MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mazda MAZDA6

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2002 Mazda MAZDA6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:40.689Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDA6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 385 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 2012: 99 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 59 complaints 2017 2018: 54 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021
2002: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
200228
2003174
2004159
2005147
2006173
2007156
2008111
2009385
2010225
2011134
201299
201322
2014137
201560
201676
201759
201854
20196
20202
202117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

9 of 28 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

EQUIPMENT

2 of 28 total reports mention: equipment.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030714 — parking brake

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

Remedy: 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 RECEI

Campaign 03V207000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V207000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ◆ 2010 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.