1997 MAZDA 626 Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter Issues in the 1997 MAZDA 626
6 power trainautomatic transmissiontorque converter complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MAZDA 626. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter Complaints
1997 MAZDA 626 LX L4 2.0L 120,625 HAD TO HAVE A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD CD4E COST $2,539.00. *TR
1997 626 MAZDA TRANSMISSION! THIS TRANSMISSION WILL NOT HOLD UP! I'VE HAD IT REPLACED 2 TIMES (OVER $3400) AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER ONCE. IT WENT OUT WITH ME AT 66K. IT'S ACTING UP AGAIN AND I'M TOLD THE NEED $2500 MORE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION SHOPS HAVE TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION IS A PIECE OF JUNK! IT'S BEEN PARKED FOR OVER A YEAR BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR BILL AND ALSO I CAN'T IN CONSCIOUS SELL TO ANY OTHER POOR SOUL! *TR
I HAVE A 1997 MAZDA 626 THAT THE O/D LIGHT HAS BEGUN FLASHING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON. AFTER THE O/D LIGHT COMES ON THE TRANSMISSION BEGINS GETTING JERKY. THE ERROR CODES INDICATE A TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE 99,500 MILES ON THE CAR AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGED AT 75,000 MILES BECAUSE I READ THAT THESE CARS HAVE A HISTORY OF BAD TRANSMISSIONS. I CALLED TWO MAZDA DEALERS AND THEY TOLD ME THESE CARS HAVE BAD TRANSMISSIONS AND IT WILL COST AROUND $3,000 TO REPLACE. *TR
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 97 MAZDA 626 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AFTER APPROX 15000 MILES.
1194-2002 MAZDA 626 4-CYL. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ARE DEFECTIVE AS NOTED IN SIMILAR COMPLAINTS (FORMAL AND INFORMAL; SEE, FOR EXAMPLE, THE LENGTHY DESCRIPTIONS IN 466 POSTS AT HTTP://WWW.CARTRACKERS.COM/FORUMS/LIVE/YOURLEMON/189.HTML, A FORUM DEDICATED SPECIFICALLY TO THIS DEFECT). I PERSONALLY OWN A 1997 MAZDA 626 DX WHICH HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE DESCRIBED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, INDICATED BY THE FLASHING "O/D OFF" LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE "TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MECHANICAL FAILURE" TROUBLE CODE RETRIEVED BY ODBII DIAGNOSTICS PERFORMED ON 8/27/2004. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT MAZDA HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THIS DEFECT IN THEIR TRANSMISSIONS AS EARLY AS 2002, AND IN MAY 2002, TSB# 0500502 "A/T - OD OFF LAMP FLASHING/DTC P1783/SHIFT CONCERNS" WAS ISSUED.*AK
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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH FAILED CAUSING A JERK FEELING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. NLM
Other 1997 MAZDA 626 Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
210 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
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Unknown Or Other
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
14 complaints
Electrical System
11 complaints
Air Bags
10 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Tires
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
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3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint