This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I bought a 1996 Mazda 626 in the summer of 2004. I have had problems with the overdrive light coming on when I drive about 55 M.P.H. I do not have the time or money to replace a transmission! I bought the car for less than what a new transmission would cost. Now I am trying to sell this car and its not possible because it cannot be driven on the freeway. Something needs to be done about this, we need to be able to be given something to do to fix this problem.
1996 Mazda 626 78,000 O/D light blink after app 30 minutes of driving car starts to slip. Check engene light comes on after app 45 minutes. Gas pedal sticks on take off usually lossens up when driving. Was told repairs will top 3,000 cant afford!
O/D light started blinking, and check engine light came on - shifted out of gear continuously, transmission had to be replaced eventhough the car is only 5 years old.
Purchase auto used with less 48,255 miles on it on 5/1/98. On 5/22/98 the check engine light along with the SRS light began burning intermittently. Part was ordered on 5/22/98 and replaced on 6/6/98. Problem still existed and was worked on again 6/10/98. Didn't repair problem and so it was again worked on 6/18/98. Dealer's statement is the car was driven over 100 miles and problem couldn't be found. Something must have repaired it as they stopped burning. On 1/13/99 engine light began again along with the od light. At this time auto was returned to dealer who replaced the transmission. Luckily I purchased a warranty at purchase of auto. At this writing the engine light has begain to illuminate again and my wife state transmissions is slow to shift. I am beginning to think that this particular year Mazda was one which would hurt Mazda's reputation after owning 2 Mazda 626S and 3 Mazda pickups. I have the statements from dealer where they replaced the computer, sensors, modules, and controls.the auto stock number at andy jones was 8992 @ dealer# 34018 sold May 1,1998.
Engine check light came on the dashboard. Second gear to the transmission was gone. Vehicle could only travel about 15mph because second gear burned out.
When consumer statrts vehicle the engine taps loud noises. Also, the engine checklight stays on for a long period of time. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and still experienced the same problem.
Overdrive light came on, and engine check light came on. This is the second time that the engine check light has come on, causing me to return the car to the dealer. The current problem is transmission.
Engine check light stays on. The brake calipers and catalytic converter were replaced. Also transmission problems. Dealer contacted and aware of the problems. Repairs that have been made were at owner's expense. Provide further information.
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- Alexandria, MN, USA