1995 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Terrible car - especially the transmission"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first problem was the vibration throughout the car during stops while in gear (worse with A/C on). This was problem that Mazda indicated on a service bulletin. Dealer still could not fix.
Struts were replaced at 45000 miles.
First transmission failed at 75000 miles, the second failed at 138000, the third failed (according to the new owner) at 148000. Two Mazda dealerships indicated that the transmissions were a very big problem (pretty bad when the dealers admit to a problem like this).
Valves have been clicking since early on.
Brakes had to be replaced almost yearly.
The car would not stay aligned.
There is quite a bit more, but you get the picture!
General comments?
Mazda has a serious problem with this transmission.
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| Stylish and Relativley reliable if you get the Automatic |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 4 cylinder DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2001 |