Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2002 Mazda MAZDA6. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Overdrive Light On problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Clutch problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems |
I was driving my well-maintained 2002 Mazda mpv (odo 66,000miles) on the freeway at 65 mph, when all of a sudden it was as if it was shifted into neutral. Had car towed to an independent repair facility, which diagnosed failed transmission. Read details...
The transmission in my 2002 Mazda 626 sedan burned out without warning while being operated during normal highway conditions. The vehicle was well-maintained during my period of ownership. I was told by the Mazda mechanics that the 626 was "notorious" for transmission problems like this, Read details...
: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph the overdrive light flashed on and off then the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who installed a transmission kit. The same problem occurred a second time and the same repair shop determined a rebuilt transmission Read details...