Transmission Failure problems of the 1997 Mazda 626 - part 1

I have a 1997 Mazda 626 with a Ford cd4e transmission. I have read numerous stories of early transmission failure with this transmission. I am experiencing it myself. I have filed numerous complaints and the only thing I have accomplished it put wear and tear on my keyboard. I also have a 1998 Buick lesabre with a plastic intake manifold. It has 124,000 miles on it and the engine sounds like a diesel. This defect has been known to cause premature engine failure in numerous cases. What is going on? I would vote to fire all the Ford and general motor engineers. I am a disabled man stuck with two pieces of engineering stupidity. All I can do is every once in a while is to beat on this keyboard and feel like there is nothing I can do about this. Is there? the injury is to my trust as well as my wallet.

The Mazda I own is a 1997 Mazda 625 with a cd-4e Ford automatic transmission. It has 96,000 miles on it and the transmission is failing. I have read where numerous people have replaced this transmission multiple times only to have it fail again and again. I have filed this complaint with several agencies and I have never been offered a solution or even a response. Numerous people are in the same boat and desperately looking for some recourse. I really wonder if anyone out there really cares that we are being forced to deal with a totally defective transmission which should have been recalled years ago. This is total highway robbery.

Automatic transmission failure. Vehicle will not move in reverse gear.

97 Mazda 626 2 liter engine, auto transmission failures. 1st transmission went out at 80,000, 2nd one went at 105,000, 3rd failure at 124,000.

Transmission failure. . .

Transmission failed on a Mazda 626 '97 4cyl, hardly 9 years after manufacture. I had to replace the whole transmission on the vehicle.

(see complaint # 10149676) after having the right front cv joint replace just the day before, transmission failed again @ 72,650 mi. From a cold start, the car was allowed to warm up before being put into drive (approx 5 min. ) the car was driven approximately 1/4 mile in 30 mph stop and go traffic when, after a complete stop, the car suddenly acted like it was in neutral. Even though the gear shift was still in drive. The same thing when put into reverse gear. I managed to get the car to the side of the road and turned off the ignition. Five minutes later I restarted the engine, put the gear shift in drive, and voila! I'm moving again. Another 500 feet further down the road? the same thing. Standing there idling with the gear shift in drive, no reverse, nothing. Had it towed to a transmission shop. Estimate: $1500. 00 to fix this cd4e transmission again. I have decided to not have this transmission fixed this time and will trade the car in, at a substantially lower value (because the dealers all know the track record of this cd4e gem), for a Honda accord. Which I considered buying instead of the Mazda 626 back in late June of 2000. Mazda north american operations, in my opinion, should liable for monetary reimbursement to their customers for out-of-pocket expenses, lost time and wages, and aggravation on the basis that they have been fraudulent. Signed, former Mazda customer.

Transmission failure twice.

97 Mazda 626 lx transmission failed for the third time completely (cd4e).

I bought a new 1997 Mazda 626 in October of 1996. The transmission failed at 60,000 miles, so I spent $1800 on a new one. That transmission failed after only one year, so I had that repaired. Now, 2 years later, the transmission has failed again.

1997 Mazda 626 transmission failure.

Transmission failure on 97 Mazda 626 automatic transmission after approx 15000 miles.

Transmission has failed twice, at 91k and at 120k. Both times the symptoms were the same, and very similar to those of other 626 transmission failures; jerky shifting, shaking at idle, loss of certain gears, etc.

I have had numerous transmission problems with my 1997 Mazda 626. I have reported it to Mazda corp. And no action has been taken. My transmission failed for the first time in Aug. 2002, a GA Mazda dealer admitted that Mazda is aware that the this year make & model had transmission problems. Due to this admission my transmission was replaced and I split the cost 50/50 with the dealer. Now two plus years later, I am told today by a CA Mazda dealer that my transmission is going out again. The CA Mazda delaer also admits that this year make & model has a known transmission problem, but warrants that technically it is not the responsibility of the dealer to offer such information. . . But only to try to fix the problem at hand. They stated they were being nice by telling me to not put any more money into the car because it will probably only be a temporary fix and I may experience another transmission failure later. This is ridiculous that a major us car manufacturer can get away with selling a defective vehicle for this many years. Py perusing the internet I have found many complaints, and documentation showing that Mazda 626's ranging from 1994-2000 have known transmission problems. Yet Mazda dealers & car lots across the country are still able to sell these cars. It is not fair to the consumer, and it is not fair to those who value and depend on the auto industry to deliver safe and well engineered cars. Please look into this matter, how many more complaints will it take!!.

While driving 50 mph, the rpms shot up and the speedometer dropped due to transmission failing. Vehicle is being repaired . Please provide details.

The transmission failed at 80000 miles . The motor mounts , water pump,oxygen sensor , catalytic converter , got spoiled and the check engine light keeps blinking.

While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Automatic transmission failed. The tires would spin but the vehiclewould not move. The consumer called every salvage and junk yard but no one had the transmission.

Transmission failure of my 1997 Mazda 626 at just over 79k miles. The incident occurred while I was on a highway type road at a speed in excess of 55 mph, which could have resulted in damage or injury. This vehicle has been meticulously maintained according to Mazda warranty specifications. I have been informed by Mazda that I do not qualify for after warranty assistance, even though they have issued a TSB for the issue in question and I was never informed of same by no less than 3 Mazda authorized service stations.

Transmission has failed at 55000 miles for no reason.

Catastrophic transmission failure on my 1997 Mazda 626 4 cylinder automatic.

Mazda 626 '97, transmission failure.

1997 Mazda 626 - auto transmission failed 3 times. Cost to repair - 2300. 00. Not fixed yet.

Bought '97 Mazda 626 lx used with only 67000 miles on it. Soon the "o/d off" lamp keeps blinking and it changes gear roughly. It is said the transmission will fail soon and will do no good even if you change the tranny with $$$$. . Read more...

Transmission failure at 78,000 miles. Rebuilt installed under extended warranty. Failed again at 90,000 miles. Will not go into reverse unless I speed up engine. Mazda needs to 'fess up to this problem. I tell everybody I know and I know a lot of people. I have a 1987 chev celebrity wagon 130,000 miles and original transmission, shifts like the day I bought it! Mazda please see what gm is doing right.

Our 1997 Mazda 626, 76,000 miles suffered transmission failure. Repair shop has indicated a replacement cost of $2500. I feel this is an equipment failure that ought to be reimbursed by Mazda.

Cd4e transmission failure.

!997 Mazda 626 auto transmission failing . . . With only 38,000 miles!.

Automatic transmission failure 1997 Mazda 626.

Transmission is failing on out "97 Mazda 626. Loud clicks and jumps on accelerations. Not the cv joints.

1997 Mazda 626 transmission failure. The car has 100,000 mile and the transmission is a tost. It looks like there are tons of other Mazdas with the same problem. It should be recalled.

Transmission failure for 1997 Mazda 626 lx with 58,000 miles cost over $2500 to repair.

I own a 1997 Mazda 626, at 57,000 miles my 2nd transmission has failed. My first transmission failed over a year ago at under 50,000. Mazda dealers do little more than laugh about this problem and of course give me a bid for a new transmission. It is my understanding that Mazda knew of this problem and did nothing to correct it and allowed the warrenties to expire without informing owners of the defect.

Automatic transmission failing; blinking lights; rough shifting. (note: I have two 97 Mazda 626 2. 0 ltr cars. One auto trans has failed totally, and this is my second one that is starting to fail. ).

Transmission failure- car is serviced on a regular basis- one drive 87,000 miles no towing or heavy loads.

The over drive light all of a sudden blinked, and the transmission failed.