2002 Mazda MAZDA6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,062miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,062 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Took my 2002 tribute for oil change and during the 21 point exam they noticed that my ABS ring on the right axle was fractured. I was told that this is not uncommon with tributes. The ABS ring cannot be replace, they have to replace the entire right axle assembly and will cost $600. If it is not replaced my ABS brakes and traction control will fail. Merry christmas and happy new year. My warranty just expired and it is not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10147245, filed 2006-01, 39,124 miles“Vehicle has a pcv hose failure factory recall. Its failed four times - the hose is not resistant to oil. It eats itself out from the inside out. It than sucks itself in and gets a growing hole. Vacuum pressure gets so low that the brake booster begins to failure causing break failure. Mazda has since upgrade the new improved part to a more improved new part that fixes this problem. They refuse to fix my van again because they already fixed it once. They should of fixed it right the first time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200065, filed 2007-08, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V207000Jun 5, 2003Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." during…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2002–2003
Related service bulletins
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 | 17 | 28% |
| 2014 | 17 | 12% |
| 2013 | 5 | 22% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 16 | 7% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 7% |
| 2003 | 24 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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