2000 MAZDA 626 Equipment Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2000 MAZDA 626
4 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MAZDA 626. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
I HAVE A 2000 MAZDA 626 WITH THE CD4E FORD TRANSMISSION AND I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS NOW. I HAVE DONE NUMEROUS RESEARCH AND TOOK IT TO MANY SHOPS AND HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THIS TRANSMISSION IS TRASH. THIS TRANSMISSION WAR POORLY BUILT AND THEY NEED TO RECALL THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MAZDA AND FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BAD ENGINEERING THAT HAS COST THOUSANDS OF DRIVERS PROBLEMS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS. SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE. *TR
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 2004 WITH 36,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING INTO 1ST AND 2ND GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN FEB OF 2005 WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION BY THE DEALER. RECENTLY THE CAR HAD THE O/D LIGHT FLASH AND IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. IT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE. WITH 85,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION NOW NEEDS TO BE REBUILT AGAIN AFTER LESS THAN 3 YEARS. *TR
THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED IN EARLY 2003 WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER THE 3 YEAR/36,000 MILE WARRANTY (IT HAD ABOUT 33,000 MILES ON IT). THE PROBLEM WAS THE ONE OUTLINED IN THE MAZDA TSB # 0500502. I HAD THE FLUID COOLER INSTALLED AT THAT TIME AS WELL AS A REPLACEMENT FACTORY REFURBISHED FORD/MAZDA TRANSMISSION (THE DEALERSHIP SOLUTION). I WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME THAT THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY MORE PROBLEMS FOR THE LIFE OF THE (NEW) TRANSMISSION, WHICH I TOOK TO MEAN THAT IT WOULD LAST ABOUT 100-120,000 MILES. WELL, HERE I AM, LESS THAN 50,000 MILES LATER AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD A MAJOR FAILURE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A SOUND I CAN ONLY LIKEN TO TIN CANS IN A TUMBLER. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID...
BOUGHT CAR USED WITH 24,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 30,000 MILES. FOUND OUT 3 FACTORY TRANSMISSIONS HAD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO 24,000 MILES. PAID LABOR TO HAVE 4TH TRANSMISSION INSTALLED (30,000 MILES). FRONT AXEL FELL OFF - REASON FOR GAS COMSUPTION GOING UP (DOUBLE NORMAL USE).*AK
Other 2000 MAZDA 626 Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
143 complaints
Power Train
11 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint