Three problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 1999 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car have a knocking noise when you first take off. I sent it to the Mazda dealership and was told that it was my transmission and it would cost $4000. 00 to fix it. Then it took it in for a second opinion and was told it was my transmission also. I have done my research and notice that there are several complaints with the transmission. Over the years I have had the car I have taking it to the dealership to get repairs or the normal service. I think that it is very unusually that everyone is having the same problem, and that the Mazda dealership will not do anything to help with this problem. That is not professional for there company and they will lost business like that.
I have a 1999 Mazda 626 lx 2. 0 that I purchase in October 2001. What seemed to be a pretty reliable car turned to crap in 2003 when the transmission failed suddenly without much notice. I had the transmission rebuilt at aamco (the biggest rip offs on the planet next to Mazda) for $2650. 00. The car ran fine for 2 more years when once again with out much notice the car starts making a grinding noise in reverse, I took it back to aamco where they told me that I once again needed a replacement and that my extended warranty just ran out "go figure". So here I am left with this car that I owe $1500. 00 on and I need $2000. 00 worth of work. I come to find out that I am one of many with the same problem with this car. Thanks Mazda, after much research I bought a Honda a much more reliable car.
The contact complained about vehicle problems on February 27, 2001, when driving at 60 mph the vehicle shook. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact stated transmission needed to be replaced and the dealer replaced it. The contact stated on March 15, 2005 the engine had to be replaced because it was running hot, the engine was replaced by a local mechanic. There was no warning and no noise. The head gasket and alternator failed. Updated 11/16/05.