Problems with 1999 Mazda 626 POWER TRAIN

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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

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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 windshield and smoke poured from under the hood. vehicle stalled out in the median of extremely busy and congested georgia hwy 400. police and fire responded due to the amount of smoke and hazard of being stalled in median. vehicle was towed to mazda dealer who informed us that the transmission overheated and needs replacement at a cost of $2,700! my research has discovered several other complaints on the same issue. please advise as soon as possible.*ak

The vehicles clutch band was slipping and as a result the transmission had to be replaced. *ts *nlm

With the maintenance performed properly, transmission was too young to fail. nlm

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

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 that ford made the transmission for my car, and the funny thing is all of my family owns ford suv's ( brand new). should i for warn them that they are lookig at costly repair which may amount to paying double the price of the car? in the end i believe i have be ripped off by the car dealership. i will never buy mazda again, and tell everyone about this experience....." buyer beware"""...... *ak

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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 transmission problems with 2 different models of mazda cars. (626 and mpv). after he spent a couple months trying to get mazda to pay for his transmission, he found out that mazda issued a "dealer notice" that there was a design flaw in the transmission and to contact the mfg. for a transmission rebuild kit. (mazda does not pay for this of course, because it usually happens after the warranty runs out. i just spent $1,800.00 on a car that is only 2 years old! if mazda is aware of the problem and has not corrected it, then they should be responsible for having a recall and fixing the problem free of charge. please advise as to what you find out. thank you.*ak

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

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

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

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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 made a long trip,stopped suddenly for a wreck,with another incident of smoke from the engine.the dealer now says it is the transmission which i have seen noted multiple times as a defect on this web site.*ak

Transmission went out. vehicle will not go into reverse. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

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 models and that these particular transmissions were not sufficient to operate in a 626. her transmission failed completely and she had to replace it. she told me that the mazda dealerships are well aware of this particular problem and that there is a hundred-dollar "fix" that can stop the transmission from failing. i looked through your database online. the problem with mazda transmissions is well-known and well-documented and yet: 1. there is no recall. 2. mazda has never informed me of a potential problem or potential "fix." i suppose i will either have to take my chances with the "fix" and spend more money on a defective transmission that never should have been installed or pay approximately $2,000 when my transmission finally fails. if this is a documented condition which everyone seems to know about, what is nhtsa's position and why isn't mazda being called to bear responsibility for this obvious defect? thank you for your time. i await your response. *ak

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 the car on feb 12, 2000 and had to take the vehicle back because of a loud humming noise. again its in the transmission. this time they tell that the front pump went out on the transmission. feb 13, 2000 another transmission had to be ordered. when they first put the transmission in it was a remanufactured transmission. in the warranty agreement it states, "any repair or replacement of a covered component may be made with a functionally equivalent component, as determined by the administator. in the warranty booklet it states, "a mazda dealer will make necessary repairs, using a new or remanufacutred parts, to correct any problem covered by this warranty without charge to you. i do not want a remanufactured part on the vehicle. i bought the vehicle new, i expect a new part on the vehicle obiviously the remanufactured transmission did not work. *ak

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

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 half of 626 owners have had to replace their transmissions, only to continue to replace it as it will always go out again! *tr

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

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.

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 interior light fuses. the major problem of course is the transmission. car was taken to dealer on april 19, 1999 reported concerns with the transmission, shifting roughly, lurching and slipping at various speeds. technician test drove car, said there was no problem, did not do electronic analysis of transmission. i indicated my concern regarding the transmission to mazda corp. in the mazda care survey as well. on dec. 15, i went to dealership and demanded that a tech. ride with me as i expressed concerns. car had almost cut off while driving 3 days before. i had to rent a car to go to florida because i was afraid to put car on the road. car was left with dealer, and finally found to have transmission problem. they want to replace transmission, and then offer me a 12,000 mile warranty on the replaced transmission, when i currently have 35,000 miles remaining an my bumper to bumper warranty. this is inequitable, and unacceptable. this car was sold to me with a faulty transmission, and i want a replacement vehicle (new) or my money.

Rough shifting, slipping ,rough idle, overheating transmission. *tr