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1998 Mazda 626 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	402653
Internal NHTSA #	10007740
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	626
Model Year	1998
File date	11/03/02
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving my 98 mazda 626, i noticed slippage of gears (in the transmission). I would step on my accelerator, and nothing would happen. I spoke with mazda, and was told that since my mileage is approximately 100,000, this is not under warranty. I replaced the transmission, at another ase-certified facility, for $3018. 00. The mechanic advised me that this problem was "typical" with the 98 mazda's. Apparently, mazda had a joint-venture with ford. The transmission used for the 98 mazda 626 was the same transmission used on the ford probe. (funny, you don't see any of those around now). I was given a 12-month, 12,000 mile warranty. It is one year later, and again the transmission is inoperable. Due to the numerous other complaints of mazda transmissions, i asked the mazda dealer if the transmission is under recall. The mazda dealership stated that the transmission is not under recall. I find it appauling that a business can not stand in good faith with its product, especially, if numerous discrepancies are noted for the record. How many other mazda owners are having this problem, but are not filing complaints? I believe many. If you own a mazda and have a problem, especially with the transmission, please file a complaint. I am in the insurance industry, and have my property and casualty license. When i consult friends, neighbors and relatives about automobiles, i urge them, no i beg them, not to ever purchase a mazda, because they do not stand by their name.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	98500
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PLAINFIELD, IL
VIN pattern	1YVGF22C9W5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	09/10/98
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	U
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	40
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Dealer's name	LAKESHORE MAZDA
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	CHICAGO
Dealer's state code	IL
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1998 Mazda 626 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Mazda 626 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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