Automatic Transmission problems of the 1999 Mazda 626 - part 1

Automatic transmission problems.

I purchased a 1999 Mazda 626 automatic 4 cylinder vehicle. After driving the car for approximately 10 minutes the vehicle starts to jerk and the tachometer gets very erratic as is the shifting. The vehicle now uses excessive gas and the jerking motion has continued. It is my understanding (after going online to check this problem) that Mazda is aware there is a problem with this transmission but won't issue a recall or provide any assistance for the problem.

My 1999 Mazda 626 transmission has been acting up a lot. From what I have found with research Mazda used the Ford probe transmission in the production of the 626 up until 2002. The transmission that comes with the car is designed for a smaller, lighter vehicle and thus it is doomed to fail, no matter how many times you replace it. I cannot afford to pump $2,000 into a car that is going to have the same problem down the road. Plus even if I could afford it, I can't find the part in tampa, FL. Mazda should be forced to upgrade all 626 2. 0l i4 transmissions for free, as they made no attempt to correct the issue.

1999 Mazda 626 - replaced transmission 75-80 k miles. Now 110 k miles and beginning to observe same symptoms prior to last failure. Transmission design is defective.

I noticed problems right away after I bought my car from my mom. She rarely drove it, and I drive approximately 500 miles a week. First the car wouldn't not go into drive, then it would not move at all. A friend of mine is a mechanic and found that the trans. Cable had come detached. After time consuming repair, the car was fine for a week. Now the car only goes into drive when I first put it into second. It slips in and out of overdrive. The transmission is obviously faulty.

Automatic transmission on a 1999 Mazda 626 has failed for a second time. Car's automatic transmission was replaced around 60,000 miles and now needs replacement again at 122,000 miles.

1999 Mazda 626 , 2. 0 l at stopped on highway. Got it towed with the help of auto club. Diagnosis says the car need transmission work. Now need to spend nearly $3500. 00 to get the car running. This is more than the car's value. I could find from the net that this model has extensive transmission problems. Still there is no action from the manufacturer's side to correct these problems.

1999 Mazda 626 automatic transmission went out. This is a constant issue for this model car.

The transmission on my 1999 Mazda 626 had failed for the third time now. The problem has been repetitive and requires continuous expensive repairs. After extensive research, I have found that the transmission on this specific car is common occurrence with very high failure rates. I want the manufactures to recall the transmissions of provide reimbursements for my past repair bills.

1999 Mazda 626 automatic transmission problems has been rebuilt two times in less than one year. Now it is out again I have too much money in it,too quit now. Some one needs to do something to help.

While driving home, automatic transmission wouldn't shift into 2nd or 4th. Transmission was rebuilt at approx. 98,000 miles. At a cost of $2,800. 00. Car now has approx. 160,000 miles and transmission needs rebuilt again. Have heard alot of complaints about this problem. Car is otherwise in great shape, can't afford a new car so I guess I'm stuck again paying to have a transmission repaired that Mazda knows is a major problem and they refuse to do anything about it. Can we all get a little help with this problem??.

Transmission on 1999 Mazda 626 2. 0 automatic failed and needed to be re-built. The odometer reading was 114,200 miles. Re-build occurred in September 2007.

We bought this car for our son in 2005 with about 55,000 miles on it. It now has 120,000 miles and is in need of its 4th transmission (rebuilt)! it is also on its second engine. I've never heard of anything this bad. Has Mazda done anything to correct this?.

Automatic transmission locks up, burns up and car no longer moves.

1999 Mazda 626 major transmission problems Mazda shop told me $4500 to fix.

I am the owner of a 1999 Mazda 626 lx and at 118,000 miles and no signs at all the transmission went out on my car. I am a mother of 2 and I also baby sit for a living. I had 3 children with me when the transmission completely went out of my vehicle and left us on the side of the road. Thank god for cell phones. I never had any signs of a problem at all nor was I aware that there have been complaints about the transmission in the 626 until this happened to me. I still have 4 payments on my vehicle since I bought it used and I am heart sick that I am still paying for a vehicle that I am unable to drive. I wish that I had known about all of the problems with the 626 before I purchased mine.

The 626 lx model made by Mazda in 1999, seems to have major transmission problems. There have been complaints sent by people with the exact model and year with the exact same problems. Due to the lack of complaints, Mazda does not wish to take responsibility for their faulty transmission.

Transmission problem, shift gear locked up, o/d off blinking, checked by Mazda dealer, recommend rebuild transmission.

I own a 1999 Mazda 626 with known transmission problems. This is extremely unsafe for my daughter to drive.

Purchased this vehicle and transmission has been faulty. Aware that this is very common as each transmission shop that I have called for repair detailed exactly what it was doing before I even told them about it. Repair cost of $2000 with addition of transmission cooler and 12 month warranty were fairly costly and warrants a recall on this vehicle.

The chain in the transmission is "breaking" off the teeth of the sprockets. Car sputtering and jerking. Makes a clicking/popping sound. Have contacted Mazda only to be told I would have to have the transmission rebuilt.

I purchased a Mazda 626 (1999 model). The transmission is now overheating. This is such a prevalent problem that Mazda needs to pay for it. Putting a Ford transmission in a big Mazda was a huge mistake and then need to make restitution for the thousands of dollars those of us who got duped must pay. Bottom line: they manufactured ticking time bombs and all transmission rebuilds do is add a few seconds to the bomb counter.

Transmission replaced twice in Mazda 626 first time under warranty at 20 plus miles and just replace again at around 130 plus miles. Very disappointed in this car. Called the first time and reported to Mazda home office and nothing was never done on my complaint.

Transmission went out; failure to engage and overheating when running; had to have transmission completely rebuilt at 85k miles.

Replaced 1999 Mazda 626 transmission three times in 100,000 miles.

The contact stated the vehicle jerked while driving. He took the vehicle to a mechanic, and they were unable to diagnose the problem. Also, noticed the check engine light and the odometer light flickered on and off. At one point, the vehicle would barely move while attempting to accelerate. In addition, the contact smelled something burning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. After the diagnostic test they found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact traded the vehicle in and no longer owned it. Updated 03/28/06.

I have a Mazda 626 1999 model. The transmission went bad at about 80k miles last year and I had to send it to a shop (spending over $1600 for it to be rebuilt). In less than 1 year, the same problem occurred and was more serious. Now the car starts very slow and takes several minutes to reach 40 mph. Whenever I try to speed, the rpn going up wildly and does little to speed. Recently I just searched several internet bulletin board and found out many Mazda 626 owners have the same problem. They point out that Mazda admitted that they put a Ford transmission meant for a small-sized cars on its Mazda 626 model. The government should force Mazda to recall the model and ask them to reimburse all 626 owners for repair. Until the problem is solved, this will be my last Mazda car.

I was driving in my Mazda 626 99 lx on hwy 41 to chicago and near milwaukee it lost power and slowing down. I pull down to the side. I try to start the car again and found that the car doesn't move. I have to tow the car to nearest Mazda dealer.

The 1999 Mazda 626 that I purchased had cost me over 4,000 in transmission repair cost and had been the worst mistake of my life.

Driving for a couple of hours, 1999 Mazda 626 the transmission od light flashes and the transmission overheat and blows the extremly hot transmission fluid out into the envronment and onto the exaust pipe and engine component and could cause a fire. . Read more...

While driving,the vehicle stalls the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull over. The driver tried to restart,but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide additional information.

Driver was accelerating up on a hill and vehicle started decelerating. Then, vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control, pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and took the it home. The next day, driver was unable to shift the vehicle in reverse and unable to move it.

I have a 1999 Mazda 626 and I have changed the automatic transmission on this vehicle twice. The transmission has overheated twice. I have the regular maintainance on this vehicle and have spent $5000. 00 for both transmission.

Complete trans failure at 76,800 miles. Required a complete rebuild 1950. 00.

Engine and transmission both faulty. Engine did not reverse, soon after engine exploded.