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2007 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 134 repairs.
2007 Mazda Mazda6 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 65300 mi US $100 |
Timing Chain replaced |
| 42780 mi | Check engine came on. Barely able to drive home. Engine would not rev unless gas pedal almost to the floor.Unplugged positive terminal of battery,waited 1-2 minutes and reconnected. Check engine light gone and car back to normal. |
| 46900 mi US $1200 |
Engine broke two connecting rods and pistons; block was cracked down the middle. |
| 7500 mi | car wouldn't run past idle (felt like flooding/starving for fuel) brought into dealership, replaced High Pressure Fuel pump (took almost 2 weeks in shop) |
| 134000 mi | The turbo smoked when ideling or under heavy boost and was replaced |
| 11160 mi | Repaired sensor for fuel system that was squeeling when engine was cold. |
| 12000 mi US $160 |
Purge valve replaced under warranty, all drivetrain oils and oil filter changed |
| 15900 mi US $100 |
Engine knocking, dealer agrees is unusual but waiting for Mazda to give them advice on the problem and solution. |
| 18200 mi | Engine still knocking, still can't replicate at dealership. Mazda states that it's normal operation. |
| 46500 mi C $350 |
Check engine light on, found that it was a purge valve, ordered part and fixed it. Problem seems like it is fixed. |
| 78740 mi C $1800 |
Timing chain, actuator, seals, gaskets. |
| 19840 mi | Turbo seals replaced to fix oil leak. |
| 64480 mi | Light came on during normal commute. Took to local mechanic who stated the code was for the EGR valve. Cleared the code and drove with mechanic, where code reader could tell valve was cycling (no problem). Valve may have frozen. |
| 48000 mi | Progressively worse rattle in valvetrain at startup. Diagnosed as failed variable valve timing (VVT) actuator. TSB found, replaced under drivetrain warranty |
| 51000 mi | Failed bypass valve in the turbo plumbing. Second failed stock Mazda valve in 50k miles. Was told that Mazda would only cover a portion of the replacement cost, so I told them to forget it and bought a Forge bypass valve as a replacement. |
| 20000 mi | Had DTC P2187 Lean condition at idle on Bank 1. Dealer replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump on engine. Pump runs off of camshaft operating between 485psi and 1885 psi. |
| 21000 mi | Replaced purge valve. Trm levels incorrect. Existing purge valve sticking. |
| 47000 mi | Replaced smoking turbocharger with new updated turbo. |
| 24000 mi | Engine light came on due to sensor, related to fuel system becoming faulty. Replaced under warranty. |
2007 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| 45200 mi | Ticking Noise from purge valve, according to service ticket. Previously, in dealership 26 days for Cam ticking noise. Not sure what was really going on this time. Hired Lemon Lawyer. |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 112840 mi C $300 |
Flex pipe repair |
| 77000 mi US $360 |
Check engine light came on; caused by clogged evaporative leak detection pump. Pump was removed, tested, cleaned and reinstalled. |
| 77700 mi | Check engine light came on again for a while, and then went off. Technician checked the OBD system and found no active codes. Immediately took the car to an emissions testing station, where it passed. |
| 83000 mi US $250 |
Air intake had dry rot and a tear, triggering the check engine light, and had to be replaced. |
| 91000 mi | Engine fans were running on high speed all the time. Replaced fan control module (third time in last two years) under warranty. I've read that the fans draw more amps as they get older, damaging control module, but don't know if this is true. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Water pump housing was leaking. Replaced pump and housing, pulley and drive belt. |
| 39420 mi | Front exhaust heat shield started to rattle. Fixed with screws. |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | Transmission delays before engaging taking off from stoplight. Computer update was done. No cost. |
| 113100 mi US $800 |
Water pump failed. Replaced hoses also while in. |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
Fixed engine oil leak. |
| 105000 mi US $750 |
intake sensors shot, both replaced |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 122000 mi US $762 |
A small plastic part on the water pump housing started to leak coolant. The entire water pump had to be replaced because they do not sell the plastic part separately. |
| 126000 mi US $453 |
Front bypass hose fitting burst, spraying coolant |
| 120000 mi US $1250 |
car refused to respond to throttle, stayed at idle. replace air intake tube throttle body |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 171000 mi US $450 |
Thermostat replacement |
| 25000 mi | Damaged muffler seal was discovered after I noticed the car was louder than usual. |
| 92000 mi | Motor mounts replaced |
| 114000 mi US $700 |
Motor mounts broken |
| 115100 mi US $256 |
Motor mounts worn replaced 2x on 2 years. Better but still thugging on acceleration Thug noise still there when accelerating and releasing gas pedal. |
| 10500 mi | check engine light. Charcoal canister. Repaired under warranty |
| 11000 mi | Exhaust donut failed. Repaired under warranty |
| 16500 mi | Engine losing coolant - have to fill reservoir every oil change, No leak found. |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23600 mi US $480 |
Cannot recall exactly, but it was one of the engine sensors that had gone bad. Trip also included an oil change and fuel injector cleaning. |
| 45600 mi US $450 |
Oxygen sensor failed. Was replaced. |
| 70600 mi US $400 |
Replaced the rear motor mount |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98580 mi C $250 |
Thermostat was in open position and not closing |
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