOP AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY A ...

Mar 25, 2004 Power Train 65 mi

I HAVE HAD MY CAR A YEAR AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMS AND THE ENGINE ONCE, THE TRANNY IS ON ITS 4TH BURN UP, THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES ITS SPITS OUT FLUID AND WILL NOT GO IN OVERDRIVE AT ALL, FROM ALL THE COMPLAINTS I SEE ON HERE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS. IT IS AN INSANE NUMBER OF COM...

Mar 25, 2004 Power Train 65 mi

I HAVE HAD MY CAR A YEAR AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMS AND THE ENGINE ONCE, THE TRANNY IS ON ITS 4TH BURN UP, THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES ITS SPITS OUT FLUID AND WILL NOT GO IN OVERDRIVE AT ALL, FROM ALL THE COMPLAINTS I SEE ON HERE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS. IT IS AN INSANE NUMBER OF COM...

Mar 18, 2004 Power Train 96,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Mar 18, 2004 Power Train 96,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 SEDAN REPEATED TRANSMISSION FAILURES & PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 SEDAN REPEATED TRANSMISSION FAILURES & PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION

Mar 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT SLUDGE BUILT UP IN THE ENGINE. *AK

Mar 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT SLUDGE BUILT UP IN THE ENGINE. *AK

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train 56,500 mi

DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, OVERHEATS, EXPUNGING FLUID, WHICH RESULTS IN DAMAGING TRANSMISSION. REPAIRS OVER $2500.

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train 56,713 mi

THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train 56,500 mi

DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, OVERHEATS, EXPUNGING FLUID, WHICH RESULTS IN DAMAGING TRANSMISSION. REPAIRS OVER $2500.

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train 56,713 mi

THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM

Feb 2, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 LX 4 CYL. 2.0, 90K; THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE FORWARD DRIVE GEARS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL ONLY ENGAGE IN REVERSE. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PULLED AND DIAGNOSED AND I AM AWAITING RESULT AND PRICE TO REBUILD. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS HERE I AM CONCLUDING THAT...

Feb 2, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED THREE TIMES, HOWEVER THEY CONTINUE TO FAIL. *NM

Feb 2, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 LX 4 CYL. 2.0, 90K; THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE FORWARD DRIVE GEARS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL ONLY ENGAGE IN REVERSE. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PULLED AND DIAGNOSED AND I AM AWAITING RESULT AND PRICE TO REBUILD. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS HERE I AM CONCLUDING THAT...

Feb 2, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED THREE TIMES, HOWEVER THEY CONTINUE TO FAIL. *NM

Jan 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CHANGED WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES WITHOUT HAVING ANY FRONT END DAMAGES. COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY. DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND ONLY 40,000 PLUS MILES, THE DEALER SAID THE ENGINE'S OIL PORTS WERE CLOGGED REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF THE VALVE COVER AND OIL PAN TO REMEDY THE A...

Jan 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CHANGED WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES WITHOUT HAVING ANY FRONT END DAMAGES. COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY. DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND ONLY 40,000 PLUS MILES, THE DEALER SAID THE ENGINE'S OIL PORTS WERE CLOGGED REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF THE VALVE COVER AND OIL PAN TO REMEDY THE A...

Jan 20, 2004 Power Train 46,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Power Train 46,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 16, 2004 Power Train 61,713 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON VEHICLE, STRANDING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROUND-ABOUT WITH TEMPERATURE FALLING BELOW ZERO. *CB

Jan 16, 2004 Power Train 61,713 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON VEHICLE, STRANDING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROUND-ABOUT WITH TEMPERATURE FALLING BELOW ZERO. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Crash

AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUT...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train Crash

AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUT...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUT...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Crash

AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUT...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other Crash

AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUT...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train Crash

AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUT...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUT...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Crash

AUGUST 26, 2003 THE MAZDA WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUTTERING. WE HAD THE MAZDA PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED NEW SENSOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE MAZDA STARTED STUT...

Jan 13, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING DURING A ROAD TRIP. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED, FLASHING LIGHT WOULD STOP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE CALLED THE MAZDA DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY ADVISED THAT AS LONG AS THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT FLASHING WE WERE SAFE TO DRI...

Jan 13, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING DURING A ROAD TRIP. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED, FLASHING LIGHT WOULD STOP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE CALLED THE MAZDA DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY ADVISED THAT AS LONG AS THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT FLASHING WE WERE SAFE TO DRI...

Jan 13, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING DURING A ROAD TRIP. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED, FLASHING LIGHT WOULD STOP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE CALLED THE MAZDA DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY ADVISED THAT AS LONG AS THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT FLASHING WE WERE SAFE TO DRI...

Jan 13, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING DURING A ROAD TRIP. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED, FLASHING LIGHT WOULD STOP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE CALLED THE MAZDA DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY ADVISED THAT AS LONG AS THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT FLASHING WE WERE SAFE TO DRI...

Jan 12, 2004 Power Train

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, TORQUE CONVERTER BECAME DEFECTIVE, RESULTING IN MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, TORQUE CONVERTER BECAME DEFECTIVE, RESULTING IN MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Power Train

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, TORQUE CONVERTER BECAME DEFECTIVE, RESULTING IN MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, TORQUE CONVERTER BECAME DEFECTIVE, RESULTING IN MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Power Train 63,200 mi

AT PRESENT I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626ES AND AM EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED WITH MAZDA, FORD, AND THIS VEHICLE OVERALL. THE 626 HAS CAUSED ME A LOT OF HEADACHES AND MONEY. EVERY TIME I TURN AROUND THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. I RECOGNIZE THAT ALL CARS MUST BE MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE DEALE...

Jan 6, 2004 Power Train 63,200 mi

AT PRESENT I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626ES AND AM EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED WITH MAZDA, FORD, AND THIS VEHICLE OVERALL. THE 626 HAS CAUSED ME A LOT OF HEADACHES AND MONEY. EVERY TIME I TURN AROUND THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. I RECOGNIZE THAT ALL CARS MUST BE MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE DEALE...

Jan 1, 2004 Air Bags 111,500 mi

I BROUGHT A 1999 626 MAZDA NEW IN 1999,I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. I HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALL AND A NEW MOTOR AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.I HAVE SPENT OVER 8000 ON THIS CAR.TODAY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE OD LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE.*AK

Jan 1, 2004 Air Bags 111,500 mi

I BROUGHT A 1999 626 MAZDA NEW IN 1999,I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. I HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALL AND A NEW MOTOR AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.I HAVE SPENT OVER 8000 ON THIS CAR.TODAY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE OD LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE.*AK

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,160 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD THE ENGINE MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. RECALL#00V134000. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IDENTIFI...

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,160 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD THE ENGINE MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. RECALL#00V134000. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IDENTIFI...

Dec 12, 2003 Power Train 62,500 mi

THIS IS TOTALLY INCREDIBLE!! HOW CAN THIS MANY COMPLAINTS GO BY WITH OUT MAZDA DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS!? I BOUGHT A 1999 MAZDA 626, WITH JUST AT 59,000 ALMOST 60,000 MILES ON IT, THIS SUMMER. AND NOW THIS WINTER, A FEW MONTHS LATER, WITH ALMOST 67,000 MILES... I AM HAVING MOST OF THE PROBLEMS TH...

Dec 12, 2003 Power Train 62,500 mi

THIS IS TOTALLY INCREDIBLE!! HOW CAN THIS MANY COMPLAINTS GO BY WITH OUT MAZDA DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS!? I BOUGHT A 1999 MAZDA 626, WITH JUST AT 59,000 ALMOST 60,000 MILES ON IT, THIS SUMMER. AND NOW THIS WINTER, A FEW MONTHS LATER, WITH ALMOST 67,000 MILES... I AM HAVING MOST OF THE PROBLEMS TH...

Nov 18, 2003 Power Train 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 82,000 --1999 MAZDA 626 LX. HAVE MOST OF MAINTENANCE ON TIME -- HAVE RECORDS. TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK STARTED AT 2000 WHEN CAR WAS UNDER 5000 MILES, I WENT TO DARCARS MAZDA DEALER FOR AT LEAST 5 TIMES, NEVER GOT MY PROBLEM SOLVED. *LA

Nov 18, 2003 Power Train 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 82,000 --1999 MAZDA 626 LX. HAVE MOST OF MAINTENANCE ON TIME -- HAVE RECORDS. TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK STARTED AT 2000 WHEN CAR WAS UNDER 5000 MILES, I WENT TO DARCARS MAZDA DEALER FOR AT LEAST 5 TIMES, NEVER GOT MY PROBLEM SOLVED. *LA

Nov 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY CAR STALLING AND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES, I PULLED UP SOME RECALL INFORMATION ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR AND THESE PROBLEMS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I CALLED THE MAZDA SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THAT IT DIDN'T AFFECT MY CAR. CLEARLY IT DOES IF I'M HAV...

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY CAR STALLING AND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES, I PULLED UP SOME RECALL INFORMATION ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR AND THESE PROBLEMS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I CALLED THE MAZDA SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THAT IT DIDN'T AFFECT MY CAR. CLEARLY IT DOES IF I'M HAV...

Nov 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY CAR STALLING AND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES, I PULLED UP SOME RECALL INFORMATION ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR AND THESE PROBLEMS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I CALLED THE MAZDA SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THAT IT DIDN'T AFFECT MY CAR. CLEARLY IT DOES IF I'M HAV...

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY CAR STALLING AND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES, I PULLED UP SOME RECALL INFORMATION ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR AND THESE PROBLEMS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I CALLED THE MAZDA SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THAT IT DIDN'T AFFECT MY CAR. CLEARLY IT DOES IF I'M HAV...

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train 87,670 mi

MY SISTER AND I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WHEN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO MOVE I HAD TO PUT IT IN OVERDRIVE. ONCE THE CAR WAS GOING AT 60 MPH IT WAS OKAY BUT GOING ANY FASTER AND THE OD LIGHT WOULD START FLASHING. I AM VERY UPSET BECAUSE A MAJORITY OF M...

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train 87,670 mi

MY SISTER AND I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626 LX. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WHEN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO MOVE I HAD TO PUT IT IN OVERDRIVE. ONCE THE CAR WAS GOING AT 60 MPH IT WAS OKAY BUT GOING ANY FASTER AND THE OD LIGHT WOULD START FLASHING. I AM VERY UPSET BECAUSE A MAJORITY OF M...

Oct 30, 2003 Power Train 70,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING, AND VEHICLE JERKS BADLY, BARELY SHIFTING GEARS, AND WOULD NOT REVERSE. HAD THE CAR ASSESSED BY TWO CERTIFIED MECHANICS, BOTH STATING THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THIS CAR-- CAL...

Oct 30, 2003 Power Train 70,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING, AND VEHICLE JERKS BADLY, BARELY SHIFTING GEARS, AND WOULD NOT REVERSE. HAD THE CAR ASSESSED BY TWO CERTIFIED MECHANICS, BOTH STATING THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THIS CAR-- CAL...

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train 77,000 mi

THE TIME LAPSE BETWEEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS SHIFTING WAS INCREASING, AND VEHICLE WON'T SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR. DEALER RECOMMENDD TO CONSUMER TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train 77,000 mi

THE TIME LAPSE BETWEEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS SHIFTING WAS INCREASING, AND VEHICLE WON'T SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR. DEALER RECOMMENDD TO CONSUMER TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Power Train

AUTO: 1999 MAZDA 626 AT 92,000 PROBLEM: LOOKS LIKE OVERHEATING OF TRANSMISSION AND LEAKAGE OR OVERFLOWING OF TRANSMISSION ALL OVER THE ENGINE: - OD LIGHT IS BLINKING - ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND OFF - GEAR SLIPPING *LA

Oct 22, 2003 Power Train

AUTO: 1999 MAZDA 626 AT 92,000 PROBLEM: LOOKS LIKE OVERHEATING OF TRANSMISSION AND LEAKAGE OR OVERFLOWING OF TRANSMISSION ALL OVER THE ENGINE: - OD LIGHT IS BLINKING - ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND OFF - GEAR SLIPPING *LA

Oct 18, 2003 Power Train 87,500 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF 1999 MAZDA 626 AT 87,500 MILES. UNTIL NOW NO PROBLEMS EXISTED NOW DEALER WANTS $3,500 TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION. MY RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE 1999 626 HAS MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND MAZDA WILL NOT RECOGNIZE RECALL ON ALL CARS. *LA

Oct 18, 2003 Power Train 87,500 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF 1999 MAZDA 626 AT 87,500 MILES. UNTIL NOW NO PROBLEMS EXISTED NOW DEALER WANTS $3,500 TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION. MY RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE 1999 626 HAS MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND MAZDA WILL NOT RECOGNIZE RECALL ON ALL CARS. *LA

Oct 16, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 58,000 MILES. BROUGHT TO MAZDA IN JULY AND TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHEATING. *LA

Oct 16, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 58,000 MILES. BROUGHT TO MAZDA IN JULY AND TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHEATING. *LA

Oct 7, 2003 Power Train 35,000 mi

WHENEVER THE TRANSMISSION HEATS UP ON MY MAZDA 626 IT THEN JERKS, AND MOVING THE GEARS. THIS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED FOR A COMPLETE REBUILD OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 55,000 MILES AND I WAS ESTIMATED AT $3000 FOR THE REBUILD. I HAVE NOTICED MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THIS CAR WITH THE EXACT SAME INCI...

Oct 7, 2003 Power Train 35,000 mi

WHENEVER THE TRANSMISSION HEATS UP ON MY MAZDA 626 IT THEN JERKS, AND MOVING THE GEARS. THIS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED FOR A COMPLETE REBUILD OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 55,000 MILES AND I WAS ESTIMATED AT $3000 FOR THE REBUILD. I HAVE NOTICED MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THIS CAR WITH THE EXACT SAME INCI...

Oct 6, 2003 Power Train 85,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LA

Oct 6, 2003 Power Train 85,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LA

Oct 1, 2003 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT BACK INTO ITS POSITION. *AK *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANMISSION ACTING UP. TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT FLASHING AT 70MPH. TRANS FLUID APPERS TO BE DARK IN COLOR DUE TO OVERHEATING OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS HARD TIME SHIFTING GEARS.

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANMISSION ACTING UP. TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT FLASHING AT 70MPH. TRANS FLUID APPERS TO BE DARK IN COLOR DUE TO OVERHEATING OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS HARD TIME SHIFTING GEARS.

Oct 1, 2003 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT BACK INTO ITS POSITION. *AK *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANMISSION ACTING UP. TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT FLASHING AT 70MPH. TRANS FLUID APPERS TO BE DARK IN COLOR DUE TO OVERHEATING OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS HARD TIME SHIFTING GEARS.

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANMISSION ACTING UP. TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT FLASHING AT 70MPH. TRANS FLUID APPERS TO BE DARK IN COLOR DUE TO OVERHEATING OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS HARD TIME SHIFTING GEARS.

Sep 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE COOLANT BOTTLE ON THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND CURRENTLY IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AGAIN. THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY WILL REPLACE IT, BUT IT WILL TAKE OVER A WEEK TO REPLACE IT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED,...

Sep 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE COOLANT BOTTLE ON THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND CURRENTLY IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AGAIN. THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY WILL REPLACE IT, BUT IT WILL TAKE OVER A WEEK TO REPLACE IT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED,...

Sep 16, 2003 Power Train

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE TRANSMISSION IS DYING AND NEEDS A NEW ONE. MY CAR HAS 51,000 MILES ON IT, AND REPAIR RANGE ABOVE 1,000 DOLLARS. CHECKING AROUND I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION. PLEASE TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO CORRECT THIS DEFICIENCY. IS MY CAR STILL COVE...

Sep 16, 2003 Power Train

I OWN A 1999 MAZDA 626. THE TRANSMISSION IS DYING AND NEEDS A NEW ONE. MY CAR HAS 51,000 MILES ON IT, AND REPAIR RANGE ABOVE 1,000 DOLLARS. CHECKING AROUND I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION. PLEASE TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO CORRECT THIS DEFICIENCY. IS MY CAR STILL COVE...

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 37,600 mi

1999 MAZDA 626, WITH 39022 MILES IS HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. OD/ LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION FLUID SPEWING ALL OVER ENGINE. VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, STALLS AND SPUTTERS. *PH

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 37,600 mi

1999 MAZDA 626, WITH 39022 MILES IS HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. OD/ LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION FLUID SPEWING ALL OVER ENGINE. VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, STALLS AND SPUTTERS. *PH

Sep 9, 2003 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY MAZDA 626 IN APRIL 2003 AND ONE MONTH LATER MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND I HAD TO HAVE REBUILT. THAT MAD ME MAD, BUT WHAT MADE ME REALLY MAD WAS THAT WHEN I BOUGHT MY EXTENDED WARRENTY I WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRENTY WOULD COMPLETELY COVER REPAIRS TO KEEP MY CAR RUNNING. EVEN WHEN I WAS AT T...

Sep 9, 2003 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY MAZDA 626 IN APRIL 2003 AND ONE MONTH LATER MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND I HAD TO HAVE REBUILT. THAT MAD ME MAD, BUT WHAT MADE ME REALLY MAD WAS THAT WHEN I BOUGHT MY EXTENDED WARRENTY I WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRENTY WOULD COMPLETELY COVER REPAIRS TO KEEP MY CAR RUNNING. EVEN WHEN I WAS AT T...

Sep 5, 2003 Visibility 42,750 mi

-1999 MAZDA 626 ES- THE BLACK RUBBER WEATHER STRIPPING AROUND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO PEEL OFF. AS I DROVE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE RUBBER TRIM WOULD FLAP AROUND VIOLENTLY AND EVENTUALLY I HAD TO PULL OFF AND BUY/APPLY SOME TAPE TO STOP IT FROM FLYING OFF COMPLETELY. THIS COULD H...

Sep 5, 2003 Visibility 42,750 mi

-1999 MAZDA 626 ES- THE BLACK RUBBER WEATHER STRIPPING AROUND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO PEEL OFF. AS I DROVE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE RUBBER TRIM WOULD FLAP AROUND VIOLENTLY AND EVENTUALLY I HAD TO PULL OFF AND BUY/APPLY SOME TAPE TO STOP IT FROM FLYING OFF COMPLETELY. THIS COULD H...

Sep 3, 2003 Unknown Or Other

AIR CONDITION DUCTS BLEW OUT LITTLE PARTICLES OF WHAT LOOK LIKE PLASTIC FOAM. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON LITTLE BLACK PARTICLES CAME OUT OF THE VENTS AND FLEW INTO THE DRIVERS EYES. THE DRIVER HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEA...

Sep 3, 2003 Unknown Or Other

AIR CONDITION DUCTS BLEW OUT LITTLE PARTICLES OF WHAT LOOK LIKE PLASTIC FOAM. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON LITTLE BLACK PARTICLES CAME OUT OF THE VENTS AND FLEW INTO THE DRIVERS EYES. THE DRIVER HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEA...

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train 60,800 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY MAZDA 626 HAS FAILED. THE CLUTCHES ARE NON OPERATIONAL AND SADLY IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THERE IS NO REFERENCE TO ANY KIND OF MAINTENANCE THAT NEEDS TO BE PERFORMED TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. EVEN IN THE 30,000 AND 60,000 MILE CHECK UP THEY DO NOT CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLU...

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train 60,800 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY MAZDA 626 HAS FAILED. THE CLUTCHES ARE NON OPERATIONAL AND SADLY IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THERE IS NO REFERENCE TO ANY KIND OF MAINTENANCE THAT NEEDS TO BE PERFORMED TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. EVEN IN THE 30,000 AND 60,000 MILE CHECK UP THEY DO NOT CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLU...

Aug 24, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT TODAY. I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HERTZ RENTAL FOR MY DAUGHTER IN MARCH 2000 AND ALTHOUGH THERE WERE SOME RECALLS ON THIS CAR WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION.*AK SECONDLY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, MY DAUGHTER HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PRO...

Aug 24, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA 626 WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT TODAY. I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HERTZ RENTAL FOR MY DAUGHTER IN MARCH 2000 AND ALTHOUGH THERE WERE SOME RECALLS ON THIS CAR WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION.*AK SECONDLY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, MY DAUGHTER HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PRO...

Aug 10, 2003 Power Train 71,500 mi

MY 1999 MAZDA 626 HAS 72000 MILES ON IT AND THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANSMISSION. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP TO BE PREPARED. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMER OUT THERE THAT HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND...

Aug 10, 2003 Power Train 71,500 mi

MY 1999 MAZDA 626 HAS 72000 MILES ON IT AND THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANSMISSION. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP TO BE PREPARED. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMER OUT THERE THAT HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND...

Aug 8, 2003 Seats 50,000 mi

METAL BAR IN FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS ARE NOT COVERED BY CUSTIONING. FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS CAN FEEL THE METAL BAT ON THE BACKS OF THEIR HEADS. IN AN INCIDENT WHERE THE HEAD IMPACTS THE HEADREST, THERE IS NO CUSTIONING IN FRONT OF THE METAL TO ABSORB THE FORCE. WE NOTICED THIS PROBLEM AFTER THE VEHICLE ...

Aug 8, 2003 Seats 50,000 mi

METAL BAR IN FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS ARE NOT COVERED BY CUSTIONING. FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS CAN FEEL THE METAL BAT ON THE BACKS OF THEIR HEADS. IN AN INCIDENT WHERE THE HEAD IMPACTS THE HEADREST, THERE IS NO CUSTIONING IN FRONT OF THE METAL TO ABSORB THE FORCE. WE NOTICED THIS PROBLEM AFTER THE VEHICLE ...

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 68,389 mi

NAR 07-15-2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE A LITTLE AFTER 60,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 68,389 mi

NAR 07-15-2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE A LITTLE AFTER 60,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB

Jul 14, 2003 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS A FOUL SMELL LIKE OLD VINEGAR AND THE REMNANTS OF THE FILTER BLOW OUT IN TINY OR BIG PIECES .*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS A FOUL SMELL LIKE OLD VINEGAR AND THE REMNANTS OF THE FILTER BLOW OUT IN TINY OR BIG PIECES .*AK

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 19,000 MILES. RECENTLY AT 32,000 MILES THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 19,000 MILES. RECENTLY AT 32,000 MILES THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 19,000 MILES. RECENTLY AT 32,000 MILES THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 19,000 MILES. RECENTLY AT 32,000 MILES THE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 1999 MAZDA 626LX USED IN JUNE OF 1999 WITH 39,000 MILES ON IT AND THROUGHOUT THE TWO YEARS THAT I HAD IT I'VE GOTTEN SERVICED MORE TIMES THAN I CAN EVEN COUNT. OVER THE PAST 8 MONTHS THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HAVE BEEN GETTING WORSE. INITALLY THE CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF OCCASIONALLY WHENEV...

Jul 10, 2003 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY 1999 MAZDA 626LX USED IN JUNE OF 1999 WITH 39,000 MILES ON IT AND THROUGHOUT THE TWO YEARS THAT I HAD IT I'VE GOTTEN SERVICED MORE TIMES THAN I CAN EVEN COUNT. OVER THE PAST 8 MONTHS THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HAVE BEEN GETTING WORSE. INITALLY THE CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF OCCASIONALLY WHENEV...

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 1999 MAZDA 626LX USED IN JUNE OF 1999 WITH 39,000 MILES ON IT AND THROUGHOUT THE TWO YEARS THAT I HAD IT I'VE GOTTEN SERVICED MORE TIMES THAN I CAN EVEN COUNT. OVER THE PAST 8 MONTHS THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HAVE BEEN GETTING WORSE. INITALLY THE CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF OCCASIONALLY WHENEV...

Jul 10, 2003 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY 1999 MAZDA 626LX USED IN JUNE OF 1999 WITH 39,000 MILES ON IT AND THROUGHOUT THE TWO YEARS THAT I HAD IT I'VE GOTTEN SERVICED MORE TIMES THAN I CAN EVEN COUNT. OVER THE PAST 8 MONTHS THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR HAVE BEEN GETTING WORSE. INITALLY THE CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF OCCASIONALLY WHENEV...

Jul 2, 2003 Power Train 100,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Power Train 100,000 mi

1999 MAZDA 626 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jun 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT TIMING BELT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. RELATED RECALL 00V134000, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 25, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING, THEN VEHICLE STALLED.*AK

Jun 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT TIMING BELT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. RELATED RECALL 00V134000, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 25, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING, THEN VEHICLE STALLED.*AK

Jun 16, 2003 Seats

METAL BAR INSIDE VEHICLE HEAD RESTS SEPARATES FROM THE FOAM. DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE HEAD RESTS WILL CAUSE THE METAL BAR TO PUSH THROUGH THE HEAD REST FOAM. THE RESULT IS A HARD METAL BAR PROTRUDING FROM THE HEAD REST. IN AN ACCIDENT THE PASSENGER'S / DRIVER'S HEADS WILL HIT A RIGID STEEL BAR, ...

Jun 16, 2003 Seats

METAL BAR INSIDE VEHICLE HEAD RESTS SEPARATES FROM THE FOAM. DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE HEAD RESTS WILL CAUSE THE METAL BAR TO PUSH THROUGH THE HEAD REST FOAM. THE RESULT IS A HARD METAL BAR PROTRUDING FROM THE HEAD REST. IN AN ACCIDENT THE PASSENGER'S / DRIVER'S HEADS WILL HIT A RIGID STEEL BAR, ...

Jun 6, 2003 Power Train 66,596 mi

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY WENT OUT. CAR HAD ONLY 66,000 MILES.*AK

Jun 6, 2003 Power Train 66,596 mi

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY WENT OUT. CAR HAD ONLY 66,000 MILES.*AK

May 23, 2003 Power Train 51,590 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 1999 MAZDA 626 BURNED UP AT 51, 590 MILES. TWO DELAER MECHANICS SAID THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 70MPH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. ONE OF THEM SAID HE HAS SEEN A LOT OF THIS IN THE 626S FOR A FEW YEARS . OF COURSE, MAZDA NO LONGER MAKES THE 626. I WA...

May 23, 2003 Power Train 51,590 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 1999 MAZDA 626 BURNED UP AT 51, 590 MILES. TWO DELAER MECHANICS SAID THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 70MPH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. ONE OF THEM SAID HE HAS SEEN A LOT OF THIS IN THE 626S FOR A FEW YEARS . OF COURSE, MAZDA NO LONGER MAKES THE 626. I WA...

May 21, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING. TOOK TO MAZDA DEALER AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. CAR HAS 70,000 MILES. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT AMONG THE 626 MODELS WITH THE FORD TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. MAZDA WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE OVER HEATING PROBLEM CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION FAI...

May 21, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING. TOOK TO MAZDA DEALER AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. CAR HAS 70,000 MILES. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT AMONG THE 626 MODELS WITH THE FORD TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. MAZDA WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE OVER HEATING PROBLEM CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION FAI...

May 19, 2003 Power Train 91,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN MY 1999 MAZDA 626 AFTER 91,000 MILES.*JB

May 19, 2003 Power Train 91,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN MY 1999 MAZDA 626 AFTER 91,000 MILES.*JB

May 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

THE TIMING BELT TENSION SPRING BROKE AND CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

THE TIMING BELT TENSION SPRING BROKE AND CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. *NLM

May 7, 2003 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM *SCC *JB

May 7, 2003 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM *SCC *JB

May 6, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

THE CAR SHIFTED REALLY HARD WHEN I PUT THE GEAR ON REVERSE. IT SHIFTED SO HARD THAT THE ENGINE ALMOST STALLED. THE CAR ALSO JERKS AND HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR $2,500. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. ...

May 6, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

THE CAR SHIFTED REALLY HARD WHEN I PUT THE GEAR ON REVERSE. IT SHIFTED SO HARD THAT THE ENGINE ALMOST STALLED. THE CAR ALSO JERKS AND HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR $2,500. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. ...

Apr 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,917 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 134 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,917 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 134 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,917 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,917 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 65,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 1999 MAZDA 626LX. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Power Train 65,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 1999 MAZDA 626LX. *NLM

Apr 4, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. *JB

Apr 4, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Power Train 63,336 mi

I HAD ORIGINALLY TAKEN MY 626 IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHED BEFORE THE CAR REACHED 30,000. A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT JAY MARKS MAZDA IN HOUSTON, TEXAS ADVISED ME THAT MAZDA DID S NOT CALL FOR A SERVICING OF THE TRANSMISSION. SOMEWHERE AROUND 52,000 MILES THE TRANSMI...

Apr 3, 2003 Power Train 63,336 mi

I HAD ORIGINALLY TAKEN MY 626 IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHED BEFORE THE CAR REACHED 30,000. A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT JAY MARKS MAZDA IN HOUSTON, TEXAS ADVISED ME THAT MAZDA DID S NOT CALL FOR A SERVICING OF THE TRANSMISSION. SOMEWHERE AROUND 52,000 MILES THE TRANSMI...

Mar 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER SPRING BROKE. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED.*JB

Mar 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER SPRING BROKE. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED.*JB

Mar 13, 2003 Power Train 63,510 mi

I WAS TOLD TO FILE A COMPLAINT, BECAUSE I THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN THE LATE MODEL MAZDA 626'S. I JUST SPENT $1700 FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION ON MY 1999 626 ES WITH 62000 MILES. THE DAMAGE OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS VERY SIGNIFICANT. MY MECHANIC WHOM I HAVE KNOWN FOR ...

Mar 13, 2003 Power Train 63,510 mi

I WAS TOLD TO FILE A COMPLAINT, BECAUSE I THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN THE LATE MODEL MAZDA 626'S. I JUST SPENT $1700 FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION ON MY 1999 626 ES WITH 62000 MILES. THE DAMAGE OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS VERY SIGNIFICANT. MY MECHANIC WHOM I HAVE KNOWN FOR ...

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 16,028 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Power Train 16,028 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train

1999 MAZDA 626...JUST OVER 70K MILES...O/D LIGHT FLASHING...TRANSMISSION STUCK IN 2ND GEAR...HARD SHIFTING...RESEARCH REVEALED MANY MORE DRIVERS WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCE.

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train 40,009 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, IRREGULAR RPM'S WHEN IDLING, POPPING NOISE IN FRONT (SUSPENSION?) WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED I.E. HIGHWAYS, INTERIOR LIGHT FAULTY,

Feb 24, 2003 Interior Lighting 40,009 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, IRREGULAR RPM'S WHEN IDLING, POPPING NOISE IN FRONT (SUSPENSION?) WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED I.E. HIGHWAYS, INTERIOR LIGHT FAULTY,

Feb 24, 2003 Electrical System 40,009 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, IRREGULAR RPM'S WHEN IDLING, POPPING NOISE IN FRONT (SUSPENSION?) WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED I.E. HIGHWAYS, INTERIOR LIGHT FAULTY,

Feb 24, 2003 Suspension 40,009 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, IRREGULAR RPM'S WHEN IDLING, POPPING NOISE IN FRONT (SUSPENSION?) WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED I.E. HIGHWAYS, INTERIOR LIGHT FAULTY,

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train

1999 MAZDA 626...JUST OVER 70K MILES...O/D LIGHT FLASHING...TRANSMISSION STUCK IN 2ND GEAR...HARD SHIFTING...RESEARCH REVEALED MANY MORE DRIVERS WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCE.

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train 40,009 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, IRREGULAR RPM'S WHEN IDLING, POPPING NOISE IN FRONT (SUSPENSION?) WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED I.E. HIGHWAYS, INTERIOR LIGHT FAULTY,

Feb 24, 2003 Interior Lighting 40,009 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, IRREGULAR RPM'S WHEN IDLING, POPPING NOISE IN FRONT (SUSPENSION?) WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED I.E. HIGHWAYS, INTERIOR LIGHT FAULTY,

Feb 24, 2003 Electrical System 40,009 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, IRREGULAR RPM'S WHEN IDLING, POPPING NOISE IN FRONT (SUSPENSION?) WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED I.E. HIGHWAYS, INTERIOR LIGHT FAULTY,

Feb 24, 2003 Suspension 40,009 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, IRREGULAR RPM'S WHEN IDLING, POPPING NOISE IN FRONT (SUSPENSION?) WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED I.E. HIGHWAYS, INTERIOR LIGHT FAULTY,

Jan 27, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING . RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING . RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING . RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING . RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 16, 2003 Power Train 27,740 mi

IN JUNE 1999, I PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626. I HAVE 27,743 MILES ON IT. (I RIDE MOSTLY IN MY HUSBAND'S SUV). TWO DAYS AGO, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. THE DEALER TELLS ME THE 36 MONTH WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. I SAY WARRANTY OR NOT AT 27,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT BE SLIPPING--UNLESS ...

Jan 16, 2003 Power Train 27,740 mi

IN JUNE 1999, I PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA 626. I HAVE 27,743 MILES ON IT. (I RIDE MOSTLY IN MY HUSBAND'S SUV). TWO DAYS AGO, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. THE DEALER TELLS ME THE 36 MONTH WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. I SAY WARRANTY OR NOT AT 27,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT BE SLIPPING--UNLESS ...

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train 72,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHEN THE "OVERDRIVE" LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING ON/OFF. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER HOOD AND REAR OF VEHICLE AND QUICKLY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALER DIAGNOSED TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Power Train 72,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHEN THE "OVERDRIVE" LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING ON/OFF. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER HOOD AND REAR OF VEHICLE AND QUICKLY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALER DIAGNOSED TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Dec 26, 2002 Power Train 35,500 mi

1999 MAZDA TRAANSMISSION PROBLEMS

Dec 26, 2002 Power Train 35,500 mi

1999 MAZDA TRAANSMISSION PROBLEMS

Nov 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE FROM ENGINE AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER BROKE CAUSING STALL. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANFACTURER REGARDING RECALL 00V134000. MFR ADVISED V.I.N. IS NOT INCLUDED. TS

Nov 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE FROM ENGINE AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER BROKE CAUSING STALL. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANFACTURER REGARDING RECALL 00V134000. MFR ADVISED V.I.N. IS NOT INCLUDED. TS

Nov 14, 2002 Power Train

IT IS CRAZY TO HAVE TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSON AFTER LESS THAN 72000 MILES. THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE, THAT IT REALLY SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. IT'S REALLY SAD FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME THAT CAN BARELY AFFORD THE MONTHLY PAYMENT, THEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS. DT

Nov 14, 2002 Power Train

IT IS CRAZY TO HAVE TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSON AFTER LESS THAN 72000 MILES. THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE, THAT IT REALLY SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. IT'S REALLY SAD FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME THAT CAN BARELY AFFORD THE MONTHLY PAYMENT, THEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS. DT

Nov 6, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BLACK. DT

Nov 6, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BLACK. DT

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLES CLUTCH BAND WAS SLIPPING AND AS A RESULT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TS *NLM

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE VEHICLES CLUTCH BAND WAS SLIPPING AND AS A RESULT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TS *NLM

Oct 22, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND JERKS INTO GEAR. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS TURNING BACK AND FORTH INSTEAD OF ONE WAY WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO FALL OUT. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND JERKS INTO GEAR. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS TURNING BACK AND FORTH INSTEAD OF ONE WAY WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO FALL OUT. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. MR

Sep 3, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE SERVICED AND ALL FLUIDS CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF ON 8/13/02. NO TRANSMISSION OR FLUID PROBLEMS REPORTED DURING THAT SERVICING. NO OTHER PROBLEMS, LIGHT INDICATORS, OR TRANSMISSION RELATED ISSUES BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. ON 8/26/02, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, OIL FLUIDS BEGAN SPRAYING THE WINDS...

Aug 27, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE SERVICED AND ALL FLUIDS CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF ON 8/13/02. NO TRANSMISSION OR FLUID PROBLEMS REPORTED DURING THAT SERVICING. NO OTHER PROBLEMS, LIGHT INDICATORS, OR TRANSMISSION RELATED ISSUES BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. ON 8/26/02, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, OIL FLUIDS BEGAN SPRAYING THE WINDS...

Aug 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STALLING. SHE WAS TOLD BY MAZDA THAT THE EXTERNAL SPRING IN TIMING BELT TESIONER BROKE. MAZDA DOES HAVE A RECALL 00V134000 ON TIMING BELT TENSIONER, PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STALLING. SHE WAS TOLD BY MAZDA THAT THE EXTERNAL SPRING IN TIMING BELT TESIONER BROKE. MAZDA DOES HAVE A RECALL 00V134000 ON TIMING BELT TENSIONER, PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS ABOUT 2 MILES FROM HOME, ACCELERATING FROM A TURN. TRANSMISSION WENT "CLUNK" THEN NOTICIBLE HESITATION WHEN APPLYING GAS. WHEN CAR WAS PARKED, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. CHECKED AND NOTICED "BURNED" TRANNIE FLUID COVERING COMPONENTS. HAD CAR TOWED TO JAPANESE AUTO. REPAIR SERVICE...

Aug 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS ABOUT 2 MILES FROM HOME, ACCELERATING FROM A TURN. TRANSMISSION WENT "CLUNK" THEN NOTICIBLE HESITATION WHEN APPLYING GAS. WHEN CAR WAS PARKED, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. CHECKED AND NOTICED "BURNED" TRANNIE FLUID COVERING COMPONENTS. HAD CAR TOWED TO JAPANESE AUTO. REPAIR SERVICE...

Jun 17, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Steering

IN EARLY 2001,MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SQUEAKING LOUDLY.THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING.THE VERY NEXT MONTH I WAS DRIVING ON A LONG TRIP,STOPPED TO GET GAS,AND THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING.THE DEALER TOLD ME I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHICH I HAD NOT.IN MAY,2002 I AGAIN MA...

Jun 10, 2002 Power Train

IN EARLY 2001,MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SQUEAKING LOUDLY.THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING.THE VERY NEXT MONTH I WAS DRIVING ON A LONG TRIP,STOPPED TO GET GAS,AND THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING.THE DEALER TOLD ME I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHICH I HAD NOT.IN MAY,2002 I AGAIN MA...

Jun 10, 2002 Steering

IN EARLY 2001,MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SQUEAKING LOUDLY.THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING.THE VERY NEXT MONTH I WAS DRIVING ON A LONG TRIP,STOPPED TO GET GAS,AND THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING.THE DEALER TOLD ME I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHICH I HAD NOT.IN MAY,2002 I AGAIN MA...

Jun 10, 2002 Power Train

IN EARLY 2001,MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SQUEAKING LOUDLY.THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING.THE VERY NEXT MONTH I WAS DRIVING ON A LONG TRIP,STOPPED TO GET GAS,AND THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING.THE DEALER TOLD ME I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHICH I HAD NOT.IN MAY,2002 I AGAIN MA...

May 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT COLLISION AT 35 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED HEAD AND CHEST INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN.*JB

May 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT COLLISION AT 35 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED HEAD AND CHEST INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN.*JB

May 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 5000 MILES. JUST OVER A YEAR OF OWNING IT I HAD TO PUT NEW BRAKES ON THE CAR. IN APRIL OF 2002 IT NEEDED A BRAKE JOB AGAIN. FOR A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD IT IS HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. NOW THE BRAKES THINK THEY ARE ON AT ALL TIMES AND THE CAR VIBRA...

May 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 5000 MILES. JUST OVER A YEAR OF OWNING IT I HAD TO PUT NEW BRAKES ON THE CAR. IN APRIL OF 2002 IT NEEDED A BRAKE JOB AGAIN. FOR A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD IT IS HAVING TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. NOW THE BRAKES THINK THEY ARE ON AT ALL TIMES AND THE CAR VIBRA...

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS STALLING OUT WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE INTO SHOP FOUR TIMES ALREADY IN ONE MONTH, BUT THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS STALLING OUT WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE INTO SHOP FOUR TIMES ALREADY IN ONE MONTH, BUT THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Apr 17, 2002 Power Train

WITH THE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PROPERLY, TRANSMISSION WAS TOO YOUNG TO FAIL. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Power Train

WITH THE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PROPERLY, TRANSMISSION WAS TOO YOUNG TO FAIL. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Power Train

WITH THE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PROPERLY, TRANSMISSION WAS TOO YOUNG TO FAIL. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Power Train

WITH THE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PROPERLY, TRANSMISSION WAS TOO YOUNG TO FAIL. NLM

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 75-80 MPH THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED TO SMOKE FROM ENGINE AREA AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 75-80 MPH THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED TO SMOKE FROM ENGINE AREA AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT.*AK

Mar 23, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, AND VEHICLE CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN IN OVERDRIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Mar 22, 2002 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, AND VEHICLE CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN IN OVERDRIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Mar 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKES ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE WEAR OUT EVERY 10,000 MILES OR SO. THERE IS CURRENTLY 47,000 ON THE VEHICLE, AND I HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKES 7 TIMES!!! I NOTIFIED MAZDA USA, AND NOTHING WAS EVER DONE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD SEVERAL TIMES BY SERVICE MANAGER THA...

Mar 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKES ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE WEAR OUT EVERY 10,000 MILES OR SO. THERE IS CURRENTLY 47,000 ON THE VEHICLE, AND I HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKES 7 TIMES!!! I NOTIFIED MAZDA USA, AND NOTHING WAS EVER DONE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD SEVERAL TIMES BY SERVICE MANAGER THA...

Mar 11, 2002 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING JUST BEFORE I BEGIN TO SEE THE CAR SMOKING, I LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AND THERE IS TRANSMISSION FLUILD ON THE MOTOR AND THEN I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TRYING TO MOVE THE CAR...THEN THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK INTO THE GEAR.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Power Train

THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING JUST BEFORE I BEGIN TO SEE THE CAR SMOKING, I LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AND THERE IS TRANSMISSION FLUILD ON THE MOTOR AND THEN I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TRYING TO MOVE THE CAR...THEN THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK INTO THE GEAR.*AK

Feb 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED AT ANY TIME. TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED AT ANY TIME. TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 18, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION RECENTLY WENT OUT (NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY). AFTER TAKING IT TO THE MECHANICS TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, THE MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT MAZDA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS THAT GETS THEM THRU TO WARRANTY. AFTER SPEAKING WITH HIM, I SPOKE TO A FRIEND THAT HAD A NEIGHBOR THAT HAD TRAN...

Dec 28, 2001 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION RECENTLY WENT OUT (NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY). AFTER TAKING IT TO THE MECHANICS TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, THE MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT MAZDA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS THAT GETS THEM THRU TO WARRANTY. AFTER SPEAKING WITH HIM, I SPOKE TO A FRIEND THAT HAD A NEIGHBOR THAT HAD TRAN...

Dec 19, 2001 Seats

THE HEADRESTS ARE DESIGNED DEFECTIVE, THE METAL SUPPORT BAR SEPARATES FROM THE HEADREST AND RESTS AGAINST THE COVER. THE HEAD SITS ON THE METAL BAR. IN THE EVENT OF ANY TYPE OF COLLISION THE RESULTS COULD BE DISASTEROUS

Dec 19, 2001 Seats

THE HEADRESTS ARE DESIGNED DEFECTIVE, THE METAL SUPPORT BAR SEPARATES FROM THE HEADREST AND RESTS AGAINST THE COVER. THE HEAD SITS ON THE METAL BAR. IN THE EVENT OF ANY TYPE OF COLLISION THE RESULTS COULD BE DISASTEROUS

Sep 26, 2001 Seats Crash

WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT-HAND TURN, VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED TOTALLING THE CAR. IN THE PROCESS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED THUS CAUSING THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE NECK AND BACK INJURIES.*AK

Sep 26, 2001 Seats Crash

WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT-HAND TURN, VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED TOTALLING THE CAR. IN THE PROCESS, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED THUS CAUSING THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE NECK AND BACK INJURIES.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE STALLED AT 60MPH WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. DEALER STATED STALLING WAS CAUSED BY AN ENGINE ROD FAILURE AND WAS COMMON. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE STALLED AT 60MPH WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. DEALER STATED STALLING WAS CAUSED BY AN ENGINE ROD FAILURE AND WAS COMMON. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE STALLED AT 60MPH WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. DEALER STATED STALLING WAS CAUSED BY AN ENGINE ROD FAILURE AND WAS COMMON. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE STALLED AT 60MPH WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. DEALER STATED STALLING WAS CAUSED BY AN ENGINE ROD FAILURE AND WAS COMMON. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 75MPH ON FREEWAY TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS FREYED. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 75MPH ON FREEWAY TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS FREYED. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 20, 2001 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTS FLASHING ON ROADTRIPS WHEN YOU HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 80 MILES. THE LAST INCIDENT IT ACTUALLY CAME OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT 80 MPH. *AK

Jul 20, 2001 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTS FLASHING ON ROADTRIPS WHEN YOU HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 80 MILES. THE LAST INCIDENT IT ACTUALLY CAME OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT 80 MPH. *AK

Jul 20, 2001 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTS FLASHING ON ROADTRIPS WHEN YOU HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 80 MILES. THE LAST INCIDENT IT ACTUALLY CAME OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT 80 MPH. *AK

Jul 20, 2001 Power Train

THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTS FLASHING ON ROADTRIPS WHEN YOU HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 80 MILES. THE LAST INCIDENT IT ACTUALLY CAME OUT OF OVERDRIVE AT 80 MPH. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Power Train

CAR JERKS ON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION VERY BADLY. THE CAR DOWNSHIFTS EXTREMELY BAD. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Power Train

CAR JERKS ON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION VERY BADLY. THE CAR DOWNSHIFTS EXTREMELY BAD. *AK

Jun 3, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, THE CAR JERKS AND MAKES A SOUND, ENGINE REVS HIGH. *AK

Jun 3, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, THE CAR JERKS AND MAKES A SOUND, ENGINE REVS HIGH. *AK

May 4, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER GETS STUCK ON DRUMS OF WHEEL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

May 4, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

May 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER GETS STUCK ON DRUMS OF WHEEL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN STEERING,ON 19 MAR 2001. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS TOO TIGHT. REPLACED STEERING RACK AND PINION. ON 8 APRIL 2001 WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE STEERING RACK AND PINION BROKE, VEHICLE HAD NO POWER STEERI...

Apr 18, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN STEERING,ON 19 MAR 2001. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS TOO TIGHT. REPLACED STEERING RACK AND PINION. ON 8 APRIL 2001 WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE STEERING RACK AND PINION BROKE, VEHICLE HAD NO POWER STEERI...

Dec 28, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DRIVER NOTICED A JERKING, NO PRIOR WARNINGS. DEALER HAS CHECKED VEHICLE THREE TIMES. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION DELAYS INTO GERAS AND TRANSMISSION SLAMED INTO GEAR WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK BACKWARD. *YH

Dec 28, 2000 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DRIVER NOTICED A JERKING, NO PRIOR WARNINGS. DEALER HAS CHECKED VEHICLE THREE TIMES. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION DELAYS INTO GERAS AND TRANSMISSION SLAMED INTO GEAR WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK BACKWARD. *YH

Dec 12, 2000 Tires

BOTH FRONT TIRES' TREAD PREMATURELY WORE OUT WITH ONLY 16,000 MILES. MODEL SF408, SIZE P18570R14, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK *SLC

Dec 12, 2000 Tires

BOTH FRONT TIRES' TREAD PREMATURELY WORE OUT WITH ONLY 16,000 MILES. MODEL SF408, SIZE P18570R14, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Electrical System

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Structure

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Seat Belts

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Visibility

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Electrical System

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Electrical System

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Structure

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Seat Belts

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Visibility

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Nov 1, 2000 Electrical System

ON 10/13/2000 WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO CAME ON FOR A SECOND THEN SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT COME ON AGAIN, THE DOOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON & ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, KEYLESS ENTRY DID NOT SOUND, POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING, ...

Sep 16, 2000 Wheels

TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 4 X. SAID NOTHING WRONG CAUSE THEY DIDN'T HEAR IT. SHOULD I HIRE A MECHANIC TO GET REPORT OR TAPE RECORD THE NOISE? WON'T DRIVE IT MUCH (CAN'T TAKE IT ON TRIP), CAUSE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG W/WHEELS. DEALERSHIP SAID RE RECALL ON WHEELS, NOTHING WRONG DIDN'T NEED FIXED.

Sep 16, 2000 Wheels

TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 4 X. SAID NOTHING WRONG CAUSE THEY DIDN'T HEAR IT. SHOULD I HIRE A MECHANIC TO GET REPORT OR TAPE RECORD THE NOISE? WON'T DRIVE IT MUCH (CAN'T TAKE IT ON TRIP), CAUSE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG W/WHEELS. DEALERSHIP SAID RE RECALL ON WHEELS, NOTHING WRONG DIDN'T NEED FIXED.

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIRES WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE AFTER 13000 MILES( DOT NUMBER: Y7CD TIRE SIZE: P205/60R15 )

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIRES WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE AFTER 13000 MILES( DOT NUMBER: Y7CD TIRE SIZE: P205/60R15 )

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIRES WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE AFTER 13000 MILES( DOT NUMBER: Y7CD TIRE SIZE: P205/60R15 )

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIRES WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE AFTER 13000 MILES( DOT NUMBER: Y7CD TIRE SIZE: P205/60R15 )

Jun 21, 2000 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR CYCLING CAUSES ENGINE HESITATION/JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55-65 MPH.I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER 5 OR 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE THIRD TIME THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR OR CABIN HEATING /COOLING FAN BEING ON. THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN...

Jun 21, 2000 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR CYCLING CAUSES ENGINE HESITATION/JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55-65 MPH.I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER 5 OR 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE THIRD TIME THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR OR CABIN HEATING /COOLING FAN BEING ON. THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN...

Jun 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN DRIVING 10 MPH AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD AND WOULD NOT MOVE, CAUSING IT TO CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT WHEN BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL WAS VERY HARD. CONSUMER HAS C...

Jun 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN DRIVING 10 MPH AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD AND WOULD NOT MOVE, CAUSING IT TO CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT WHEN BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL WAS VERY HARD. CONSUMER HAS C...

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 00V074000 CONCERNING MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT DEALER SAID THEY DID NOT NEED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE CAP. HOWEVER, THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. *AK *ML

May 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 00V074000 CONCERNING MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT DEALER SAID THEY DID NOT NEED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE CAP. HOWEVER, THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. *AK *ML

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING A NORMAL SPEED AND UPON DPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL WOULD NOT TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSCTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFOARMATION. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING A NORMAL SPEED AND UPON DPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL WOULD NOT TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSCTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFOARMATION. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHENEVER VEHICLE REACHES 20-26 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK DURING THE FIRST YEAR, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL LEAK IN FRONT END, INNER SHAFT FAILURE, FRONT AXLES AND STRUTS FAILURES. *YH

Feb 23, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHENEVER VEHICLE REACHES 20-26 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK DURING THE FIRST YEAR, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL LEAK IN FRONT END, INNER SHAFT FAILURE, FRONT AXLES AND STRUTS FAILURES. *YH

Feb 17, 2000 Power Train

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ON DEC. 19, 1999. I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION STARTING SLIPPING IN REVERSE. ON FEB. 8, 2000 I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE ORDERED AND BRING THE VEHICLE BACK ON FEB 12, 2000. I PICKED UP TH...

Feb 17, 2000 Power Train

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ON DEC. 19, 1999. I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION STARTING SLIPPING IN REVERSE. ON FEB. 8, 2000 I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE ORDERED AND BRING THE VEHICLE BACK ON FEB 12, 2000. I PICKED UP TH...

Feb 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TRAVELING HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. *AK *ML

Feb 15, 2000 Equipment

WHEN TRAVELING HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. *AK *ML

Feb 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRAVELING HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. *AK *ML

Feb 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TRAVELING HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. *AK *ML

Feb 15, 2000 Equipment

WHEN TRAVELING HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. *AK *ML

Feb 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRAVELING HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. *AK *ML

Jan 26, 2000 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LIGHTS DIM FOR A FEW SECONDS AT NONSPECIFIC INTERVALS WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON

Jan 26, 2000 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LIGHTS DIM FOR A FEW SECONDS AT NONSPECIFIC INTERVALS WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON

Jan 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN RAINY CONDITION AND DRIVING 40 MPH, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID ABOUT 10-15 FEET AND HAVE A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FUR...

Jan 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

IN RAINY CONDITION AND DRIVING 40 MPH, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID ABOUT 10-15 FEET AND HAVE A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FUR...

Jan 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN RAINY CONDITION AND DRIVING 40 MPH, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID ABOUT 10-15 FEET AND HAVE A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FUR...

Jan 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

IN RAINY CONDITION AND DRIVING 40 MPH, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID ABOUT 10-15 FEET AND HAVE A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FUR...

Dec 29, 1999 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Structure

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Structure

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Interior Lighting

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Equipment

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Structure

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Structure

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Interior Lighting

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Dec 29, 1999 Equipment

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NEW, ON APRIL 8, 1999. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED PROBLEMS, THE CAR MADE AN ODD NOISE AND VIBRATION AT REST, THIS WAS REPAIRED, A MISSING BOLT FROM THE HEAT SHIELD . THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, REPLACED. WARPED WIND DEFLECTER REPLACED, AND BLOWN INT...

Oct 25, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MAKING A U TURN. WHEN CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP SIGN OR A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS WHEN SHE APPLIES THE GAS PEDAL. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MAKING A U TURN. WHEN CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP SIGN OR A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS WHEN SHE APPLIES THE GAS PEDAL. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MAKING A U TURN. WHEN CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP SIGN OR A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS WHEN SHE APPLIES THE GAS PEDAL. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MAKING A U TURN. WHEN CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP SIGN OR A STOP LIGHT VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS WHEN SHE APPLIES THE GAS PEDAL. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS UPON DECELEREATION. UNIT DOWNSHIFTS HARD, THEN O/D LIGHT FLASHES AND THEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT STARTS TO FILL WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID, CAUSING MUCH SMOKE AND A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE.

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS UPON DECELEREATION. UNIT DOWNSHIFTS HARD, THEN O/D LIGHT FLASHES AND THEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT STARTS TO FILL WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID, CAUSING MUCH SMOKE AND A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE.

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE WAS NOT CONNECTED DURING MANUFACTURING. MJS

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINE WAS NOT CONNECTED DURING MANUFACTURING. MJS

Aug 11, 1999 Suspension

LEFT LOWER STRUT BOLTS LOOSE AND BENT AND BROKEN CAUSING THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL FALL APART. NLM

Aug 11, 1999 Suspension

LEFT LOWER STRUT BOLTS LOOSE AND BENT AND BROKEN CAUSING THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL FALL APART. NLM

Jul 6, 1999 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR CYCLING CAUSES ENGINE HESITATION/JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55-65 MPH

Jul 6, 1999 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR CYCLING CAUSES ENGINE HESITATION/JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55-65 MPH

Jun 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER HAVING VEHICLE REPAIRED, INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE SURGES AND STALLS. ALSO, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY CABLE. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Electrical System

AFTER HAVING VEHICLE REPAIRED, INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE SURGES AND STALLS. ALSO, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY CABLE. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER HAVING VEHICLE REPAIRED, INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE SURGES AND STALLS. ALSO, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY CABLE. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Electrical System

AFTER HAVING VEHICLE REPAIRED, INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE SURGES AND STALLS. ALSO, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY CABLE. *AK

May 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHICH IS OFTEN TIMES HEARD OVER THE STEREO AND OCCURS AT SPORADIC TIMES.. DEALERS HAVE AGREED WITH THE UNUSUAL NOISE AND THEN WHEN THEY COULD NOT SOLVE IT TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NORMAL OPERATION AND PART OF THE EMISSIONS SYSTEMS. *AK

May 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHICH IS OFTEN TIMES HEARD OVER THE STEREO AND OCCURS AT SPORADIC TIMES.. DEALERS HAVE AGREED WITH THE UNUSUAL NOISE AND THEN WHEN THEY COULD NOT SOLVE IT TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NORMAL OPERATION AND PART OF THE EMISSIONS SYSTEMS. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION: SHIFT SHOCK , FUEL PUMP , MAKES NOISE .

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: SHIFT SHOCK , FUEL PUMP , MAKES NOISE .

Apr 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

TRANSMISSION: SHIFT SHOCK , FUEL PUMP , MAKES NOISE .

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: SHIFT SHOCK , FUEL PUMP , MAKES NOISE .

Nov 13, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY CAUSING STABILITY PROBLEMS.

Nov 13, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY CAUSING STABILITY PROBLEMS.