2002 Mazda 626 review from North America
"A total nightmare. Don't by a 626"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought a 2002 626 because I loved my Protege. Car was fine until just about 5,000 miles, when the transmission on my NEW 626 failed. Mazda insisted they would put a new transmission in the car, but, instead, put in a rebuilt unit. Car was never right after that, but the dealer insisted it was functioning properly. Then just the other day, I had to be towed off a parkway because the transmission failed again. I am awaiting a detailed report from another dealer, as that was the closest one that the car could be towed to.
General comments?
What are we all going about these problems? Legal counsel, returning the cars, pursuing lemon laws? The transmission is a disaster in this car and I just hope no one is seriously injured because of it.
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| A car to avoid completely |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 0/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2003 |