15 problems related to overdrive light on 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.
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.
O/d light blinking, wont stop, cannot engage or disengage o/d function.
O/d light flashing, and gears slipping.
I bought a 2001 Mazda 626 in 2002 with 23,000 miles up until now haven't had any problems. I was driving down the freeway and my overdrive light started blinking, the car made it home I took it to the shop and they said my transmission needed to be rebuilt. There is only 117,000 miles on the car, so I got online and searched the problem and come to find that there are pages upon pages of Mazda 626 owners with automatic transmissions who have or had the same problem's. The shop that I took my car to said Mazda/Ford made a bad transmission for several years!!!. I wish the car manufactures would make up for there mistakes and not keep passing them onto the consumers. . Thanks tim keblis.
2001 Mazda 626 lx with 76,000 miles on it began having its o/d off light flash on my dashboard. Then my shifting in my transmission went out. Then the transmission went out completely. Car was in excellent condition before this and the only reason must be a faulty transmission. I am a student and am having to work overtime to pay for a new transmission, which may also fail due to the electrical problems inherent in the transmission.
My 2001 Mazda 626 has had two transmissions installed and now installing the third one @104000 miles first time the overdrive light flashed and would not shift into the proper gear at 53000 miles we had to fight with Mazda north America for several weeks to take care of it. Also wheeler Mazda in yuba city did not help or care witch the car was purchased at new. I have had the car serviced at the dealer for all recommended service. Now the second one just went out @ 104000 miles and the Mazda rep for Mazda north America will not help at all. The cost to repair this one is2,900 dollars. I have 3 children and one on the way. This is not what I expect from a new car that has been well taken care of. The axles went out @ 70000 miles the stereo went out 2 times in the first month. The 2nd transmission started squeaking for about 10 minutes then the transmission just quit. Thanks.
2001 Mazda 626 lx 4 cyl auto trans. At 80k miles, after long highway trips, the o/d off light started flashing intermittently. Then, there was difficulty shifting, then the entire transmission failed. I have had two transmission rebuilds at a cost of $3500 over the past 2 years. It has been a year since my last rebuild and I am seeing the same problems again. I have seen reports all over the internet sitting similar problems. I am not happy with this vehicle at all.
My 2001 Mazda 626 was brought to the dealer while still under warranty due to a burning smell in the engine. The car also smelled musty as if water were leaking somewhere. The dealer adjusted the moonroof screws out in the parking lot and claims no burning smell was present. At approximately 50 miles over the warranty, the stereo display stopped illuminating and Mazda would not cover the $300 repair. At around 70,000 miles, the overdrive light suddenly began to flash continuously. The car started to chug up hills and jerk when shifting into drive. I notified Mazda immediately, thinking it was an electrical problem as stated in the owner's manual. The dealer said to drive it in. On the way, the car quickly got worse, would not accelerate over 40 mph and stalled while merging onto the highway. The car was unable to go into reverse. The dealer said, "bad news, you need a new tranny". Unprofessional and ignorant words to me. I paid another transmission company for towing and a rebuilt transmission since Mazda wanted over $3,000. He stated that many Mazda 626 transmissions have been failing too early since they were built with a Ford transmission, not capable for a car like the 626. Mazda must have had some good reason to offer 0 percent financing then suddenly stop making the long existing and once reliable 626. I strongly feel that the numerous and similar complaints should be investigated. There are probably several other owners of the 626 out there repairing their transmissions too early and unaware to file a complaint. Thank you for your time.
Started with overdrive light flashing on/off. Car hesitates and chugs when you step on the gas from a stopped position. Jerks while shifting and transmission is failing. I have had all the recommended services done including tune up, oil change and transmission fluid flush. The car has 73,000 miles on it.
Vehicle broke down and o/d off light flashed. Vehicle overheated. Had not been repaired. Extended warranty declined to pay for services.
Less than one month ago I had a flashing engine light on my 4cyl-Mazda 626. The dealer claimed it was the converter and changed that out. Now the o/d light is flashing and the transmission is not shifting properly. I have taken it to two shops for checking and of course it is the transmission. I have not and cannot have it repaired at the recommended costs. . And still pay the car note. Also, I do not think I should have to replace it at 68,000 miles on a car that has been serviced and maintained properly.
Transmission failure at 65,000 miles. Flashing o/d light. Replaced transmission in 2/05 after $300 75 mile tow. 07/06 at 83000 miles o/d light engages automatically. Cannot get above 50 mph. Shifting from 1st to 2nd very rough. Dealership unable to identify problem without computer code that does not show any diagnostics.
2001 Mazda 626 automatic 4 cylinder transmission began to fail. Overdrive light would flash, auto would not move, like trans was left in neutral. Mazda dealer said transmission was bad, $2100 to replace. In process of being repaired off warranty, will take 1-2 weeks.
O/d light flashing tranny new then fixed four times thereafter. Still having shifting problems. 2001 madza 626lx. Started at about 50,000 miles. About $1000. 00 out of pocket expences sure to incur more.
O/d off light began to flash when vehicle's total mileage was about 76,000 miles. Informed by the dealer that transmission had overheated and required replacement. Vehicle's warranty had expired thus dealership refused to cover expenses of repairs.