Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Mazda 626 - part 2

I purchased a 2001 Mazda 626 in July of 2002 and have had extensive problems with the tires on the car. I've had to change usually two tires at a time every six months. As of today along with problems with the tires my transmission blew out and I'm being quoted $3,300 to replace it. This shouldn't be happening on any car that is only four years old. It has 72,000 miles on it. I've researched this problem and have come across 200 other individuals that have had this same problem with the transmission. Some of them with brand new Mazda's and some of them with the same car that is older than mine. It's amazing to me that Mazda can get away with selling this car for so long with this same problem. I have three children that are in the car with me daily and I almost had an accident when the car died on me in the middle of a busy road. But yet, Mazda can continue to put this car on the road even with all of the same complaints. My parents had a 1994 Mazda 626 that they purchased brand new with zero miles and they had the same exact problem, had the car repaired and it happened again within two months. They are astonished that the Mazda 626's are still on the road when they havn't corrected the problem and have the nerve to sell this car with pride in their dealerships.

I just bought a used 2001 Mazda 626 from carmax in sterling, va in November of 2005. The vehicle had 29,400 miles on it on the date of purchase. Now it has 33, 000 miles, and the car began to frequently jerk, the "o/d off" light came on. . . Then the car would not move. I've since read about others with similar issues with this vehicle, and find that there is nothing being done by Mazda to rectify the situation. So, I want to document my problem with the vehicle in the hopes that something will be done in the near future.

Dead transmission on a 2001 Mazda 626 lx.

On January 21, 2005 I took my car into tuffy muffler shop in toledo, ohio for possible transmission problems, or it need a tune-up badly. . . It has 93k miles and is a 2001 626. After checking it out, I was told the transmission was fine but it definitely needed a tune-up. Three weeks later the transmission went out while on a skiing trip 12 hours from where I live. Had to stay over 2 days in a hotel and purchase a used $400 truck to get back home. Now fighting with tuffy about their negligence to properly perform a minimum transmission check.

My transmission had to be replaced on my 2001 Mazda 626 this week. I had a previous problem with the internal coolant in 2003 which also cost me money. Last week I had to replace the catalytic converter. This car has given me nothing but problems since I've owned it. I do not feel the problems I've been having should occur in a 2001 automobile when regular maintenance is kept up.

Yes I purchase a certified used 2001 Mazda 626 the summer of 2003 for my graduation gift from high school, no having the car for 3 years I am now looking to trade in my car or buy me another one. With 91. 000 miles on my car, my transmission has gotten to be replace. I could not move my car in drive while I was in overdrive. I could only use overdrive once I have gotten over 50. The next day I made a appointment and they told me my overdrive had burnt out and I had more internal failures on my transmission and they could not determine what made the transmission repair. They told me they would have to put in a remade transmission for $2700. I am really piss of at Mazda. For one they dealer said they could not do nothing and the transmission warranty runs out a 3 year or 36,000. What type of bs is that for a transmission warranty.

I have a 2001 Mazda 626 ES, and as of yesterday, my transmission gear cable broke. I took my car to the dealership here in atlanta, and one of the reps informed me that they have been receiving quite a few cars such as mine with the same problem. A friend of mine (brenda jackson) has the exact same car as mine, and her vehicle had the same problem 3 weeks ago. All of the cars seem to have more than 50,000 miles on them, and this problem is not even covered by the extended warranty.

Complaint received via e-mail. , I am writing this in reference to my 2001 Mazda 626. In the summer of 2004 I took my Mazda 626 into Mazda because the transmission was not shifting properly, the car had about 49,500 miles on it. They serviced the transmission and said it was low on fluids, and sent us along. Then, on November 10, 2004, 2001 Mazda 626 was in the shop at a certified Mazda dealership getting the transmission replaced, the cost of which I was partially held responsible for. Mazda picked up the tab for the transmission, and in return I was charged for the labor and a 60,000 mile service. I am well aware that I am not the only person to experience problems with the Mazda 626, the web contains testimonials from others who experienced the same problem, some at lower mileage. Something should be done about the faulty transmissions that Mazda has been using. I am sure they were well aware of the defects. The problem has been ongoing since 1996.

2001 Mazda 626 transmission overdrive not working, broke at 60 mph on interstate with only 40,000 miles on vehicle and had to pull over in a hurry possibly causing an accident.

1)car was jerking,transmission was reving on my 2001 Mazda 2)took it took the dealer after I broke down,said the transmission was bad & needed to be replaced. 3)transmission was replaced twice,but still having transmission problems.

My 2001 Mazda 626 automatic transmission has burnt-up twice with a total of 90k miles. The problem seems to be well documented with this model and I want to know what the manufacture is going to do about it. The first failure was replace by Mazda and the secound appears to be my responsability even though I've only logged 50k on the replaced tranie. I have performed all the maintenance and each time I have them look for the problem the answer is always the same until it fails; it's normal for this car! the other answer is to buy the extended warranty which is a waste considering they already know of the problem and the fix. I'm tired of having to pay to fix a problem that's stranded me on the highway, caused traffic jams and towing fees and left me with a car that costs me more in repairs then it's worth.

Purchased auto in July 2001. I drive a great deal and took my car religiously in for service to the dealer. Upon getting an oil change at about 30k miles I had to get my engine replaced due to a defective oil filter. Transmission (clutch pak) burned out at 100k miles. No help from Mazda. They actually had my car for over a month and wanted me to pay another diagnostic fee for hooking the car up to the machine. No estimate was given. Mazda associates constantly were unavailable and hung up on me many times.

2001 Mazda 626 - 6clyinder automatic transmission - bought brand new and brought it in regular according to recommended maintanence schedule. After 30,000 miles the transmission is shot. Had to be replace with rebuilt transmission.

Hello, I am writing to inform you of a transmission problem I have with my madza 626. I have taken it to my mechanic and have talked to 3 others and they all tell me the same thing. This is a common problem with the automatic transmission on the madza 626. I bought my car new in 2001 and it has almost 99,000 miles. I have been told that it will cost me $2500-3000 to fix it. My mechanic says it will be cheaper for me in the long run to trade it in and get a new car. I am forced to get a new car because my 2001 madza 626 does not run. This car needs to be recalled.

Automatic transmission burnt out! car was towed to workshop and remanufactured transmission needed to be put in cost $3100. Was little over 3 years from purchase date, therefore was not covered under warranty. The problems did not stop there, in about 50 days, "check engine" light came on. . . Took it to the same place who worked on the transmission. Technician reported new problem unrelated to automatic transmission, new service cost $500. The car cost me big $$$ in maintainance. . . . Don't know if this is the end of the problems. . . Mazda 626 owners watch out!.

Mazda 626lx transmission went three times and the car is only 3 years oldmobile.

I have a 2001 Mazda 626. The over drive light began to flash, within 15 minutes I was at the dealer. I need a new transmission. My car is not showing any signs of failure. The light keeps flashing. I put an external transmission radiator and the light has not turned on. I have to replace my brakes 4 times in six months. They say it is my driving. How can this be? once it took them a week to put brake pads. That Monday they said it needed rotors and did not have the parts. That Friday I picked up my car and they said it did not need rotors after all!!! they rented me a car, 2 months later my credit card was charged for the weeks rental. Besides this the national city mile of cars wescott Mazda-kia dealer are sexist and discriminate against women. The customer service guy (tom) called me an ass and never apologized even after I told his boss.

Transmission burned out at 60,000 miles. Since its out of warranty, Mazda wont handle responsibility and offer help.

In August 2001, I purchased a Mazda 626. In may 2003, I started to experience major problems with the car. At 23,000 miles, the following had to be replaced: transmission assembly, thermostat and radiator sub-tank. At 31,000 miles, my car was in the shop for 11 days in order to replace the following: mass air flow sensor, fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator, valve idle air control, thermostat gasket, and the throttle body gasket. My car is nearing the end of its 3 year/36,000 warranty and I am frightened about how much future repairs will cost, as well as the overall safety of the car.

The transmission burn out and the vehicle would not shift at all.

While traveling on the highway, the transmission burned out.

My car was purchased February 2001. Several months later my transmission was replaced because the transmission stop shifting.

Consumer has been experiencing problems with transmission. Owner took vehicle to dealer for repairs several times, only to have a rebuilt transmission installed at 5000 miles , and it is worse than the original transmission.