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%)

Chart based on 369 repairs.
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2006 Mazda Mazda6 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 21 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

23000 mi Sputter under heavy acceleration. 
88000 mi

US $35
Battery clamp bolt fell out, clamp got loose 
20800 mi

US $750
New tires installed. Alignment performed. 
104000 mi

US $800
Key sensor began failing. Mazda refuses to give program codes to non-dealership mechanics. I was forced to wait 5 days for new keys to be shipped w/o access to my car. Includes 2 keys and 1 auxiliary key (small key slides into main key) 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

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

42000 mi

US $280
Driver's side lumbar support broken, fixed under warranty. 
50840 mi The cable for the lumbar support in the driver's seat snapped some time ago as well. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

88660 mi

C $300
Right wiper linkage broke due to ice. Linkage was repaired 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

16000 mi Lumbar in driver seat broken..part replaced. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

60000 mi Screw for the driver side sun visor constantly comes loose. Has to be tightened every two months or so. 
115000 mi

US $100
Replaced driver's seat belt. Was torn and did not retract correctly. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

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

75000 mi

US $60
Hatchback struts failed, needed replacing 
30060 mi Hatch struts worn out 
51000 mi

US $430
Cable for driver's seat lumbar adjustment broke so the lumbar support was replaced. 
83000 mi

US $43
Replaced hatchback lift supports. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

19000 mi Lumbar Support repair for Driver's Seat 
46546 mi

US $59
Replaced Hatch Lift Supports 
93300 mi

US $59
Had to replace Lift Supports for Hatch. 
97000 mi

US $150
Struts that hold rear hatch open failed. Hatch would stay up. Had them replaced (2). 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

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

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

83700 mi Passenger side exterior door handle loose (but still functional) 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 Other Problems

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