1996 Mazda 626 Engine cooling Problems

“I have a 96 626 that has 125,000 miles. I purchased my car in 98 with 60,000 miles. In may of 2000 I had to replace the oxygen sensor. I have also had to replace the left front axel and the right cv joint boot in feb. 2003. Now I have replace my entire transmission which is going to cost around 2300. I had no indications that I had transmission problems until it just quit. On my way to work my car just stopped moving on the interstate. When I pressed the accelerator it wouldn't pull. So I got off the road safely and attempted to see what the problem was. …”

“I bought a used 1996 Mazda 626lx from rierson motors in clovis, new mexico and have had the car less than one month and the engine light stays on , it loses power on the interstate when I accelerate above 55 MPH and lurches and goes in to next gear very hard. I think Mazda should be held liable for these defects in this paticular model. I hope the government will look into this matter and investigate why so many consumers are having the same problems and Mazda should step up to the plate and admit their failure and fix the problem are compensate the consumer for their expenditures.”

“I had many problems with this 626, Mazda from the day I drove it off the lot and I tried to get the company to take it back and they would give me lots of excuses and were not helpful. In the end I was told the air flow sensor was gone & I paid 300.00 for repairs. 2 days later the car started having the same problem and had it towed in and the transmission was gone, catalytic converter needed replacing again and another part. …”

“None of the first three problems were causing any safety hazards. The transmission failure made the shifting very jerky and RPM to go high. I did not try to experiment on this on the highway. Driving a Mazda is the worst experience of my life. Never buy/lease or rent a Mazda again.”

“Transmission was slipping and fuel was leaking. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer told him that transmission failed, and it needed to be repaired. Conumer stated that dealer told him it would cost approximately $3000.00. Consumer was concerned because he did not have that many miles on vehicle. Also, check engine light came on and stayed on.”