Transmission Failure problems of the 2002 Mazda 626

Ten problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2002 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mazda 626 based on all problems reported for the 2002 626.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2010

Automatic transmission failure.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2009

2002 Mazda 626 transmission chain failure. Car has only 72k miles on it, needs entire re-built transmission costing over $1900. 00.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2009

Transmission failure at 75,000 miles.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2007

Complete and utter transmission failure.

5 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2007

2002 Mazda 626 2. 0 w/ 39000 miles transmission has failed as reported by thousands on the net. Erratic hard shift occurred that almsot caused me to be in an accident. The od indicator began flashing right there after. I see no recalls for this although reported so so many times which I am very surprised. I see so many failures for this particular transmission . Very dissappointed! not many miles on this car.

6 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2007

2002 Mazda 626 2. 0 w/ 39000 miles transmission failed as reported by thousands on the net. Erratic hard shift occurred that almost caused an accident. The odometer indicator began flashing right there after. I see no recalls for this although reported so many times ,which I am very surprised. I see so many failures for this particular transmission . Very disappointed! not many miles on this car.

7 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2006

My 2002 Mazda 626 has a transmission failure with only 77,000 miles on it. It jerks when the gear shifts. The dealership said I need to have it replaced at $3,000.

8 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2005

Purchased a 2002 Mazda 626 lx 4 cylinder in Nov 2001. First transmission failure @ 30,000 miles. Replaced defective transmission with a new one. Econd transmission failure @ 59,000 miles. The car is used for office commute only. Proper maintenance works are done at the dealer's service center at regular intervals. All the service history is documented.

9 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2003

While driving, speed not estimated, the over drive light illuminated on the dashboard. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the owner that the transmission failed. Please provide any further details.

10 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2003

Major transmission failure again with my Mazda 626. Second time since purchase of the car. Original transmission failed at 5,000 miles and a rebuilt transmission was installed. Second major failure came just the other day.



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