Six problems related to power train have been reported for the 2000 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mazda 626 based on all problems reported for the 2000 626.
Transmission overheated on the freeway, blew out temperature gauge and no longer shifted after that. Speed sensor stopped working. Had to get rebuilt transmission and transmission cooler and several other parts replaced. The repair only lasted 6 months before the transmission went out again. It just slipped gears and stopped shifting in the middle of the road.
My 2000 Mazda 626 (automatic) began "jerking" during acceleration. While accelerating there is an initial pause and then the car jerks as speed increases. It seems as though the car is having difficulty switching gears. Within 10 minutes the check engine light came on. I immediately went to a repair shop. They indicated the error codes suggest there is something wrong with the transmission converter and that I will need to replace or rebuild the transmission. Estimated costs for this are from $3100 to almost $4000.
Transmissions failure on the 2000 Mazda 626.
Car was purchased less than six months ago from days Chevrolet in acworth GA. As per aamco transmissions of union city georgia, car will need a rebuilt transmission to function properly.
When the brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The vehicle had 2 transmission replaced. The rack and pinion and power steering failed. The consumer requested reimbursement.
I own a 2000 Mazda 626 with only 90,000 miles. I have been stranded several times in this car and spent over $3000 parts and labor. I had to replace the catalytic converter, several sensors, master break cylinder, cv boots, and rack and pinion. Now I am having trouble with the transmission and the ac. The mechanic says I need to rebuild the trans and replace the ac compressor. This is another $3000 or more. I am very disappointed in this situation. I plead with you to take action on this. I have checked several web forums and found similar problems. Please, please make Mazda accountable for building such bad cars. Fyi, I am very, very diligent in general maintenance. Thanks for your time. Chris.