Issue ID | 593378 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10161339 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | 626 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 24/06/06 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased a 1998 mazda 626 in oct. 2001 with 71 thousand miles. This transmission went out at 110. I had it replaced with a used one (before i knew of all the defects), it lasted 8000 miles. In sept 2004 a transmission specialist put in a new transmission from mazda. It lasted 18,000 miles. I was told it had a three year warranty. Mazda now denies this. They say its 6 months out of warranty. This transmission had to be rebuilt. Being disabled this has really been a disappointment. The inconvenience and expense are taking its toll. In 3 years time mazda has cost me over $5000 in repairs and close to $500 in towing. They are aware these transmissions are faulty but refuse to help people. It seems morally and ethically wrong.. Any 'new' transmission should last longer that these. I recently gave this car to my daughter, but i am going to continue the fight with mazda. Thank you! *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOUSTON, OH |
VIN pattern | 1YVGF22C6W5XXXXXX |
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 | 06/10/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
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