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2004 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 267 repairs.
2004 Mazda Mazda6 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Headliner was falling off. |
| 47120 mi C $900 |
Repair Shop located misfitting gasket that was entry point for water. Caused rust out of a control module, which was causing various electrical problems. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 55180 mi C $400 |
sunroof shattered while in the tilt position. Part arrived next day from dealer, installed, adjusted, good as new! |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 76260 mi C $100 |
I suspect one of the welds in the rear pillars above wheels broke. Broken weld noises are so annoying and so hard to fix that some people sell the cars. Best Play: I made a cast around the weld out of expanding foam to deaden the sound. : / |
| 31000 mi | Headliner coming loose. New Headliner assembly ordered. I was notified the headliner ordered (after first appointment) delivered to dealer and I scheduled repair for a Monday. Left the car and received loaner. When the headliner was removed from packaging, it had damage. Dealer ordered a new one. Because... New headliner arrived. Brought car in for repair on Monday. New headliner delivered damaged. Another one ordered and car left at shop. Replacement liner received on Weds and car returned. |
| 77000 mi US $300 |
Headliner was starting to hang |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 2500 mi | Vehicle was missing a rubber gasket in the firewall on the passenger side that allowed water to leak in the passenger compartment when it rained and pool in the right rear passenger footwell. This was fixed under warranty - however it took some convincin |
| 116000 mi | Headliner loose (6-8" diameter) near corner rear window on both sides. Used DIY spray headliner glue. Frequently ride with sunroof/rear windows open and also park car outside during hot Texas summer days - possible contributing factors. |
| 145000 mi US $300 |
Leather seats: Front driver seat side bolster cushion worn through. Can feel steel support through leather seat cover when driving. Have not repaired yet. Estimated cost is $300 for used salvage parts + labor DIY (if I can find one). |
| 150000 mi US $20 |
Repaired right side seat bolster cushion of driver's seat which had cracked from top-to-bottom such that the metal frame was causing discomfort while driving. Crack was approximately 18 inches long. Glued and stitched together. |
| 57000 mi US $10 |
Seat back bolster ripped into two pieces, self repaired by removing leather upholstery and glued back together |
| 60000 mi US $10 |
Previously repaired seat bolster ripped again. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 184140 mi C $250 |
Replaced driver seat. Left side deterioration. Ceiling collapsed on the edges. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $250 |
Headliner is falling down. According to Mazda 6 forums this is a common problem around the 5 year mark. Frustrating problem in a modern car. My 84 Mercury had this issue, but I've never encountered this again until now. Cheap adhesive? |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 70000 mi | Paint peeling on trunk. |
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