2002 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2004 Mazda MAZDA6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 | 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 159 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 14 | 219 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,111 mi | 70,439 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda MAZDA6 | Mazda MAZDA6 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 54 |
| Power Train | 12 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13 |
| Structure | 0 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 12 |
2002 Mazda MAZDA6
2004 Mazda MAZDA6
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.