The contact owns a 1996 Mazda 626. The contact stated that while the shifter was in the park position and powered on, the vehicle suddenly experienced an unintended acceleration and crashed into a brick pillar. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained an injured back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,365.

- Chesepeake, VA, USA

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.

- Clovis, NM, USA

While traveling at 60 mph rpms increased beyond normal range. Then, overdrive light started to flash. Driver pulled over, and vehicle towed to dealer. At 96000 and traveling at 60 mph same problem occurred. But this time driver tried backing up and vehicle made a very loud grinding noise.

- Sherwood, AR, USA

When driving the O/D off light flashes, the cruise control will cut off without touching the brakes. When accelerating from stops the engine revs but the car continues to move as though it is in neutral for about 5 to 10 minutes before it kicks in gear very hard. Occassionally the car will not even roll forward when trying to accelerate after stopping.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Transmission initially shifted roughly then revved during shifting 3-4, then a loud bang during braking quickly, this progressed to lurching forward after braking, then popping noises in low gear when accelerating from stop or at speeds less than 40 mph. An independent transmission repair shop said that chain inside trans is slipping off sprockets - repair estimated at $950-1150. Have appointment with dealership to get an estimate on transmission work. The engine check comes on and stays on for weeks at a time. This initially started at about 1000 miles and has continued to occur. Dealership has made repairs and adjustments under new vehicle warranty, and according to recall advisements and each time says that should fix it, but it continues even today. The vehicle is now out of warranty.

- Tuscola, TX, USA

Standing while the car was in drive, when pressing on accelerator car would rev up but not move, then lurch forward suddenly while in traffic.forward clutch busted. Mazda transmissions are known problems, was told.

- Washington, DC, USA

Starting from a stop, engine seemed to race at full throttle, brakes not effective, after crash engine continued to run @6000 RPM untill ignition was turned off.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA