Problems with 2000 Mazda 626 POWER TRAIN

I am complaining about the transmission. i have had 3 transmissions to my car since i bought it. i am needing a 4th transmission. shifts hard on downshifts to upshifts usually at 2nd gear. makes a humming noise to the transmission. the dealer put 2 trans. in and the same is occurring again. brakes are also messed up- squicks horrible even when i just put new ones, struts are all out, have had in my first yr of purchased, three transmissions, 1 air conditioner replaced, 1 roof liner was to short replaced, 1 recall, reverse sometimes works- you have to regear it to make sure it is on reverse-cause you don't want to go forward when you want to backwards, i have to at times put the gear in neutral to start my car- because it won't start on park at times. i am a very dissatissifed customer who will not buy another mazda car again. my car needs another transmission to it. i have proof of all work done to this lemon from the dealers. *ak

Engine check light and battery light came on, came on five times, the first time dealer replaced broken idler pulley belt bolt, second time dealer replaced alternator, third time dealer replaced ignition switch, fourth time transmission range sensor was replaced, and fifth time clutch pedal switch was replaced, at this time engine check light is on again.*ak consumer states when the vehicle was driven off the lot the first day, there was a horrific screeching noise from the right front wheel, consumer assumed that it was a new car noise and it would eventually go away, consumer was inforemd that something had slipped in the wheel area, over the next two weeks consumer complained to the dealer that vehicle was making an extremly loud thumping noise, the problem was diagnosed as the freon system which was then flushed and then refilled to the correct level, which was done to take out the air bubbles in the air condition line, also the air condition was blowing hot air, the center console would not latch, numerous componets were replaced on the vehicle due to the engine light coming on and the problem still exists.*jb

Consumer stated intermittently the engine roars and vehicle will lurch backward when in reverse.*ak. consumr also stated it happens when vehicle is in drive, the engine will roar and the tires start to spin, also the drivers seat belt is not retracting properly, the gear shift is making noises and it is difficult to go from drive to park etc.*yd

When consumer started up car itcould not be put in gear. took to dealer, and they adjusted the problem. consumer felt that there still was a problem because it happened again. but, consumer was able to put in gear. mechanic said problem was caused by putting hand on top of gear shift lever. consumer felt this did not make sense.*ak

Shifting bracket continually falls off. the transmission doesn't shift into proper gear ( drive reverse etc) until trying a couple of times. the engine reves itself from 2000 to 4000 without pressing down more on gas pedal. the transmission will not shift from 2nd to first until you reach 50mph or release gas repeatedly while driving. this is very hazardous on any road. sometimes the transmission downshifts while driving on highway over 55mph. this is extremely dangerous. i have had cars almost hit me in the rear. this happens on a daily basis. i have been looking for a transmission replacement and the cost is over $2000. book value is not much more the car has 117585 miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle had a history of problems. the contact was advised to purchase a new transmission. the current mileage was 53,296. the failure mileage was 12.

I own a 2000 mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. i have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. i had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. now i am having trouble with the transmission and the ac. the mechanic says i need to rebuild the trans and replace the ac compressor. this is another $3000 or more. i am very disappointed in this situation. i plead with you to take action on this. i have checked several web forums and found similar problems. please, please make mazda accountable for building such bad cars. fyi, i am very, very diligent in general maintenance. thanks for your time. chris. *nm