Transmission Failure problems of the 1999 Mazda 626 - part 1

This is the 3rd transmission failure of 1999 Mazda 626. Car only has 136k miles.

Total transmission failure. My 1999 Mazda 626 4 cyl. Vehicle was heading south on i10 in phoenix when suddenly my speedometer went to 0 and smoke started pouring out from under my hood. Upon arrival at the aamco repair shop, I was told that the transmission needed to either be rebuilt or I needed to buy a brand new one. . . This cost me 4000 dollars to fix.

My Mazda transmission keeps on having problems. I avoid driving on free ways as I never feel safe to drive the car whose transmission may fail any time. I fixed it 1. 5 yrs before. Cost almost half of the car's worth. It failed again now. The estimate is again huge to fix it. It is failing even after rebuilding new transmission and changing the faulty parts. I believe that there is some thing wrong in design itself and have no confidence that fixing it will resolve the issue or make it safe for driving. I am avoiding driving it for safety reasons. I contacted Mazda explaining the problem. They advised that "recalls are mandated by the federal government, not by individual car manufacturers". I am writing this letter in a hope that the problem will be probed and my vehicle be recalled.

The contact owns a 1999 Mazda 626. While driving 65 mph the transmission overheated and failed. This was the third transmission failure for this vehicle. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause. The current and failure mileages were 136,000 miles.

My transmission failed on July 22 due to over heating etc.

1) events leading up to failure- normal non-daily usage. Maintenance on transmission within the previous year. Driving on PA turnpike, the transmission failed. 2)consequences- towed to transmission repair shop 3) what done to correct failure- total repair/rebuild of transmission. Cost over $2500. 00.

The dollar figures are approximate. In February 2002 my daughter and I purchased a used 1999 Mazda 626 with an automatic transmission from wilson Dodge in torrington CT, 06790 for $9000. Part of the original purchase was a promise to install a sun roof for $500. The warranty was for 60 days or 2000 miles. We were told that the transmission on the car was its second. Under normal circumstances, I would take that as good news. A faulty one is replaced. How often does a transmission fail? in April (about 5 ã‚ 10 days after the warranty expired), the transmission needed replacing. The cost was estimated at $2300. After attempting to get this covered by the dealer in good faith, I authorized the installation of a rebuilt transmission. During this negotiation I had to endure with some snide remarks from some of the other sales people when I mentioned that another dealer would have taken care of this. Their response was ã‚yeah. They say that because they did not sell you the car!ã‚쳜 (the warranty on the rebuilt transmission was 1 year or 12,000 miles) the sunroof cost was forfeited leaving a balance of $1800. It was agreed that I would pay $300 a month until the balance was done. In April of 2007, the same issue occurred. The transmission failed. I did some research and found that Mazda had used an inferior transmission in its 626 models. . Read more...

Transmission failing at 120,000 miles.

: the contact stated while driving on the freeway at 65 mph, the vehicle geared down suddenly. The contact pulled off of the road and the vehicle was towed to an independent transmission shop. An independent mechanic at the shop determined the transmission had failed and would have to be rebuilt. The mechanic informed the contact this was a common occurrence in these vehicles. Updated 7/13/2006 -.

Transmission failure, automatic with 4 cyl Mazda 626 1999.

Have a 1999 626 with 72000 miles on it and transmission has failed. I understand that this is not an isolated incident with 626 owners.

I own a Mazda 626lx (4cyl) year 1999. The car has never been in any kind of accidents or any harsh conditions. It currently has 102,000 miles on it. I just had a major transmission failure right on the state highway while driving in the right lane. The transmission failed and would not even pick-up a first gear. I had to call a towing truck and now I am facing a major repair bill. I filed an official complaint with Mazda customer service, however that is all they could do for me. I would like to point out, that Honda has a first tune-up at 100,000 miles, not a major repair! I think this is unacceptable.

Transmission failed after 80,000 miles. I had it repaired and I am still having problems with the transmission overheating a year later. I now know that the problem is the the transmissions Mazda used the the 626 were too small for the larger 626 cars.

Complete transmission failure.

Transmission failure - 1999 Mazda 626. Mechanic indicated that transmission overheated causing failure.

The contact owns a 1999 Mazda 626. The contact has experienced transmission failure twice. She only had the vehicle for approximately six months when the first failure occurred. While driving 45 mph, the engine light illuminated. She took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the transmission failed. The transmission was rebuilt and a year and a half later, the vehicle would not shift into reverse and the contact felt as if the gears were jumping when driving. She returned to the repair shop and was informed that the transmission failed again. She does not believe that a vehicle should go through two transmissions within two years. The vehicle is currently parked in her driveway. The current mileage was 87,000 and failure mileage was 76,000.

Transmission failure made it impossible for me to move my car ,and allowed emergency vehicles to access an mva further ahead in traffic.

Normal city driving. Automatic transmission failure. Overheating, catastrophic. Rebuilt.

Mazda 626 transmission failure with only 69,000 miles in the engine. Bought the car brand new and perform routinely maintanance on it and it still failed.

At approximately 65,000 miles, the transmission failed, with fluid spraying the interior of the car with fluid, shorting several fuses. The family (one baby, one toddler and 2 parents) were stranded 300 miles away from home and needed an expensive tow and repair. The transmission was replaced with a re-build.

Was not experiencing any problems. My car just died in the middle of the road. Transmission failure- Mazda 626- 60,000 miles.

My Mazda 626 transmission failed withuout warning. I have heard there is a classaction suit against Ford for this transmission. A new transmission is needed that is estimated at $2000. This car is nothing but problems and something should be done about it.

Dealer diagnosed with bad transmission 96,000 miles. This is high mileage, but not high enough for transmission failure.

While driving 40 mph transmission failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

In may of 2004 we were returning from albuqurque, nm and suffered a transmission failure in our 1999 Mazda 626. We had the transmission replaced and on 7/13/2004 while returning from phoeniz, az we suffered another transmission failure.

Transmission failure.

1999 Mazda 626 transmission failure.

The transmission failed without warning. The consumer had the transmission replaced three times, however they continue to fail.

After starting the vehicle transmission failed. Vehicle was unable to accelerate. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

My sister and I own a 1999 Mazda 626 lx. I was driving out of town when my transmission failed. In order for the car to move I had to put it in overdrive. Once the car was going at 60 mph it was okay but going any faster and the od light would start flashing. I am very upset because a majority of my friends that own Mazda's had transmission work done. Since Mazda/Ford would not take responsibiblity for faulty work the owners of these crappy cars are left with huge bills. We have to pay 1450. 00 for this. I am definitely going to file a lawsiut because if so many consumers are complaining then they need to take action ASAP.

Transmission failure at 58,000 miles. Brought to Mazda in July and told that the transmission was overheating.

Transmission failure.

Transmission failure on 82,000 --1999 Mazda 626 lx. Have most of maintenance on time -- have records. Transmission oil leak started at 2000 when car was under 5000 miles, I went to darcars Mazda dealer for at least 5 times, never got my problem solved.

Nar 07-15-2003 the consumer experienced problem with transmission failure a little after 60,000 miles. Dealer notified.

Transmission failure in 1999 Mazda 626lx.