Five problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1998 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving down the rode the transmission just began to lurch, shift in and out of gear, no warning at all, very dangerous. No transmission light or check engine light illuminated.
I purchased a 1998 Mazda 626 8/14/01 approximately 29700 miles. Began experiencing a problem with overdrive approximately 9 months thereafter. No problem found. Recently the transmisson has been slipping approximately 86000 miles. On 1/6/05 the vehicle will go into drive but will not accelerate at all. Researched this info on the web, it seems several consumers have had the same problem. Recall needed. . Read more...
I am complaining about my 1998 Mazda 626. This car has been trouble ever since day one. I have had to replace the timing belt, the drive axles twice, and put in 4 transmissions. I have had the car since 2002 and had to replace the transmission every year. I could hardy make my car payments for having to spend extra money to repair my car.
Transmission was replaced.
While driving the transmission went. The vehicle is at dealership for repair.