41 problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1999 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Mazda 626 sedan repeated transmission failures & problems related to the transmission.
1999 Mazda 626 -complete transmission failure in March,2003. Replaced with rebuilt transmission for $2048. 00 - Jan-2006 - complete transmission failure again. I have also replaced catalytic converter twice, within one years time.
The transmission failed.
Consumer was driving on interstate when the "overdrive" light began blinking on/off. Consumer then noticed smoke emitting from under hood and rear of vehicle and quickly pulled to the side of the road. Dealer diagnosed transmission had failed. Ts.
Consumer stated that while driving at 30mph and without warning the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer notified. Ts.
I purchased my 1999 Mazda 626 in December 2000. Since that time, there exists an obvious problem with the transmission, which downshifts roughly and has threatened to fail on numerous occasions. Recently, a friend who has the same model told me that Mazda installed Ford transmissions in their 626 models and that these particular transmissions were not sufficient to operate in a 626. Her transmission failed completely and she had to replace it. She told me that the Mazda dealerships are well aware of this particular problem and that there is a hundred-dollar "fix" that can stop the transmission from failing. I looked through your database online. The problem with Mazda transmissions is well-known and well-documented and yet: 1. There is no recall. 2. Mazda has never informed me of a potential problem or potential "fix. " I suppose I will either have to take my chances with the "fix" and spend more money on a defective transmission that never should have been installed or pay approximately $2,000 when my transmission finally fails. If this is a documented condition which everyone seems to know about, what is NHTSA's position and why isn't Mazda being called to bear responsibility for this obvious defect? thank you for your time. I await your response.