14 problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 1997 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1997 Mazda 626 lx l4 2. 0l 120,625 had to have a complete transmission rebuild cd4e cost $2,539. 00.
Driving to work one day in normal traffic when was unable to accelerate past 55 to pass other cars in traffic. Then when I stopped at light I was unable to accelerate at all leading to the car not being able to more in any direction other than reverse. Car required a new torque converter, pressure plate, forward drum, and the assembly kit. Total cost from aamco was 1830 before I had them replace transmission mount and drivers side trans axle.
I have a 1997 Mazda 626 that the o/d light has begun flashing and the engine light has come on. After the o/d light comes on the transmission begins getting jerky. The error codes indicate a torque converter problem in the transmission. I have 99,500 miles on the car and had the transmission oil changed at 75,000 miles because I read that these cars have a history of bad transmissions. I called two Mazda dealers and they told me these cars have bad transmissions and it will cost around $3,000 to replace.
At 62,000 miles overdrive light began flashing, transmission began shifting like a worn out 3 speed, diagnosed by several shops. I was told transmission has a design flaw, sell car before major problems occur. Repaired transmission, valve body and solenoid pack, torque converter replaced. 1,500 dollars total. At 100,000 miles same problem except I have no forward or reward motion. Car is sitting under my carport, cost to repair 2,500 dollars requires a transmission.
First incident: 9/2/had to have transmission completely rebuilt after it failed on @ 61,360 miles. Replaced master o/h kit, torque converter, direct housing, shift kit, hub, chain, band, oil filter, oil. $ 2,062. 70.
Transmission suddenly would not change into high gear and had no reverse. The next day it was worse. I took it to aamco and they did a complete rebuild of transmission and torque converter to the tune of $2,000.
Transmission failure on 97 Mazda 626 automatic transmission after approx 15000 miles.
A month after we bougth this car we've had problems with the transmission. We've replaced two O2 sensors ($300. 00 each) and the torque converter valve ($450. 00). Check engine light stays on, stating problem inside transmissions. Now overdrive light comes on and blinks when it comes on and starts to blink this means the transmission is melting and your car will quit on you while your driving down the road. Also, when you press on the gas the rpm's top out but the speed doesn't increase. I had the gas pedel all the way to the floor board and the car had no power. Hopefully, this problem with the transmission failure will be resolved by you, since Mazda see's nothing wrong with building cars that can possibly hurt or kill someone.
Repeated failure of cd4e automatic transmission and torque converter. Dates - 11/02/2004 and 08/29/2006. Both times transmission was reconditioned by local repair shops (middletown transmission amd mecca transmission, inc).
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I own a 1997 Mazda 626 lx, which I bought used with 36,000 miles. At approximately 60,000 miles the transmission seized up, stranding my wife and I. Had car towed to dealership, where they informed us we needed a new transmission. Their exact words were: "we have good news and bad news. The bad news is that your warranty has expired. The good news is that we have a new transmission in stock. " we then shopped around and found a less expensive transmission shop that gave us a one year guarantee, and came recommended by a mechanic friend of ours. One year and two weeks later, the transmission is overheating on long drives, spewing transmission fluid out the vent cap. Mechanics tell us we need a new torque converter, they think. In any case, we'll probably need another transmission soon. We're dumping the heap and buying a Toyota camry. I'm appalled to see page after page of nearly identical complaints about the 1994 - 1998 626s. Mazda does not acknowledge the problem. How dare Mazda/Ford do this to hard working folks who just want to drive a dependable vehicle?.
O/d light starts blinking at highway speeds. When blinking the transmission shifts harshly in first and second gear. The problem can be corrected by turning of the engine. I took it to a Mazda dealer and they stated that the torque converter was sticking, and a new transmission is needed at a cost of approximately $2,800. This is a replacement transmission, the original was replaced at approx. 25,000. There appears to be something defective about this transmission or else it would not be failing so often.
1997 626 Mazda transmission! this transmission will not hold up! I've had it replaced 2 times (over $3400) and the previous owner once. It went out with me at 66k. It's acting up again and I'm told the need $2500 more to correct the problem. The transmission shops have told me the transmission is a piece of junk! it's been parked for over a year because I can't afford the repair bill and also I can't in conscious sell to any other poor soul!.
Torque converter clutch failed causing a jerk feeling when the transmission shifts. Nlm.