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2002 Mazda Mazda6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
28
Latest campaign
Jun 5, 2003

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Parking brake1Jun 5, 2003

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 5, 2003Latest campaign
Jun 5, 200303V207000

Parking brake: indicator light

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V207000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 03V207000 · Jun 5, 2003
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component28

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
28Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train1243000
Engine and engine cooling1036000
Equipment414000
Unknown or other311000
Service brakes27000
Hydraulic27000
Air bags27100
Electrical system27000
Tires27000
Seat belts14000
Seats14100
Exterior lighting14000
Vehicle speed control14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 01/10/2008 · ODI 10214453
  • Seat belts

    “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.”

    Filed 01/07/2008 · ODI 10214074
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “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…”

    Filed 12/28/2007 · ODI 10213059

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2002 Mazda Mazda6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Mazda Mazda6 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Mazda Mazda6. The most recent, 03V207000 (reported June 5, 2003), concerns parking brake. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Mazda Mazda6?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 28 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Mazda Mazda6?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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