2002 Mazda Mazda6 Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Mazda Mazda6.
Complaints
40
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Mazda Mazda6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:63,422 mi
#23 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:58,490 mi
#33 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:10,002 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Mazda Mazda6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | — | — | 63,422 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 58,490 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 10,002 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 49,222 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 | — | — | 64,501 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 32,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 32,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 47,800 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 68,100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 32,725 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 49,222 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 39,124 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 | — | — | 32,900 mi |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,422
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,490
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,002
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,222
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,501
EQUIPMENT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,800
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,100
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,725
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,222
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,124
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,900
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