What's New for 2002 Mazda 626
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2002
This year, to get any options on the LX four-cylinder or the ES-V6 model, you must order an automatic transmission. So much for that whole "zoom-zoom" philosophy. The former budget sport sedan, the LX-V6, can't be equipped with any options at all, save a slushbox. And the ES (in V6 format only for the new year) loses standard equipment; the moonroof, cassette player and Bose speakers are part of an optional ES Premium package. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2002 Mazda 626 Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is the plugging of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages on the 2.5lt engine. Plugged EGR Passages will cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to repair the EGR Passages is estimated at $15.00 for the parts and $117.00 for the labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Mazda 626
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