2002 MAZDA MAZDA6

1 recalls, 40 complaints - 21 TSBs

03V207000 Jun 5, 2003
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Defect Description
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.
45,600 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

Complaint Statistics

40 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
EQUIPMENT2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
AIR BAGS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 10, 2008
Incident date: Dec 24, 2007
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 DIAGNO... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 7, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2007
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:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Dec 28, 2007
Incident date: Oct 31, 2007
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 $233.3... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 23, 2007
Incident date: Mar 31, 2007
MY 2002 MAZDA 626 ONLY HAD 88,000 MILES ON THE CAR BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 11, 2007
Incident date: Oct 8, 2007
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 ROUTIN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 11, 2007
Incident date: Oct 8, 2007
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 ROUTIN... Read more
EQUIPMENT Aug 21, 2007
Incident date: Sep 5, 2002
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... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Aug 21, 2007
Incident date: Sep 5, 2002
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 21, 2007
Incident date: Sep 5, 2002
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 19, 2007
Incident date: Aug 18, 2007
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 31, 2007
Incident date: Jul 21, 2007
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jun 28, 2007
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
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 THA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jun 28, 2007
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
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 THA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 15, 2007
Incident date: Apr 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO ACCELERATION POWER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT WAS RESTARTED. THE SLOW ACCELERATION OCCURS EVERY DAY, BUT THE STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF IS O... Read more
SEATS Jan 2, 2007
Incident date: Dec 17, 2006
STOPPED ON HIGHWAY DUE TO POLICE ACTIVITY. VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AT 40 MPH CAUSING THE SEATS TO COLLAPSE FOLLOWED BY A FRONT-SIDE COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OF THE FAILURE AND THE PART WAS NOT REPLACED DUE TO THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Jan 2, 2007
Incident date: Dec 17, 2006
STOPPED ON HIGHWAY DUE TO POLICE ACTIVITY. VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AT 40 MPH CAUSING THE SEATS TO COLLAPSE FOLLOWED BY A FRONT-SIDE COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OF THE FAILURE AND THE PART WAS NOT REPLACED DUE TO THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 11, 2006
Incident date: Sep 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF THEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO INSTALLED A TRANSMISSION KIT. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AND THE SAME REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED A REBUILT TRANSMISS... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 26, 2006
ON MAZDA MPV MINIVAN 2002- OVER/DRIVE OFF LIGHT BLINKS, AND CAR BUCKS AS IT TRIES TO SHIFT. IF I SHIFT IT MANUALLY FROM 2ND TO 3RD, AND THEN DRIVE THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF, AND IT WILL START TO SHIFT PROPERLY AGAIN WHEN PUT IN DRIVE. MAZDA SERVICE WANTS TO CHARGE ME $3600.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE TRANSM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 26, 2006
ON MAZDA MPV MINIVAN 2002- OVER/DRIVE OFF LIGHT BLINKS, AND CAR BUCKS AS IT TRIES TO SHIFT. IF I SHIFT IT MANUALLY FROM 2ND TO 3RD, AND THEN DRIVE THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF, AND IT WILL START TO SHIFT PROPERLY AGAIN WHEN PUT IN DRIVE. MAZDA SERVICE WANTS TO CHARGE ME $3600.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE TRANSM... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 2, 2006
Incident date: May 1, 2006
DRIVING THE MAZDA TRIBUTE INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT TO FIFTY MILES PER HOUR AND THE TACH WENT UP TO 3000 RPM, APPLIED THE BRAKE AND PUT CAR INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM GOING ANY FURTHER. DEALER WAS CALLED AND CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. CAR HAS BEEN SERVIC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Apr 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 7, 2006
I 'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER OVERFLOW BOTTLE (SUB TANK) THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THERE WAS A PIN HOLD IN THEM, WHICH ALLOWS THE CAR TO RUN HOT AND SHUT DOWN. I TRULY BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THOSE BOTTLES. I OWN A 2002 MAZDA 626. I HAD TO PURCHASE THE BOTTLES EACH TIME. THEY REQUEST THAT YOU G... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 16, 2006
Incident date: Feb 15, 2006
2002 MAZDA 626 WITH 37000 MILES. HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION ABOUT AUG, 2004. STARTED HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO. NELSON MAZDA IN NASHVILLE, TN TOLD US SOMEONE FILLED THE FLUID TOO HIGH WHEN WE HAD OUR OIL CHANGED. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS OBVIOUS SOMETHING WAS WRONG, AND WE WERE ONLY 2 W... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 17, 2006
Incident date: Aug 17, 2005
I HAVE A 2002 MAZDA MILLENIA PURCHASED NEW FROM KOONS MAZDA 9-17-2002. IN AUGUST OF 2005 I RETURNED TO KOONS TO HAVE A HEADLAMP REPLACED.LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LATER I NOTICED THE PROJECTION OF MY HEADLAMPS WERE AIMED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SKY.THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED BOTH HEADLAMPS WERE LAYING IN ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Jan 17, 2006
Incident date: Aug 17, 2005
I HAVE A 2002 MAZDA MILLENIA PURCHASED NEW FROM KOONS MAZDA 9-17-2002. IN AUGUST OF 2005 I RETURNED TO KOONS TO HAVE A HEADLAMP REPLACED.LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LATER I NOTICED THE PROJECTION OF MY HEADLAMPS WERE AIMED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SKY.THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED BOTH HEADLAMPS WERE LAYING IN ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 9, 2006
Incident date: Jan 7, 2006
TOOK MY 2002 TRIBUTE FOR OIL CHANGE AND DURING THE 21 POINT EXAM THEY NOTICED THAT MY ABS RING ON THE RIGHT AXLE WAS FRACTURED. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON WITH TRIBUTES. THE ABS RING CANNOT BE REPLACE, THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RIGHT AXLE ASSEMBLY AND WILL COST $600. IF IT IS NOT REP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Dec 23, 2005
Incident date: Nov 17, 2005
ON COLD STARTS THERE IS A LOUD TICKING SOUND FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. ONCE ENGINE WARMS UP THE TICKING GOES AWAY. WE BROUGHT OUR 2002 MAZDA MPV TO A LOCAL CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND HE DIAGNOSED A CRACKED FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WE CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AT MAZDA TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM AND PER ... Read more
TIRES Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Oct 9, 2002
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2002, THERE IS A SMELL LIKE MILDEW COMING FROM THE A/C HAD IT TESTED- HIGH MOLD SPORE COUNTS IN CABIN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. ARE THESE GOING TO WORK IF I SHOULD NEED THEM? THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 50 TIMES WITHIN 3 YEARS FOR THESE PROBLEMS AND MANY MOR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Oct 9, 2002
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2002, THERE IS A SMELL LIKE MILDEW COMING FROM THE A/C HAD IT TESTED- HIGH MOLD SPORE COUNTS IN CABIN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. ARE THESE GOING TO WORK IF I SHOULD NEED THEM? THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 50 TIMES WITHIN 3 YEARS FOR THESE PROBLEMS AND MANY MOR... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Oct 9, 2002
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2002, THERE IS A SMELL LIKE MILDEW COMING FROM THE A/C HAD IT TESTED- HIGH MOLD SPORE COUNTS IN CABIN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. ARE THESE GOING TO WORK IF I SHOULD NEED THEM? THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 50 TIMES WITHIN 3 YEARS FOR THESE PROBLEMS AND MANY MOR... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 26, 2005
Incident date: Dec 10, 2002
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2002- WHEN CAR ACCELERATES OVER 40 MILES PER HOUR IT SOUNDS AS IF IT IS GOING OVER A GRATING. IT SHUDDERS AND JERKS. IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS NEW CAR IN 2002. BROUGHT THIS CAR TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND IT HAS BEEN HARD TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. DEALER FLUSHED TRANS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jul 18, 2005
PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF FRONT OF HOOD AND COMING OFF THE BUMPER AROUND FOG LAMPS. SERVICE MANAGER AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IT IS ROCK CHIPS AND THAY WANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE MAZDA 626 HAS ONLY 33,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAR WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE HAVE SO MANY CHIPS ON IT. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 16, 2005
Incident date: Jun 13, 2005
AT APPORX. 48K MILES, THE O/D LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH ON AND OFF, AFTER TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC THEY STATED IT NEEDED A NEW SPEED CENSOR, AFTER REPLACING SAID PART THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED, I TOOK IT TO A MAZDA SERVICE DEALER, WHO TOLD ME I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, WITH LESS THAN 52K MILES ON IT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Jun 15, 2005
Incident date: Jun 7, 2002
MAZDA MOTORS CO. HAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH IN 2001-2003 MAZDA MIATAS AND HAS ISSUED A TSB (05-001/03). MY MIATA, A 2002 IS 3 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT WITH ONLY 13,000 MILES OF A WARRANTED 36,000 MILES. WHEN I APPROACHED MAZDA CORP. WITH MY PROBLEM I WAS SUMMARILLY TOLD, WITHOUT THEM LOO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 1, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
THERE IS AN INTERMITTANT PROBLEM WITH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ON MY 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WITH THE VENT SYSTEM ON (NOT THE A/C) AND THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING AND WARMED-UP, AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES , THE VENT SYSTEM WILL BEGIN BLOWING VERY HOT AIR FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. F... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Apr 22, 2005
I HAVE A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE ES V-6, I PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY, 2002. I BEGAN COMPLAINING OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES (...SPECIFICALLY BATTERY CHARGING/MAINTAINING CHARGE), AT 15000 MILES. INITIALLY, THE CAR WOULD LOSE BATTERY CHARGE; BUT IN JANUARY, 2005, THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Apr 22, 2005
I HAVE A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE ES V-6, I PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY, 2002. I BEGAN COMPLAINING OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES (...SPECIFICALLY BATTERY CHARGING/MAINTAINING CHARGE), AT 15000 MILES. INITIALLY, THE CAR WOULD LOSE BATTERY CHARGE; BUT IN JANUARY, 2005, THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Apr 22, 2005
I HAVE A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE ES V-6, I PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY, 2002. I BEGAN COMPLAINING OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES (...SPECIFICALLY BATTERY CHARGING/MAINTAINING CHARGE), AT 15000 MILES. INITIALLY, THE CAR WOULD LOSE BATTERY CHARGE; BUT IN JANUARY, 2005, THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Apr 22, 2005
I HAVE A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE ES V-6, I PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY, 2002. I BEGAN COMPLAINING OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES (...SPECIFICALLY BATTERY CHARGING/MAINTAINING CHARGE), AT 15000 MILES. INITIALLY, THE CAR WOULD LOSE BATTERY CHARGE; BUT IN JANUARY, 2005, THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.... Read more
EQUIPMENT Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Feb 4, 2004
2002 MAZDA MIATA CONVERT. WITH A TOP THAT HAS LEAKED SINCE PURCHASED IN 8-2002 AND MAZDA REFUSES TO REPLACE TOP AFTER 20 ATTEMPTS TO FIX. YOU DO NOT HAVE MIATA'S LISTED IN YOUR COMPLAINT FIELDS- THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR MIATA. ALSO, FOG LIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORM... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 28, 2005
Incident date: Jan 25, 2005
MY TIRES KEEP GOING FLAT- 2002 MAZDA 626. THE FIRST FLAT TIRE WAS ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. THE MECHANIC WHO CHANGED IT OUT FOR ME POINTED OUT THAT MY TIRE LOOKED LIKE IT WAS IN GOOD SHAPE (NO HOLES) BUT ALSO LOOKED LIKE MY TIRES ARE LEANING "IN"- WHICH IS PUTTING THE WEAR/TEAR ON THE INSIDE THREADING, ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 MAZDA MAZDA6

21 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
160000 STRUCTURE3
010000 STEERING1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
200000 WHEELS1
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SA-039-23a Sep 13, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
SA-039-23a Sep 13, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
SA-039-23 Jul 6, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
09-016-23 Feb 28, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23 Feb 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-034-21-3850 Nov 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.
09-034-21-3850 Nov 19, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.
09-025-21-3824 Aug 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided w
01-005-21-3778 Feb 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to t
01-006-21-3779 Feb 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
09-002-21-3770 Jan 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
09-002-21-3770 Jan 21, 2021
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
09-002-21-3770 Jan 21, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
00-001-21-3768 Jan 21, 2021
200000 WHEELS
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manu
00-001-21-3768 Jan 21, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manu
00-001-21-3768 Jan 21, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manu
00-001-21-3768 Jan 21, 2021
010000 STEERING
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manu
09-006-20-3673a Jul 20, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
09-003-20-3671 Jan 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility
09-003-20-3671 Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility
0901216 Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA MAZDA6

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE18006 Opened: May 21, 2018 , Closed: Nov 2, 2018
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2009
Front Subframe Corrosion
In a letter dated September 14, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a defect in the front subframe assemblies of model year (MY) 2009 through 2010 Mazda6 vehicles in certain states with high road salt use in winter mont... Read more
PE13015 Opened: May 9, 2013 , Closed: Sep 30, 2013
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2009
Door Latch Failures Due to Loose Screws
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on reports that the doors were failing to properly latch on model year (MY) 2009 Mazda6 vehicles.Complainants alleged that the door would fail to latch, or would not properly latch. ODI received a total of 9 complaints allegin... Read more
PE03047 Opened: Oct 14, 2003 , Closed: Dec 24, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT SEAL LEAK
IN SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, THE FSU LOCK RING SEAL MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.THE FUEL TANK MAY BE ASSEMBLED WITH INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION ON THE FSU LOCK RING SEAL DUE TO CROSS-THREADING THE LOCK RING, THE SEAL MAY BE OUT OF POSITION AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION,OR THE FUEL TANK MAY BE ... Read more

MAZDA MAZDA6 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA MAZDA6 across all model years (2002, 2019).

87 Total Recalls
2,929 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
199 Reported Crashes
43 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

MAZDA MAZDA6 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 0 19 View
2020 0 3 View
2019 1 6 View
2018 2 74 View
2017 1 76 View
2016 1 111 View
2015 3 78 View
2014 4 196 View
2013 4 34 View
2012 6 128 View
2011 6 186 View
2010 9 318 View
2009 10 527 View
2008 5 121 View
2007 6 184 View
2006 6 207 View
2005 6 180 View
2004 7 196 View
2003 9 245 View
2002 (current) 1 40

Other MAZDA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TRIBUTE 65 2,831 View
B-SERIES TRUCK 65 888 View
MAZDA3 64 3,983 View
CX-9 59 1,796 View
626 54 3,892 View
MPV 44 1,157 View
RX-8 42 1,003 View
PROTEGE 38 1,380 View