2002 Mazda Mazda6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (9) · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan (2) · Vehicle Speed Control:cables (1)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-07 · SA-011-24a · Other
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2023-09-13 · SA-039-23a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or low-e windows. this may be caused by the sun's reflection.
Structure 2023-07-06 · SA-039-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or low-e windows. this may be caused by the sun's reflection.
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer 2023-02-28 · 09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speedometer replacement procedure
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What owners report
2008-01-10 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 62,000 mi“i was driving my well-maintained 2002 mazda mpv (odo 66,000miles) on the freeway at 65 mph, when all of a sudden it was as if it was shifted into neutral. had car towed to an independent repair facility, which diagnosed failed transmission. had it towed to mazda dealer, who corroborated the diagnosis, and put in a remanufactured transmission. co…”
2008-01-07 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly · 32,725 mi“driver's side car seat belt latch broke. dealer required prepayment to order part from manufacturer. manufacturer does not inventory this part. it has to come from japan. unable to drive my car since the seat belt latch is broken. this is a "safety issue" part. *tr…”
2007-12-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan · 42,000 mi“the 2002 mpv has had recurring problems with the fan control module. their has been a recall on this item, but after having had the fan control module repaired under warranty the same problem resurfaced after only 24,000 miles -- and this time was not covered under warranty. the repair cost $233.35. *tr…”
2007-10-23 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 88,000 mi“my 2002 mazda 626 only had 88,000 miles on the car before the transmission failed. *tr…”
2007-10-11 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 63,000 mi“mazda usa mazda mpv 2002 dear sirs: i own a mazda mpv 2002 model which has been having minor sporadic trouble for some time. between 1500 and 1800 rpm it would sometimes jerk and sputter and then it would settle down and continue. i've taken this to two different dealers during routine scheduled service and they said that couldn't fi…”
2007-08-21 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“from the day i drove my new 2002 mpv home the transmission mis-shifted and bucked. i called the dealer the following day and they told me that "the transmission computer was learning my driving habits and it would go away. after 3 months the problem persisted and began stalling at lights. i took the car in and they said they could find no problem. …”
2007-08-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 85,000 mi“vehicle has a pcv hose failure factory recall. its failed four times - the hose is not resistant to oil. it eats itself out from the inside out. it than sucks itself in and gets a growing hole. vacuum pressure gets so low that the brake booster begins to failure causing break failure. mazda has since upgrade the "new" improved part to a more "…”
2007-07-31 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 100,700 mi“the transmission in my 2002 mazda 626 sedan burned out without warning while being operated during normal highway conditions. the vehicle was well-maintained during my period of ownership. i was told by the mazda mechanics that the 626 was "notorious" for transmission problems like this, and that they would not advise any attempt to rebuild the t…”
2007-06-28 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 58,000 mi“2002 mazda mpv transmission and water pump went out at 58,000 miles. not under warranty and mazda will not accept any responsibility for the repair. the car just died in rush hour traffic, and luckily no accident occurred. the fix was $4,000 in repairs paid by me. six weeks later, i am told that i have to replace a coil and spark plug for anot…”
2007-05-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 57,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda 6. the contact stated that the vehicle has no acceleration power. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle hesitated and shut off. the contact placed the vehicle in park and it was restarted. the slow acceleration occurs every day, but the stalling and shutting off is occurring more frequently. the vin, purchase date,…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.