Two problems related to noises during shifting have been reported for the 2001 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mazda 626 based on all problems reported for the 2001 626.
Vehicle bought new. Automatic transmission - overreving, shift hunting, hard to engage, slipping, noise, vibration, engine hesitancy. Transmission replaced at 5512 miles with rebuilt unit; rebuilt unit is worse than original.
2001 Mazda 626 lx transmission. Transmission problems: shift hunting, lurching, inability to select gears, vibration, noise, harsh starts, slow starts, chugging, slipping. Second transmission in vehicle (dealer/warranty rebuilt transmission installed by dealer).