KnownCarProblems2002 Mazda 626 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mazda 626, most often about the transmission (81% of complaints, typically around 72,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about 626 model year since 2000.
Most common 2002 Mazda 626 problems
Transmission
70 complaints · 81%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly, driveline.
I have a 2002 Mazda 626 4cyl with 71,200 miles. I had just paid it off last month and come to find out my automatic transmission is going out on me. When accelerating it sounds as if gears are grinding. There was a couple times over the last 3 months my check engine light came on. I took it in and was told my battery…
: the contact stated while in drive, the vehicle will not shift into first gear. The vehicle must manually be put in first, second, then drive. An independent repair shop determined the transmission needs to be replaced. Updated 02/07/06.
Suspension
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: front.
Electrical
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Car does not run/start or engine light stays on and it idles inappropriately. This car was purchased 10/02. It went to the dealer 11/02 after engine light came on while driving and car would not start/drive. Car returned 36 days later. Car now has engine light on and is at a different dealer for three days
I have a 2002 Mazda 626 4cyl with 71,200 miles. I had just paid it off last month and come to find out my automatic transmission is going out on me. When accelerating it sounds as if gears are grinding. There was a couple times over the last 3 months my check engine light came on. I took it in and was told my battery…
Engine
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Mazda 626. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle underwent regularly scheduled maintenance and oil changes prior to the failure. Firestone stated that oil was leaking in the engine and under the motor. The contact took the vehicle to ice cold motors and they…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: front.
The consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. The impact was about 25 to 30 MPH yet neither of the air bags deployed nor did the seat belt hold the driver. The air bag warning light did not illuminate prior to the crash. Please provide any additional information. A police report was issued.
Vehicle was in a collision about 35mph, failure of front driver seatbelt to lock. Resulted in injury to driver by impacting knees with lower dash board, and chest and face hitting steering wheel. No air bag deployment. Failure of seatbelts and injures, all notated on accident police report.
Air bags
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: frontal.
The consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. The impact was about 25 to 30 MPH yet neither of the air bags deployed nor did the seat belt hold the driver. The air bag warning light did not illuminate prior to the crash. Please provide any additional information. A police report was issued.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Mazda 626 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2002 Mazda 626
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mazda 626?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (70 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); suspension (4 complaints); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Mazda 626 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Mazda 626. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Mazda 626?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about 626 model year since 2000, with 87 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.