2002 Mazda 626: common problems and reliability
One of the better 626 years.
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88 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2002 626?The 2002 Mazda 626 has 88 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2002 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Mazda 626 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2002 a good year for the 626?
Across the 7 626 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 88 (2002) to 438 (1998). With 88 complaints, the 2002 626 sits below the model's median of 322.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 626. See the full 626 owner picture and every model year.
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