Mazda 626 owners have reported 1,425 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 34 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (567 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (296 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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Transmission failure. Car is parked, and won't go into gear. Seems to be a common issue for this make and model car. Read details...
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 Read details...
Since owning the Mazda 626 I have had a very big problem the transmission slipping. It will slip going into second gear. If its below 60 degrees the car wont shift into drive until the motor gets hot enough. The car is like this every single day and does it every time it is driven. Read details...
2000 Mazda 626 2. 5l auto. Complete transmission failure due to lack of fluid cooling. Design flaw is to blame. Trans fluid is in contact with cooling agent(air, antifreeze) for a distance of four inches. Read details...