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2002 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and problems

1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6.

1
recalls
28
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls

Parking brake: indicator light

NHTSA campaign 03V207000 · reported June 5, 2003 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 45,600 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." during production, the float in the fluid level sensor in the brake reservoir can be forced off of the guide rail during the filling of the master cylinder.
The risk
Should this occur, it is possible that the float will not return to the guide rail and the brake fluid level warning indicator may not function.
The fix
Mazda has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. Owner notification began july 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 10, 2008 · Power train · 62,000 miles

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…

Jan 7, 2008 · Seat belts · 32,725 miles

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.

Dec 28, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling · 42,000 miles

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.

Oct 23, 2007 · Power train · 88,000 miles

MY 2002 MAZDA 626 ONLY HAD 88,000 MILES ON THE CAR BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 11, 2007 · Power train · 63,000 miles

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…

MAZDA6 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2002 12810
2003 6174112
2004 4160115
2005 3147125

Across all years, the 2009 MAZDA6 has the most complaints (386). All Mazda MAZDA6 years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6, the most recent reported on June 5, 2003 (Parking brake: indicator light). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (12 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (10).
How many 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 10, 2008.