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

Issue ID	587303
Internal NHTSA #	10156701
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	626
Model Year	1998
File date	13/03/06
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 1998 mazda 626 lx 4 cylinder, automatic transmission. I am sure you are aware of the transmission problems with these vehicles from 92-02. During long drives (over 30 miles), i began experiencing problems with the o/d (overdrive) light flashing. Accompanying this phenomenon, was erratic shifting at high speeds between third and fourth gears. When pulling over and stopping the car, black smoke can be seen coming from the left side under the hood. This only seems to occur at high speeds, above 50 mph. This occurred on long drives as soon as i purchased the car. Multiple mechanics were unable to diagnose the o/d light problem. I had the o2 sensors replaced. I found out later through internet chat rooms for the mazda 626(aka: support group for automatic transmission 626 owners), that this problem is the first sign that the transmission is burning up. The transmission finally failed at 105,000 miles(lucky to last that long). Cost me $2000 to replace transmission with one from a junk yard. Now the o/d light still flashes when driving over 30 miles over 50 mph. Just waiting for the transmission to go out again. Mazda should pay for these repairs, and the thousands of other unfortunate mazda 626 owners out there. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	105300
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ANN ARBOR, MI
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	30/08/01
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	30
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Dealer's name	BASNEY MAZDA
Dealer's telephone number	574-272-8504
Dealer's city	SOUTH BEND
Dealer's state code	IN
Dealer's ZIP code	46637

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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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