Issue ID | 578947 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10150208 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | 626 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 05/02/06 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for an oil change at 40,000 miles. During the oil change the mechanic discovered the transmission fluid was discolored and recommended further diagnostic testing of the transmission. The diagnostic testing was not completed and the vehicle was driven until the transmission failed at 58,000 miles. While attempting to pulling from a parking space the vehicle stalled and it was pushed back into the parking space. A local mechanic came to the scene, inspected the vehicle and determined the transmission failed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TAKOMA PARK, MD |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 31/01/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | DARCARS MAZDA |
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