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2002 Mazda 626 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2002 Mazda 626, and owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
87
owner complaints to NHTSA
6 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–25
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Mazda 626. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2002 Mazda 626 have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,562 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 14 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Without any warning the transmission started slipping out of forward gear while at a traffic light after releasing the brakes and gently pressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle didnt move. Manually”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 2, 2020 · Power train

“The transmission has been replaced twice now. Even after we get it fixed it stills jerks and sounds like the engine is going to fall out. It has a terrible time shifting from 1st to 2nd and sometimes”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 7, 2017 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2002 Mazda 626. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–25 mpg
City / Highway18–23 / 24–29
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Mazda 626 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda 626 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1979 Mazda 62620
1980 Mazda 62620
1981 Mazda 62620
1982 Mazda 62620
1983 Mazda 62602
1984 Mazda 62603
1985 Mazda 62606
1986 Mazda 626216
1987 Mazda 626129
1988 Mazda 626645
1989 Mazda 626142
1990 Mazda 626144
1991 Mazda 626162
1992 Mazda 626019
1993 Mazda 6261122
1994 Mazda 6262282
1995 Mazda 6262488
1996 Mazda 6262359
1997 Mazda 6263358
1998 Mazda 6264434
1999 Mazda 6262318
2000 Mazda 6261217
2001 Mazda 6260188
2002 Mazda 626087
2003 Mazda 62609

Checking a specific 2002 Mazda 626

How do I know if my 2002 Mazda 626 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mazda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.