Mazda Reviews

I bought a brand new 1999 Mazda 626 in August of that year. I now have to replace the transmission at 85,000 miles 1 month after my extended warranty ended. I did not know that much about vehicles but, I always kept up on everything oil,tune-ups,tires,etc. So when this happened I was pretty surprised, after reading other complaints about Mazda's transmissions I know I am not alone. With all these complaints and vehicles not even reaching 100,000 miles before transmission failure I think Mazda should be held responsible. I now found out that there is a Ford transmission in the vehicle that was made for the lighter, smaller Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique. In complaints on line Mazda said there was a cooling problem with the transmissions but never issued a recall.

I have a 2001 Mazda mpv with 89,000 miles on it. Recently I had the 90,000 miles service performed on my vehicle and within a month my service engine light came on followed with a noise coming from the transmission. I then took it back to the dealership and they want claim that in order to repair the transmission they will have to remove it and possibly replace the parts that were not working. The warrenty has expired and any cost for this work would be out of pocket. Now the reason of my complaint is that I have never had a problem with this vehicle until the 90,000 mile service was done. Recently, i have read the complaint report for mazda transmission and found there are others who have had similar experience's I do not know who i can turn to so that an investigation for a recall can take place. I feel that there is pattern with mazda using ford transmission's on their vehicles.

My wife and I went out and purchased a brand new Mazda RX-8 about a year and a half ago.I (David George)actually researched the vehicle for about 9 months prior to purchase. It was a new production model, its predecessor was the Mazda RX-7. The RX-8 was totally re-engineered and considerably different than the RX-7. This is the reason that there was no information from the public about the RX-8. So, anyways, my wife & I purchased a 2004 Mazda RX8 from Gem Mazda in Tallahassee Florida.

I am very upset. I have a 2000 Mazda 626 LX and the transmission is going down the hill. My car now has 144,000 miles on it, but when it was not still under warranty (up to 70,000 miles) the transmission started jumping around on me. I diddn't realize the transmission was going out or that it needed treplacing. I have since replaced the transmission at 112, 000 and now the control cable which connects to the transmission falls off the rod which shifts gears.

We own a 2004 Mazda6 with a 4 cylinder engine. 37,000 mi. After numerous attempts to have a transmission problem fixed (manual trans would intermittantly not go into gear - not related to clutch)- the car had a catastrophic transmission failure less than 3 weeks following (luckily at very low speed). Regional operations in Irvine decline to authorize repair (outright - final decision). This was decided WITHOUT an inspection to determine causation. The dealer involved (Puente Hills Mazda) would not even inspect problem unless we agreed to an 1100.00$ pre-authorization (inspection only - no repairs). If they determined it was not covered under warranty this charge would apply. Remember now - all repairs have already been declined at the corporate level. The car now sits at their repair facility. The bumper to bumper warranty is for Original Vehicle Warranty Basic: 4 Years / 50,000 Miles Drivetrain: 4 Years / 50,000 Miles Corrosion: 5 Years / Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 4 Years / 50,000 Miles This is transferrable.

Standard transmision on Mazda 6 2004 broke down last week sept.25 2005. The car was towed to the dealer.It's under 3 year waranty.Dealer said,that the car was abussed,it's not under the waranty, it's not their responsibility to fixed it and we have to paid for it.

I spent 2 months looking for the perfect car for my traveling salesman of a fiancee. I thought I struck gold when I found the 2001 loaded Mazda 626 for around $7,000. After having the care for only 6 months, his transmission went completely out.

I have a 96 Mazda B3000 4x4 truck, (built by Ford) which I 've owned since new. Not built for the long haul in New England and road salt. I've had to replace all brake lines on the truck, (had 2 braking failures). Now rear leaf spring mounts are rusted through and broken. For a truck w/ only 70,000 miles on it, it is falling apart and becoming very unsafe and COSTLY.

Three transmissions on 1999 Mazda 626

I have a Mazda 626 DX, 1995 model. After 65,000 miles, my transmission is gone bad. It is costing about $2500 to have it replaced. I called Mazda and the answer is that was my fault?? I drove the car about 10 miles a day, very gently, how was that my fault? There were many folks on the net that complain about the same issue, Mazda should have a recall on its transmissions!

I've tried contacting Mazda about this and have had no help or advice. I have a 1995 GREEN Mazda mx6. The paint on my car as well as other GREEN 1995 Mazdas is fading terribly. When I called Mazda they told me because of the age of the car, there is nothing they can do.

I am the owner of a 1996 Mazda Millenia purchased in Sept 1996. In May 2002 the engine suffered a catastrophic failure. The car at the time had 34,372 very well-maintained miles by Mazda's own admission after reviewing the service history. Mazda has agreed to pay 50% of the engine replacment at a cost of about $10,300 including labor.

I feel that the transmission in this car is/was/has been defective, this would be the third transmission in 103,000 miles. The lack of their acceptance of any responsibility and the exhorbitant cost to me is appalling.

I am angry that Mazda is not taking any responsibility for these faulty transmissions. They need to know that putting these Ford transmissions in their cars has hurt their reputation tremendously! I will not buy another Mazda, nor will a lot of others out there. I am having to pay for the rental car, however, the warranty company will reimburse me. I feel very sorry for all of the others out there that are out of warranty and stuck with a car that I feel was designed improperly!

One of the spark plugs on my 1999 Mazda 626 ESV6 blew out of car while driving on 4/11/02. I had car towed to Maxon Mazda (where I purchased the car and only place I have my car serviced). Had to call Mazda numerous times to inquire about the status of my vehicle. Was told the repair would cost $2700 because when the spark plug blew out it stripped the engine head. I have not yet been given an explanation as to why the spark plug blew out to begin with.

On 2/20/02, I had all 4 rims/wheels replaced at my own out of pocekt expense, and the problem still exists. I am totally frustrated and fed up with paying money out of my pocket for a car still under warranty and no cooperation from Mazda anywhere.

At Performance Mazda nothing was said when they replaced two of the tires. They just noted that they were not covered under warrenty. Again nothing was said about the wrong size of tires and they put on the wrong size again. We have pay out over $550.00 for tires to find out that all four tires are the wrong size and we will have the same problem with in a year.

After 70,000 miles the transmission went on our 1997 Mazda Protege. We took it to a certified transmission company and he in turn told us the parts in the transmission were faulty with metal particles found in the transmission fluid. (Faulty transaxle) The result was the cost of a new transmission for $2,877.83 and $43.34 for the fluid change.

In 1995 I purchased a brand new Mazda 626 LX, I have had my transmission replaced 2 times and it has seized again. I understand that there is a manufacturing defect. I have parked my car and have not been able to afford another $2,000.00 repair. The first 2 defective transmissions were replaced at the Mazda dealership. Now I have no car. $17,000.00 to drive a car for 5 years?

I paid $2,650 to have my transmission rebuilt. Additionally, I have over a year's worth of car payments to make to Mazda Credit. It's salt in the wound.

In 1997 I bought a 1996 Mazda m-x6 LS During the summer of 1998 I began to notice small scratch-like appearances on the hood. It was in warranty at the time but I was unaware of the causes thinking it to be a cat that I had at the time. I got rid of the cat at the end of the summer months. At the beginning of this summer I took the car to a body shop to get an estimate of repair.