NHTSA — Power Train: Axle Assembly Problems

2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,000 miles

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2001 Mazda 626 drivetrain problems

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2001 Mazda 626 Owner Comments

problem #2

May 282004

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles

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Retaining clip from transmission gearshift lever (on transaxle assembly) ws found missing and shift cable became disconnected from lever causing vehicle to be stuck in drive (the gear vehicle was in when component failed). This could have been a dangerous situation as shifter indicator showed vehicle in drive.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

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problem #1

Dec 242003

626 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
Retaining clip from transmission gearshift lever (on transaxle assembly) was found missing and shift cable became disconnected from lever causing vehicle to be stuck in reverse (the gear vehicle was in when component failed). This could have been a dangerous situation as shifter indicator showed vehicle in drive.

- Margate, FL, USA

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