Issue ID | 412644 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10016620 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | 626 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 16/03/02 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving up i-75n , i noticed the o/d off light had started flashing and the engine sounded strange. After a few miles of this, i came upon a rest area and pulled off there. As soon as i stopped the car, the engine started smoking, and making a gurgling, sizzling noise. I had to call aaa to tow me back home, which was 3 hours away. After going back to tampa, had my car dropped off at aamco transmissions. I was advised that the transmission had to be replaced because it was completely burned up inside. So i had them replace the transmission. I spent alot of money between the transmission replacement, towing, and alternative transportation while my car was being repaired. *nlm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TAMPA, FL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/12/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 75 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | DRIVE TIME |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | TAMPA |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 33612 |