2006 Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

57000 mi Failing AC compressor. 
56000 mi

US $120
Weak battery needed replacement (Was original batter still) 
118000 mi

US $500
A/C compressor locked up, condenser was still functional but badly corroded, so I replaced as preventative measure along with compressor. 
110000 mi

US $145
Replaced battery. 
123000 mi

US $85
replace headlights 
112000 mi

US $134
Ac blew cold at highway speeds but blew lukewarm when idling or driving slow. Gradually got worse. Recharge included diagnostic, quoted at $1800. Decided to get second opinion, but compressor seized and clutch disintegrated. Compressor and clutch seized and broke apart, sending metal shards throughout the system. Replaced compressor, clutch, expansion valve, condenser assy, flush and recharge. Took 4 days due to hard to find parts. 
20000 mi Repaired driver's side front window. Covered under warranty 
9000 mi trunk button for trunk lock did not work--ordered new one 
10000 mi New button for trunk lock installed. 
27000 mi Smart key was not working all the time - trunk antenna and lock replaced. 
120000 mi

US $130
Replaced alternator 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

49000 mi

US $500
A/C recharge 
86000 mi Recharge, will return in Oct to see if leaks are present 
100000 mi intermittent starter not working 
109000 mi

US $150
Starter connections corroded. Needed tow. 
62620 mi

C $130
Have had 2 Motomaster batteries die in one week. 
63860 mi

C $350
Suffered sporadic no-start condition. Starter replaced and problem has not reoccurred. 
73100 mi

US $50
recharge AC replace alternator 
70300 mi

US $600
Hi beams flakey. Would come on by themselves 
93000 mi

US $20
Still have issues with flashing highbeams 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

93000 mi

C $1200
A/C was not blowing cold. System was recharged and leakstop added. 
56000 mi

US $700
AC system leak on high pressure hose. Replaced. 
85000 mi

US $150
New battery failure after 24 months,60 month battery, suspect underhood heat given battery placement in engine bay. 
85500 mi

US $100
Starter bendix sticking, apparently manual transmission models clutch dust accumulation can be hard on this. First rebuild starter marginal though good brand, 2nd OK. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi A/C would blow warm air at times when the car would come to a stop. A new TSB issued recently deals with the problem. 
55800 mi

C $15
Headlight replacement. 
38000 mi Belt squeal upon A/C cycling while engine is under load. Determined to be compressor clutch allowing belt to slip. Parts ordered but not installed as of 6/30. 
38000 mi A/C belt clutch replaced with parts ordered in June; however, accessory belt broke apart three hours later (overtightened?) requiring a tow back to the dealership. New belt put on the next day, no further issues at this time. 
48000 mi

US $470
A/C not blowing cold, diagnosed as leaking hose at the compressor. Parts ordered for later return for repair. Leaking A/C hose replaced. 
99000 mi

US $450
Ac compressor failed 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

36000 mi Clock shorted out. Would not keep time 
170000 mi Driver headlight out and wiper blades needed replacement 
50300 mi

US $50
Needed recharge of AC 
55000 mi AC completely shot. 
74000 mi defective passenger's airbag replaced 
102000 mi

US $160
Leak checked, freon added 
54000 mi

US $102
Replaced the original battery 
90000 mi

US $150
Replaced the battery 
98000 mi

US $1000
Ignition switch key reminder buzzer will not stop beeping with key out of ignition switch causing key fob not to operate or doors to be locked from drivers door lock switch 
57660 mi Wiring system on left outboard main headlight and connectors burned out. Wiring and connectors needed replacment. Repair took place after light main headlights kept burning out or failing. 
171000 mi

US $70
Rusted cable to the starter. Car was hesitant to start. At the same time battery died. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

96100 mi

C $791
First, Battery light on over 2500 rpm. After about 200km on highway, all lights on, then car died. Towed to dealer. Ordered alternator and installed. All good now. 
100440 mi

C $213
Battery froze over winter. Car wouldn't start in spring. Battery swollen. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

98 mi

$100
Motor for rear window needed to be replaced. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

72800 mi

US $1000
AC compressor and a couple of other parts (don't remember) were replaced. Dealer had to order parts 2 separate times, requiring a total of three days in the shop. 
107100 mi Leak in AC 
72600 mi

US $95
Replace front lightbulb, which requires major sub-assembly removal/replacement on this vehicle. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

120400 mi

US $50
Rear window defroster quit working. Shop said replacement is only guaranteed solution, but I asked them to try fixing the broken tab (connection). It didn't fix the problem though. 
18000 mi Windshield wipers quit working. Dealer advised an electrical contact was loose in steering column. Fixed w/in 1 hour of bringing it in. Said he had never seen this in a Mazda6 before. 
18500 mi Warranty Repair of Driver's Seat Lumbar Support 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

102800 mi

US $265
A/C compressor discharge hose leaked. Replaced hose, evacuated and recharged system. Cost of hose $75. Cost of refrigerant $16. Remainder of cost was for tools to complete repair. 
51000 mi Noticed a random buzzing in stereo for sometime, but unable to duplicate during last routine maintenance, so took to another dealership and they found the problem and diagnosed with an internal audio failure and replaced with new head unit under warranty. 
53000 mi During overnight frigid temps, the display for clock/temp/radio won't turn on until car warms up. Told by shop there is a Technical Service Bulletin regarding this and just need to book an appointment with dealership to repiar. 
110000 mi

US $600
Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. 
156000 mi

US $65
Power locks stopped working diagnosed issue during routine oil change 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

86180 mi

A $40
Plug for passenger front window came loose. Highly likely that this was the dealer "fixing" the door handle at previous service. Plug was reseated - "click" - and everything was fine. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 Electrical Problems

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