2002 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and problems

The 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 has 1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 20 MAZDA6 model years — 16th most.

1recalls
28complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
49,222median 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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1 recall

Parking Brake

Jun 5, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V207000 · 45,600 vehicles

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Mazda recall no. 1203F.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train12
Engine10
Unknown or other3
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Equipment2
Service Brakes2
Tires2
Exterior Lighting1
Seat Belts1

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

Complaints by year filed

2005: 10 complaints2005102006: 7 complaints20062007: 9 complaints20072008: 2 complaints20082

2002 vs. other Mazda MAZDA6 years

2002: 28 complaints20022003: 174 complaints2004: 160 complaints20042005: 147 complaints2006: 173 complaints20062007: 156 complaints2008: 111 complaints20082009: 386 complaints3862010: 225 complaints20102011: 136 complaints2012: 100 complaints20122013: 23 complaints2014: 137 complaints20142015: 60 complaints2016: 78 complaints20162017: 60 complaints2018: 60 complaints20182019: 6 complaints2020: 2 complaints20202021: 18 complaints202118

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

Questions

Does the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6, the latest from Jun 5, 2003 (parking brake). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (12), engine (10), unknown or other (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.