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2002 Mazda MAZDA6 engine and engine cooling problems

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Mazda MAZDA636% of all complaints for this model year.

10
Engine and Engine Cooling complaints
36%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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 24,000 miles -- and this time was not covered under warranty. The repair cost…

    filed Dec 28, 2007

  • Mazda usa mazda mpv 2002 dear sirs: I own a mazda mpv 2002 model which has been having minor sporadic trouble for some time. Between 1500 and 1800 rpm it would sometimes jerk and sputter and then it would settle down and continue. I've taken this to two different dealers during routine scheduled…

    filed Oct 11, 2007

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other MAZDA6 years

YearReportsShare
2012 MAZDA611%
2010 MAZDA610%
2009 MAZDA651%
2008 MAZDA622%
2007 MAZDA696%
2006 MAZDA695%
2005 MAZDA6117%
2004 MAZDA6117%
2003 MAZDA63621%
MAZDA6 engine and engine cooling problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.