Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Problems of Mazda MAZDA6

I took my car to the Mazda dealership after having experienced the 'at' light come on and a jolting in shifting gears and a real " drag" when trying to accelerate. I was told that the following fault codes "'torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid intermittent" and "transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch" indicate that I need a new transmission. I called the manufacturer because I was shocked that I would need a new transmission for a 5 year old car. I only average 12,500 miles per year, have had regular maintenance, have never heard of a transmission breaking down on such a " young" car. I believe they built the car with a poor quality product and now they will not take responsibility for it. Even prior to the current mileage I had noticed that the car was jerky and "bucks" and not powerful when accelerating but I chalked it up to it being a 4 cylinder car-- prior to this vehicle I had owned 6 cylinder vehicles-- so I didn't know that perhaps these things were an indication of a failing transmission. I tried to explain to the dealership that I felt that Mazda may have a faulty/ cheap transmission and I should not be responsible for a new transmission but they would not hear me out. A transmission should not break down after only 5 years. My previous cars lasted until 120,000 -150,000 without major breakdowns. I am livid and I feel I have no recourse. I hope someone investigates this matter. What a huge let down!!! there is no " zoom zoom" in this car. What a farce!!!!! I don't know how I will pay for this. I can't be the only one complaining of this issue.

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While on vacation, 6/23/07, with approx. 400 mi on my 2007 Mazda 6, I initially noticed some steam coming from the engine compartment and a distinct odor. Shortly thereafter, my car would not shift out of first gear and my at indicator light appeared. I immediately pulled the vehicle over and noticed a pool of transmission fluid leaking under the vehicle. I then contacted the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the nearest Mazda dealer. I was informed that the vehicle's transmission had a defective seal that led to the torque converter and therefore, leaked all transmission fluid. The car would now need a new transmission installed. At approximately 3000 mi on the vehicle, I noticed a high pitched whine when accelerating and decelerating. In addition, there seemed to be a lag in shifting. I contacted the dealer to investigate the problem and brought the vehicle in on 9/6/07. I was notified that 2 components in the differential failed; a differential seal and a solenoid valve. Mazda installed the two components. The seal was repaired but the solenoid valve install was unsuccessful. The dealer contacted the manufacturer and was instructed to install another new transmission. As of 9/18/07, the dealer should have completed the install today and will contact me with the results.

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Check engine light came on car was hesitating in middle of highway felt like it wanted to shut off made it home next day car did not start had it towed to the dealer car kept in shop for a month dealer could not figure out the problem said it was a sensor in the engine that was defective got the car back but it since then continued to give me problems brought the car back to original dealer crystal Mazda for 3 recalls in july04 and other problems, in april05 check engine light suddenly turns on in the middle of a busy highway car starts to jerk and just died car was towed to the dealer and they called me weeks later to tell me the engine seazed I have had a lemon law case with kimmel and silverman for a year now dealership have been very nasty to me as well as the manufacturer they do not want to fix the vehicle or give me a replacement I also requested a copy of an invoice describing the cause of the engine dying and diagnosis they refuse to do so I have become so ill because of this and have a child to think about I just want a reliable car that me and my daughter will be safe in can you help.

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