2002 Mazda MAZDA6 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“At apporx. 48k miles, the o/d light continued to flash on and off, after taking it to a mechanic they stated it needed a new speed censor, after replacing said part the problem still continued, I took it to a Mazda service dealer, who told me I need a new transmission, with less than 52k miles on it??”

“2002 Mazda mpv transmission and water pump went out at 58,000 miles. Not under warranty and Mazda will not accept any responsibility for the repair. The car just died in rush hour traffic, and luckily no accident occurred. The fix was $4,000 in repairs paid by me. Six weeks later, I am told that I have to replace a coil and spark plug for another $500. The mechanic even said that I may have to replace more coils in the coming months.”

“The transmission in my 2002 Mazda 626 sedan burned out without warning while being operated during normal highway conditions. The vehicle was well-maintained during my period of ownership. I was told by the Mazda mechanics that the 626 was notorious for transmission problems like this, and that they would not advise any attempt to rebuild the transmission because the probability of a similar failure was high, and that the ecat transmission was not designed to be rebuilt. …”

“I was driving my well-maintained 2002 Mazda mpv (odo 66,000miles) on the freeway at 65 MPH, when all of a sudden it was as if it was shifted into neutral. Had car towed to an independent repair facility, which diagnosed failed transmission. Had it towed to Mazda dealer, who corroborated the diagnosis, and put in a remanufactured transmission. Cost to me: $3,546.09. Doesn't seem right; I'm very upset. I asked for the old part, but they told me I would have to pay the core charge , which I declined.”

“Mazda motors co. Has a known problem with the clutch in 2001-2003 Mazda miatas and has issued a TSB (05-001/03). My miata, a 2002 is 3 months out of warranty, but with only 13,000 miles of a warranted 36,000 miles. When I approached Mazda corp. With my problem I was summarilly told, without them looking at my car, that it was out of warranty and also stated that, even in a warranted state, the clutch will be covered for only 12,000 miles. I have read the TSB and nowhere is a mileage number stated for a covered repair. …”