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2002 Mazda 626

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 626.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2002 Mazda 626 is a passenger car positioned in the later years of the model's 1990–2003 run, and with 88 owner complaints and zero recalls, it cuts a relatively quiet figure compared with the generation's more troubled years. The power train emerges as the dominant complaint area, consistent with the kinds of issues that drove the 1995 peak of 518 complaints. Sitting just before the 2003 low of only nine complaints, the 2002 model year represents one of the more settled points in the 626's reliability history, suggesting that the most persistent problems of earlier years had largely faded by this stage.

Model year200220012000199919981997199619951994

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter B6Y114302A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterB6Y114302A
Engine air filterFSD713Z40
Fuel filterFS1120490B alt FSD820490
Spark plugKJ1818110 alt BP0518110
Battery000080058RWB
Front wiper bladesGD7A67330A alt GD7B67330
Serpentine beltKLG415908 alt FS1218381A
ThermostatKL0115171A9U

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight2864 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 626 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 1999 LX Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999LX Sedan 2.5L V67.50 sec15.70 sec170 hpFWD
1998LX Sedan 2.5L V67.50 sec15.80 sec164 hpFWD
1998LX Sedan 2.5L V69.10 sec17.00 sec164 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Power Steering FluidDEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.049-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.052-0.055 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.66 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity8.11 oz

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)35-65
Injector Primary Resistance12-16 ohms
Engine Compression119-171 psi
Engine Compression141-202 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket22-28 ft-lbs / 58-75 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle34-49 ft-lbs / 65-87 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit0.0039 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.394 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.3548 in / 0.8988 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the Mazda 626's generation, federal complaints rose from 55 in 1990 to a peak of 518 in 1995, before steadily declining to just 88 by the 2002 model year. The 2002 model sits at the tail end of this downward arc, showing a substantial improvement over the 190 complaints and 1 recall of the 2001 model, and faring only slightly worse than the 9 complaints of the final 2003 model. Of the 88 complaints for 2002, the vast majority (63) are concentrated in the Power Train category, alongside 6 crash-related complaints and 0 fire complaints, though the data does not specify the root cause of these power train issues. Notably, the 2002 model has zero recalls and zero federal investigations, implying that the systemic issues prompting earlier recalls had largely been resolved by this production year. Given its position on the steep downward slope of the generation's problem arc and its clean recall record, the 2002 Mazda 626 is a relatively strong year to buy within this generation, provided you monitor for the prevalent, albeit unspecified, power train concerns.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
98
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
88
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 88 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train63
Suspension3
Electrical System2
Seat Belts2
Air Bags2
Tires2
Engine1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 98 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
07-004-252025-04-25Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
09-038-242024-08-08Electrical SystemIn accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-24b2024-07-29Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2002 626 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.