2002 Mazda 626 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Mazda 626, 5% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Heard noise and bad vibration from front left , it got worse and louder when making turns. Took vehicle to dealer, who stated that front wheel bearing was bad. Around two weeks before the same thing happened, heard loud noise on front right, got louder when turning. Took vehicle to dealer, who replaced front right bearing. Car always serviced at dealer, two weeks before took car to dealer for pulling to the right. Dealer stated it needed an alignment and balancing. Did that next day and same thing happened within the past month. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118125, filed 2005-04“While driving heard humming noise. Took vehicle to dealer. A loose bearing on right front wheel. Replaced part. While driving again, heard a noise wheel front right wheel fell off.”
NHTSA complaint #8012175, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213387Feb 15, 2016Shock absorber replacement guidelines
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda 626
70 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mazda 626
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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