Automatic Transmission problems of the 2002 Mazda 626

Transmission downshifted while driving on the freeway. While trying to maintain speed to exit the freeway, the engine started to overheat. As soon as I was able to pull into the local gas station parking spot, the engine died. The transmission appears to need a rebuild.

2002 Mazda 626 transmission broke on me at 107,000 odo .

Auto transmission has constant problems with leaking and shifting. Tons of complaints online of problems with these cars. Why cant something be done about this like a recall?.

94,000 miles on my 2002 Mazda 626 and the transmission is shot and struts were worthless. Was stranded on the road when the car would go in reverse but was difficult to operate in drive and at slower speeds and stop signs/lights.

I have Mazda 626 year 2002. It had around 53,000 miles on it. Very low mileage and well maintained. One day, while driving on the highway, there was sudden jerking motion and od light began to flash, after which the car slowed down and was moving at a very slow speed. (on the highway). As and when I stopped/slowed, the car had difficulty to gain speed. Some how, I got it home after which , it would not move forward. Neutral and reverse gears worked fine. Took it Mazda dealer in troy, and they said a bad transmission. First they said that they will get a new transmission and they were charging exorbitantly. Later they said that it would be rebuilt for the same amount of money. I took my cart to a transmission shop and got it repaired. I have read online that there are numerous numerous people who have had issues with transmission with Mazda 626. I called up Mazda company and complained about it. But my words fell on deaf ears something needs to be done, Mazda knows about this issue and has not addressed it.

I have a 2002 Mazda 626 and on July 5,08 my car trans stopped working while I was going uphill. I had to swerve the car to keep it from rolling backward into another car.

No events lead up to my failure. We own and have a well maintained Mazda 626 and it stopped driving the other day. No warning or problems prior to this - just stopped running. While we were driving the vehicle it started to not accelerate or shift erratically and roughly.

I am truly disappointed in the service and quality received by Mazda. When I bought my 2002 Mazda 626 in 2005 I took my car in approximately 1 week later to let them know that my engine shakes. Mechanic says that's the way it is supposed to me (although no other car that I've been in did that). As time went on & things got worse we discovered that our engine mounts were broken. We seem to have to change our brake pads every 3 months. We took our car in today because our car was "jumping", find out our transmission is shot. Im a single mom and do not have a 6 figure job , but has had to dish out $ all the time for the repairs on this car. It is merely a work vehicle and I don't travel much other than that. I've been put behind on bills and now is told to replace my transmission it will be $2000. It is frustrating. Its no wonder why so many people love toyotas and hondas.

Mazda 626 was built with a bad transmission that has had problems since 50,000 miles. The car started forcefully shifting, and now will have problems accelerating. This happens every time I drive it since 50000 miles with conditions getting worse. Nothing has been done yet to fix the problem accept my mechanic says I need to either rebuild this transmission or put in a new transmission.

Replaced Mazda 626, year 2002 transmission at 48,000 speedometer miles. Dealer installed re-manufactured transmission. Said they are not required to install new. Re-manufactured transmission is now failing at 69,000 speedometer miles. Also, service bulletin was issued for this transmission requiring the installation of an additional transmission cooler because of overheating (bulletin # 05-005/02). Mazda does not cover the cost for this.

-the contact stated that when driving the 2002 Mazda 626 and trying to accelerate the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate. The contact stated that when this happened there were no warnings indicating problems with the transmission. The contact had the vehicle towed to an auto repair shop ,and was advised that the transmission had to be replaced. The current and failure mileage were both 71,000. Updated 04/12/07.

At around 30000 miles we took the car to the dealer complaining of a stuttering problem when accelerating and insisted there was something wrong with the transmission. Dealer found no obvious problem but did replace the fuel filter. Took the car back several times for this still, no problem. At around 89000, took the car back in because transmission "jumped" into reverse. Dealer stated transmission looked fine but recommended a flush so we did. Dealer also stated tran-axles were cracked/rusted so we replaced them at a cost of $500 (dealer said this was a very unusual problem and that it was probably a bad part). The next day, I noticed transmission fluid on our garage floor. I called the dealer and took it back ASAP. They said there was a broken seal and they replaced it. A few days later while driving the car, the check engine light came on. I called the dealer and scheduled the car for another appt. Later that same day, while sitting at a busy intersection, the car would not accelerate. I was able to make it to my office a 1/2 mile away and called the dealer. They said to bring it in. We were able to get the car there by driving it in d1 late at night as to avoid traffic. Dealer examined and confirmed the transmission was shot. I questioned as to why a week earlier the transmission "looked good" and they only recommended a flush. No answer to this question. Dealer credited back the flush and sent the car to a local shop for the transmission overhaul. Still do not have car back three weeks later. All service/repairs have been done at the dealer. If problem was addressed when first brought in, warranty would have covered the much needed repair. Mazda obviously has made a mistake and is not owning up. Many people transport children in this style of vehicle and Mazda needs to recognize the harm that their customers face. Will also be contacting mo attorney generals office to file a complaint.

When stopping at a stop sign vehicle would not move when given gas. Car never pulled well when driving. The car was taken back to the dealership before it broke down. They said there was nothing wrong with the transmission in the 626. In less than 9 months the car stopped pulling all together.

Without warning, the transmission on my 2002 Mazda 626, v6 2. 5l efi, quit shifting into 4th gear. There is no mention in the owner's manual of a time frame to check the fluids. However, I have looked on the net, and I certainly do not seem to be the only person with this problem. My wife and I just moved to a new town. This leaves us with no vehicle to get back and forth from work. So now we must rent a car out of pocket to get back and forth to work. Just to pay the $1500 to fix it. As of yet, we have not taken it to get fixed b/c were waiting on a ride to the car rental.

Automatic transmission will no longer work in reverse.

- the contact replaced the transmission on a 2002 Mazda 626. The first failure occurred was 27,000 miles. The second incident happened without prior warning while driving on the highway at a speed of 60 mph. The second failure mileage was 75,000 miles. During the second failure the transmission dropped out of the vehicle. The part was available. Updated 02/27/07.

: the contact stated while in drive, the vehicle will not shift into first gear. The vehicle must manually be put in first, second, then drive. An independent repair shop determined the transmission needs to be replaced. Updated 02/07/06.

I have had no problems on my 2002 Mazda 626 (4 cyl) until about 2 months ago. My car hesitates to go from park into drive. I have taken it to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong with the transmission. Before that I took it into the auction where I work and they checked twice and said it was the transmission. I also took it to another service place and they said the same thing.

The contact stated while attempting to parallel park the vehicle it would not come out of reverse. There were no prior warnings indicating there was a problem with the transmission. A local mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.

My 2002 Mazda 626 gave out on me while I was driving on the highway going 70 mph. Had to stop and pull over. Have the car towed over 60 miles home to have it towed to Mazda for them to charge 170. 00 to tow and check the car to tell me it was my transmission and my warranty was up a week before. Would not give me the warranty to cover the transmission.

2002 Mazda 626, 4 cylinder automatic car drove fine until 2 days ago when it started stuttering on takeoff. Took it to a maintenance shop who said 1st gear is pretty much gone and the transmission will need to be replaced. Researching on the web has indicated that this IA common problem for the 4 cylinder Mazda 626 automatics.

2002 Mazda 626 customer states that he has had transmission replaced and it needs to be replaced again* consumer states that dealer replaced with remanufactured transmission and wants to be reimbursed for the 2nd transmission. The consumer stated the vehicle is shifting hard. When the consumer took the vehicle to have the transmission fluid, it was discovered that the fluid was black, which indicated a premature fluid breakdown. The consumer stated Mazda installed a Ford cd4e transmission that was too small for the vehicle; thus causing the transmission to overheat and the fluid to breakdown prematurely.

While traveling at about 40 mph vehicle hesitated to accelerate. Vehicle was taken into a shop for repairs, and results showed that the vehicle needed a new transmission.

My 2002 Mazda 626 had a major transmition failure at 45000 miles. I took it to the Mazda dealer at the fist sign of this problem while it was still under warranty. I was told that all the problems I was having was normal. Warranty ran out on December 31, 2004. It cost me $3100 to fix the problem. I took it in for burnt transmition fluid. The dealer just changed fluid ,and said that it was normal for the fluid to be like that.

While shifting vibration came from the front of the vehicle. Also, driver noticed that the transmission would down shift on its own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

My transmission jerks when you put in gear and when you brake and hit the gas. The transmission acts like something is wrong. I took it to the dealer, senator Mazda on florin rd in sac. And they told me it was the motor mounds that needed replacing but when I took it to another car repair place they said that nothing was wrong with the mounds or the transmission that the 626 has a jerky transmission and to watch it in the future.

Transmission on my 2002 Mazda 626. It will not go forward. My mechanic has informed me that Mazda is aware of this and has choose not to do anything. Are they waiting for someone to loose their life before they will step up to the plate and correct their problem.

The automatic transmission on my 2002 Mazda 626 i4 failed and had to be replaced by Mazda service in mississauga, ontario, canada.

2002 Mazda 626 lx, transmission is jerky, brought to 3 different dealerships, told me that it is a characteristic of 626's. Very worried that something might happen soon if something isn't done. Going to contact Mazda today.