The Lemon Index2002 Mazda 626. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,529 and 68,900 miles. Median 50,000, from 15 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 63% |
| Suspension | 10% |
| Airbags | 10% |
| Seat belts | 7% |
| Tires | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 99
Mazda filed 99 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Subject regarding grinding/rubbing noise at front of vehicle, models with vins from y5148597…
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 23 / 29 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 19 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 19 / 25 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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