4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,125 miles

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1996 Mazda 626 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Mazda 626 Owner Comments

problem #8

Mar 302005

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Mazda 626 LX 96' transmission trouble, the transmission consistantly has problems, it's dangerous, because it will go out, at the most inconvient time. It will jolt, or slow down, extremely fast, or slip, at a stop light, and it's scary, luckly there has been no problems, if it has happed on the highway, there's no doubt there could be an accident. I've heard consistant complaints for other owners of the same model, and make, and year. www.mazda626.net/ it's mostly young adults driving this vehicle. Since they are used cars.

- Seymour, CT, USA

problem #7

Dec 102002

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 131,000 miles
I have a 1996 Mazda 626 LX. With in three or four months of having this car I had to have the transmission rebuilt. Now seven months later my overdrive light has starting flashing and it doesnt want to go..my car is in the shop now having transmission fixed again..this time something is wrong with second gear. I have read thousands of the same problem with the same type of car.something must be done about this I feel a recall is needed on these transmissions.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #6

Oct 152002

626

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the transmission will shift to neutral and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer replace twice.

- Rockford, TN, USA

problem #5

May 222001

626

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittently the overdrive and check engine lights illuminate, when this happens the transmission does not change gears. Feel free to provide further information.

- Kilgore, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 292000

(reported on)

626

  • miles
Transmission failed twice. Nlm

- Pascagoula, MS, USA

problem #3

Nov 292000

(reported on)

626

  • miles
Transmission failed twice. Nlm

- Pascagoula, MS, USA

problem #2

Aug 101999

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle overdrive light was blinking and the service engine light on, due to transmission failure.

- Brush Cree, TN, USA

problem #1

Dec 251999

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission broke while car was stopped at a red light in drive, restart and car would not accelerate.

- Houston, TX, USA

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