Getting the transmission repaired costed me $1,000. I only put 10,000 miles on it when it came from the dealer, and it now has 27,000 miles and is sitting in my drive way unuseable. Im not paying another $1,000 to fix it again.

- Avon, MA, USA

I have a 95 Mazda 626 w/109K miles on it. I am religious about the maintenance, oil changes ever 3K, fuel filter, whatever my car needs- it gets. A couple of weeks ago I noticed something intermittent happening w/my car. I'm not a mechanical type, but I know that if I can't reproduce the problem for my mechanice chances are he can't know what is wrong to fix. Last weekend 2/15/03, I was out running errands and it was not just an intermittent problem anymore. My transmission felt like it was slipping. I called my mechanic, he referred me to a transmission specialist. He says these types of cars (Mazda 626) are known for these problems. After doing some research on the internet, it has come to my attention that there are hundreds of other consumers out there who have had failed transmissions even way earlier than me which indicates to me there is a need for a manufacture recall. I also saw there were many people who had problems with their oxygen sensors, as did I. I have contacted a law firm in Michigan who I believe may be filing a class action lawsuit against Mazda and/or Ford and demanding a recall on these transmissions. Here is their contact information law-firm of roy, shecter, and vocht, P.C. in Michigan - they can be reached at (248) 540-7660 fax at (248) 540-0321. Also, here is the internet link for all the people I found complaining about their Mazda 626. I wonder how many people there really are, that don't know about this forum. www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/yourlemon/189.html

- Belton, MO, USA

Engine over drive light blinking, lurching when shifting.

- Leverett, MA, USA

Engine electrical system light comes on repeatedly when accelerating at any speed. Car does not change its feel. Mechanic having difficulty finding problem. May be oxygen sensor but not sure. After checking on this site have seen many other similar complaints. Has there been any conclusion how to fix this" is this the beginning of serious transmission problems that I see others complaining about" any help that can be offered will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

- Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA

Vehicle cuts off at any speed or slowing to stop. Vehicle hesistates as a warning before stalling. Overdrive light and engine check light illuminated on dashboard. Twice, vehicle was diagnosed with a negative response. Dealer was aware. Intermittent problem is progressing.

- Arnold, MD, USA

The car is flashing the check engine light intermittedly for the last 2 months and today the O/D light flashed once. Last week the car would not go on reverse or in drive and then did it very "hard". today, when idle it would not shift to first gear for about 3 seconds and then shift hard and drive normally.

- New Brunswick, NJ, USA

While traveling at any rate of speed vehicle over driven, indicator light would flash. Technician stated that automatic transmission needed to be replaced.

- Frankford, IN, USA

Paint has crowfooting /no safety defect listed.

- Bremo Bluff, VA, USA

Car broke down after oil light came on and will not start--there was an oil leakage near filter--replaced oil and engine still would not start

- Gainesville, FL, USA

I've had major work done on this car before the fourth year of owning this vehicle, and I feel I was given a lemon. I will never purchase one again! no safety defects mentioned in summary.

- Marlton, NJ, USA