Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Mazda Mazda6. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗MAZDA/FMVSS 135/BRAKE RESERVOIR
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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
- 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.
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Owner complaints (28)
28 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 12 | 42.9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 35.7% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 10.7% |
| Air bags | 2 | 7.1% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 7.1% |
| Equipment | 2 | 7.1% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 7.1% |
| Tires | 2 | 7.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3.6% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3.6% |
How 2002 compares with other Mazda6 years
Best and worst Mazda6 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 28 | 1 |
| 2003 | 174 | 6 |
| 2004 | 160 | 4 |
| 2005 | 147 | 3 |
| 2006 | 173 | 3 |
| 2007 | 156 | 4 |
| 2008 | 111 | 4 |
| 2009 | 386 | 9 |
| 2010 | 225 | 9 |
| 2011 | 135 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2002 Mazda Mazda6 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2002 Mazda Mazda6 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 03V207000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2002 Mazda Mazda6 problems?
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (12), Engine and engine cooling (10), Unknown or other (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2002 Mazda6 compare with other years?
Among the 2002–2011 Mazda Mazda6 model years at least five years old, the 2002 drew the fewest complaints (28) and the 2009 the most (386). The 2002 drew 28. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.