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2002 Mazda 626
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
The Mazda Capella, also known as the Mazda 626 in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, is a mid-size car that was manufactured by Mazda from 1970 until 2002. Ford, Mazda's partner at the time, also used the Capella platform to create the Ford Telstar and Ford Probe. 4,345,279 of the 626 and Telstar models were sold worldwide.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 | 423 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
99 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2002 Mazda 626?
EPA figures for the 2002 Mazda 626 reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2002 Mazda 626?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Mazda 626 in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2002 Mazda 626?
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 Mazda 626, most often about: Power Train, Suspension, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.