Latest owner complaints
Power Train · Jan 10, 2008 · 62,000 miles · CA
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. Cost to me: $3,546.09. Doesn't…
Seat Belts · Jan 7, 2008 · 32,725 miles · FL
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
Engine and Engine Cooling · Dec 28, 2007 · 42,000 miles · DC
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
Power Train · Oct 23, 2007 · 88,000 miles · WI
My 2002 mazda 626 only had 88,000 miles on the car before the transmission failed. *tr
Engine and Engine Cooling · Oct 11, 2007 · 63,000 miles · FL
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 find anything until the engine light came on.…
Power Train · Oct 11, 2007 · 63,000 miles · FL
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 find anything until the engine light came on.…
Power Train · Aug 21, 2007 · MI
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. When I asked them what they…
Equipment · Aug 21, 2007 · MI
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. When I asked them what they…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Aug 21, 2007 · MI
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. When I asked them what they…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 19, 2007 · 85,000 miles · FL
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 "improved new" part that fixes this…
Power Train · Jul 31, 2007 · 100,700 miles · VA
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 transmission because the…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Jun 28, 2007 · 58,000 miles · OH
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 another $500. The mechanic even said…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6, the most recent one (03V207000) for parking brake. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are power train (12), engine and engine cooling (10), electrical system (3).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6?
Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.