Transmission Failure problems of the 2001 Mazda 626

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. After having the transmission rebuilt for 2k the transmission failed again at 120,000 miles while accelerating from a stop at an intersection on a uphill slant and almost caused a major accident with the cars behind me as I backed the car down the hill to the curbside. Ford needs to recall these horrible cd4e transmissions. I have had the transmission rebuilt again and the certified transmission shop tells me Ford has redesigned the drum for these transmissions (the part that failed both times) and they only release them 1 at a time from the Ford factory to transmission shops to avoid a recall on the previous design which failed all of their cd4e transmissions prematurely. This is very poor customer service on fords part and they should stand behind their product and not hide from their failures while sticking it to their costumers. I will not buy another Ford product again.

Transmission failure occurred the first time in early spring of 2003. My 626 had just turned over 53,000 miles when the transmission went. Called for a tow, transmission place said that it was likely to have to be a full rebuild. I called dealership, they called Mazda and Mazda paid for new transmission and tow, even though the car was out of warranty. This weekend, driving car, no sign of any issue, just had a fluid flush done on the car 6,000 miles ago so I know that is fine. Come home after a weekend of city driving and go to get in the car the next morning when the car will not shift. Stays in park no matter what gear I move shifter to. Taking it in again with only 45,000 miles on the ~new~ transmission that Mazda paid for the first time round. Car only had 98,000 miles on it and has suffered 2 different transmission failures.

My 2001 Mazda 626 2. 0l lx has 104,500 miles on it. Around 95,000 the transmission started shifting roughly. The problem got worse over time and at 104,500 miles I now need a transmission rebuilt. Every mechanic I have taken it to and talked to knows the problems with this Ford cd4e built transmission and are shocked Ford/Mazda has not done a recall on them. I am now looking at 2000 dollars in repairs. Please forward this complaint to Mazda along with all of the others and make them do what is right. So many people have been affected by these horrible transmission failures. Please help us all.

My Mazda 626, year 2001 has a problem with the transmission. At first the car would not go into reverse, then the entire transmission failed. I spoke with a CO-worker that had the same problem with her Mazda 626. Is there a recall on the Mazda. Please help me with the repairs, I can't afford to get the vehicle fixed.

3rd transmission failure. This one at 113k miles. Lucky this one covered by transmission shop warranty.

Transmission failure occurred at 80,000 miles. Rebuilder stated the plates were burned and installed standard soft parts kit with steel plates. Less than 2000 miles and 2 months later the transmission had a spontaneous failure. The failure occurred in the intersection of two 45mph streets in las vegas hazarding other drivers.

Called the local Mazda dealership, and talked to the repair center for a good few minutes. Told him about this website and how many complaints about the transmission there are, and he said that its not their fault. That they don't offer any discounts or anything for repairs like this. Also, have a problem with a misfire in my car. All after getting a new 1200 dealer only part. Do they care that they built a very horrible made car? no. I really think that they should be forced into atleast cutting the price down to half. Its just normal driving that is causing the transmission to fail, and the misfire. I haven't gotten it fixed for I spent 6grand to get the car, and now I have almost put in 6grand to keep it running. Really wished I had never gotten this car.

2001 Mazda 626 transmission failure at 113,000 miles and attempt to contact Mazda through customer services line resulted in long wait and no satisfactory answer.

The transmission failed 2 times both times replaced. . .

Mazda 626 year 2001 transmission failure, rpms went to 4000 by itself odometer light came on and flashed on dashboard instrument panel and car jerked badly. Had to have vehicle towed on 7/6/2007, and had the transmission fluid changed. Service technician found nothing wrong. Then on 7/9/2007 car wa s doing exactly the same thing. Had to have towed again to a different service institution awaiting results of estimate.

Two transmission failures. First at 76,000, 2nd at 101,000 miles. Had transmission rebuilt both times. There we 2 other 626's in transmission shop at the same time.

Automatic transmission failure on my 626 lx 2. 0 i4. These particular Ford transmissions are notorious for failing. It is verified to be a poor design and should be recalled.

Transmission failed twice. First time, just driving home from work and the second time after an hour highway drive.

2001 Mazda 626 ES v6 transmission failure at 78,000 miles.

Transmission failed, even after proper maintenance. 2nd transmission also failed 13 months later. 2001 Mazda 626 ES v6 2. 5l automatic transmission.

2001 Mazda 626 transmission failed while driving on highway. Could have been killed. Is at transmission shop right now being replaced. Only have approx 56 thousand miles on car, should not have transmission problems, I see many many other Mazda 626 have same problem. Mazda should have to pay even if off warranty.

The transmission failed in the consumer's 2001 Mazda 626.

On Saturday September 26 at around 3:00 pm I was driving down the florida turnpike in homestead when my 2001 Mazda 626 v4 started to spike in rpm's up above normal. At this same time I noticed that I started to decelerate in speed. I have never experienced this before and before this I have been extremely happy with my automobile purchase. Upon inspection of my vehicle I noticed that in drive and reverse my car would not move at all. I had to tow my car home and upon calling a mechanic I was informed that I had a transmission failure. Once I was able to get online I started to search for a new transmission and with great displeasure I found out that this was a common problem with the Mazda 626 line. I want to know why there has not been any kind of recall or acknowledgement of this issue by the government or by Mazda at all. Why is there no accountability when it comes to companies and faulty equipment? it is just like the saying goes ã‚??the poor get poorer and the rich get richer". My car is a 2001 and only has 35000 miles on it. I do not drive like a crazy person and drive a total of 8 miles a day to and from work. There was no indication of my transmission failing it just went from one moment to the next. Fortunately I was not on the busy part of the highway or on I-95 where there are large semi trucks going by at very high speeds. This could have ended worse than it did. Does someone have to die for the government to start doing what they should have been doing in the first place? I would like to think that my government would be more proactive than that. Please do not prove me wrong and investigate this issue before someone loses their life. Thank you very much.

I bought a Mazda 626 in August 2001. When the mileage reached 74,414 in early March 2006, the car could not reverse and was hard to go forward. I was told by the Mazda dealer that the transmission failed and the estimated cost for putting a re-manufactured transmission would be around $3,800. Since my car was out of warranty period, they could only give me a discount of $1,000. I did bring my car to the dealer for regular maintenance, and I believed they did not try their best to help me out even I told them there are lots of complaints about the Mazda 626 transmission problems. So I took my car to other service center for repairs, and the dealer charged me $80 for diagnostic fees. This car has cost me so much for repairs: fixing the transmission for $2,700, and I just worry that there will be more expensive repairs in near future.

2001 Mazda 626 only 68,000 miles, transmission totally failed $2,800 to fix!.

My 2001 Mazda 626 transmission failed. On June 6, 2003 we placed our 626 with jim ellis Mazda in atlanta, GA because the overdrive was flashing. The warranty repair order states "trans over heated. Needs updated cooler. Installed trans cooler. See ro for details. " two years later our transmission has failed, and after reading experiences from many other people who have had the same failure, this is due to a faulty transmission that Mazda has installed in their 626's. I feel strongly that Mazda knows about this problem and refuses to issue a recall, and will continue to deny this problem until something is done to force their hand and require them to face the problem.

Mazda 626 transmission failure, at 75,000 miles. Dangerous, especially if the manufacturer knows this transmission is faulty. Was travelling on a freeway in heavy traffic . . . Car stalled immediately. Could not move the car out of traffic lanes . . . Very dangerous result.

Mazda 626 2001 58,000 mi, transmission failure transmission was rebuilt for a cost of $2400.

I have a 2001 Mazda 626. I am being told by the dealer I should not drive the car due to the potential transmission failure could lead to an accident or death and property damage. My research shows that this vehicle has a history of transaxles failure and I want to notify the NHTSA of this issue.

Automatic transmission failure at 41,000 miles.

626 Mazda lx 2001, 46,000 miles, transmission failure. Dealer diagnosed as requiring full exchange (rebuilt) transmission. Originally quoted at $2,400. However after extensive complaint Mazda representative assisted w/charging for labor $700. 00 only. Mazda is being unfair with this situation. . . No car should be having this kind of failure at 46,000 miles. Looking to have entire job warranted . . . Warranty had just expired by 3 days when incident occurred.

2001 Mazda 626 4 cylinder automatic transmission failed. The car will not drive anymore. After driving it for a distance of 60 miles one day, I parked it, tried to start driving it again and it wouldn't go.