2002 Mazda 626 recalls and problems

The 2002 Mazda 626 has 0 recalls and 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2002 Mazda 626
Photo: 2002 Mazda 626 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 626 model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
87complaints
6crashes
0fires
6injuries
73,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train70
Electrical System4
Engine4
Suspension4
Air Bags3
Seat Belts3
Steering2
Structure2
Tires2
Equipment1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 3 complaints20022003: 8 complaints2004: 5 complaints20042005: 14 complaints142006: 12 complaints20062007: 13 complaints2008: 6 complaints20082009: 8 complaints2010: 6 complaints20102012: 3 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 2 complaints2015: 1 complaints20152016: 3 complaints2017: 1 complaints20172020: 1 complaints20201

2002 vs. other Mazda 626 years

2000: 217 complaints20002172001: 188 complaints20012002: 87 complaints20022003: 9 complaints20039

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Mazda 626 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Mazda 626. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mazda 626?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (70), electrical system (4), engine (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.