Issue ID | 568887 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10142526 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | 626 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 10/09/05 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Transmission failure: i have a babied 1998 mazda 626lx. At 107,000 miles i noticed some very slight transmission shift problems. I consulted the manual. Nothing. I called the dealer, vague answers, no recommendations. I drove it and noticed the o/d light coming on at about 60 miles ( heat ? ). So i started short driving only. Finally it failed and blew fluid all over the engine compartment. Repairs. So far - $1590. 00, but no confidence it is over. My mechanic said the trans cooler was designed poorly and could not be cleaned to where it would work properly. We put on an aux cooler. We hope it works. Problem is the car is not worth it. I am angry at ^&% ^%$#^& mazda for their inept support and stupidity. I will never use them again. They have leeched me long enough on this car. They could have helped a long time ago about the heat build-up of the fluid. They knew this was coming. They are vultures waiting for your car to die and then they will help themselves to your $2500. 00. I will die telling folks to steer clear of mazda and ford. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BIRMINGHAM, AL |
VIN pattern | 1YVGF22C8W5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/03/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
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