Table 1 shows 19 common power train related problems of the 2001 Mazda 626. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (58 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (27 problems).
2001 Mazda 626. Transmission shifting cable falls off shift lever on transmission. Once occurs, can not shift out of whatever position you are in at the time of the failure. Mazda sells a new cable kit with new/adequate cable to transmission connection device ($180). Read details...
The transmission in my 2001 Mazda 626 i4 has failed twice. The first time it failed at 118,000 miles while I was accelerating from a stop at a intersection almost causing an serious accident with the cars behind me. Read details...
Transmission o/d lights flashing and does not move in the first gear or shift to second either has happened on free way also which is very dangerous. My wife drives with kids Read details...