2005 Mazda Mazda6 Problems and Repair Histories
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Mazda Mazda6 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Mazda Mazda6 | 23 Mazda6s, 7.8 months of data per Mazda6, average 89300 miles Small sample size. Join or 23 Mazda6s, 7.8 months of data per Mazda6, average 89300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Mazda Mazda6
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| Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 104780 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 105800 | 380 | Change transmission oil,did general inspection because the transmission switching was very abruptly( not smooth ). The problem continues. There is a knock when you turned the wheel more than halfway in one or another direction, but only when you push the gas. Also a steering pipe leaking because of rust. |
| Jan | 2013 | 106640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 31000 | 1900 | Had to have CV Joints replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 39680 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 43400 | 800 | Left rear shoulder belt retractor was locking, couldn't extend belt to put it on. Dealer lubed retractor, problem seems to have been fixed Dealer cleaned out carbon buildup they claimed was in FI system, didn't feel like arguing about it |
| Mar | 2013 | 73780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 49600 | 350 | air intake hose cracked |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | A ticking noise under acceleration was repaired under a technical service bulletin. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 53000 | 352 | Simple replacement of worn front brake pads and rotors. Replaced rear brake pads myself. 2 hours. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 50000 | 1000 | brake pads and rotor were replaced due to normal wear |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 18000 | 0 | The brake rotors had warped at 8000 miles on the car. The dealer machined them and they began to warp again at 16000 miles, so this time dealer replaced the rotors under warranty. |
| Feb | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 42000 | 0 | Driver's side headlight and passenger's side foglight burned out. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 34100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 37200 | 0 | Fan module replacement. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 127500 | 200 | replaced passenger side half shaft |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | 460 | clutch pedal sometimes got stuck to the floor. clutch master/slave cylinders replacement, $370 clutch flex line worn out, $90 |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 78000 | 650 | Radiator plug cracked or something. Replaced radiator plug and fan. |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 60000 | 0 | Seal/gasket on rear spoiler was coming loose. Dealer trimed excess rubber and checked seals. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 96000 | 500 | During brake pad replacement, found torn boots on brake caliper. Had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 45000 | 65 | Front brake pads down to 10-15%. ordered brake pads from tirerack (ceramic) for 74 dollars, and had independent mechanic replace before scoring rotors. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 71000 | 220 | Engine noise at low RPM on T-giving day. I drove it ~100 miles home, no change in noise, no other symptoms. Parked for a week, then took it to shop. Crank seal had failed, leaked out most of the engine oil. Seal replaced. Noise abated. |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 15500 | 0 | The clip to hold the adjustable headrest on the passenger seat in the up position was missing. Headrest would fall back to bottom position each time headrest raised. |
| Mar | 2007 | 17980 | 0 | Replaced head rest clip in passenger seat. |
| Nov | 2007 | 25420 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Needed to replace solenoid in engine bank. |
| Feb | 2008 | 26040 | 0 | Improperly greased CV joint that was grinding in cold temperatures. |
| Mar | 2008 | 26660 | 0 | Successful repair of cv joint... added grease/replace cv kit. |
| Mar | 2009 | 35340 | 35 | Burnt out headlight. |
| May | 2009 | 37200 | 500 | Leaking block heater |
| Nov | 2010 | 54560 | 330 | Passenger side hvac fan failure and replacement |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 65000 | 400 | Had to replace rear pads and rotors. Rotors were scored. |
| Apr | 2011 | 71000 | 0 | I visited a body shop to quote a rust repair (quarter panel needs replacing). |
| Sep | 2011 | 72000 | 200 | Transmission torque arm broke. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 90 | Battery replaced due to no start | |
| Jul | 2011 | 49180 | 0 | Loose feeling in the steering wheel, slight click over bumps at low speed. Lubricated steering column with Castrol Syntec grease. There's a TSB and updated grease from Mazda, but any thick grease works fine |
| Mar | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 106000 | 630 | Both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies are replaced. |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 89280 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 104760 | 13 | Engine would stall and restart under low speed driving,engine light would come on.Replaced gas cap. Fixed problem and car drives better than ever! |
| Dec | 2012 | 106020 | 100 | replaced automatic transmission turbine speed sensor. |
| Feb | 2013 | 106940 | 700 | front rotors,pads front and rear. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 32240 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 49600 | 160 | Uneven wear on brake pads and warped/warping rotors |
| Jan | 2011 | 52060 | 0 | Engine light came on. With scan tool indicated MAP sensor issue. Unable to locate sensor to further diagnose. Will be taking to mechanic to diagnose & repair |
| Mar | 2011 | 53320 | 130 | Repair completed by self, with correct part (MAP sensor) ordered from dealership. previous repair trip to mechanic resulted in replacing of incorrect part (barometric pressure sensor) which was located behind battery vs. MAP in intake man. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67580 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 99000 | 87 | Transmission control module needed to be reflashed. I was experiencing hard shifts from 1st to 2nd gear when driving slow. The tcm reflash has completely fixed the issue. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 71000 | 0 | Had to replace engine, out of warranty |
| Aug | 2011 | 74000 | 205 | Air intake tube torn... |
| Sep | 2012 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 69500 | 390 | EGR valve bad. Replaced and intake cleaned. |
| Sep | 2010 | 72000 | 100 | A harsh shift from 5th to 4th(6sp auto) suddenly started and occurred every time. Dealer "looked at it" & said they do not repair transmissions, only replace. Took to trans shop, could not replicate problem. Problem has not occurred since. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 118000 | 2200 | Engine valve determined to leak oil/was replaced, spark plugs replaced, brake rotors resurfaced, transmission fluid flushed/filled, oil and filter serviced, cabin filter replaced. Driver's wheel bearing went bad/was replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 121300 | 600 | Water pump pulley seized in cold weather. Caused radiator to overheat, spilling radiator fluid all over. Replacement parts and labor < $600 |
| Oct | 2012 | 137700 | 600 | Worn out bearing making awful noise. Replaced for $$$. |
| Mar | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | Starter making strange noise Interior paneling detached. Had to order replacements. Interior paneling detached. |
| Mar | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | I noticed leaking oil in the garage. They reported that it was a bad oil pan seal and would have to be ordered and replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 34300 | 400 | The oil pan gasket was replaced. They said it was expensive because the exhaust system had to be lowered to access it. |
| Nov | 2011 | 43500 | 60 | I had an engine light, I took it to a Ford dealer, and their system said it was an gas tank evap code. They cleared it and it hasn't come back since. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 33480 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 37200 | 400 | One of the supports INSIDE the driver seat broke. Dealer sent car to specialized shop to fix the seat frame (300+$) otherwise entire seat would have to be replaced (1200$). |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Replaced fly wheel due to "hot spots" that caused "bucking". Also replaced clutch as part of the solution. All covered under warranty. Took a day to complete the repair. | |
| Oct | 2011 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | Power seat motor | |
| Jan | 2013 | 135700 | 868 | Clutch was releasing high and didn't feel crisp. Was replaced. Price includes clutch lining, which was a wear item (I don't have parts breakdown.) |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 77500 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 79360 | 500 | Faulty fuel pump had to be replaced. Numerous trips to the dealer were required as they could not replicate problem if the car had over 1/4 tank of gas. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 68700 | 25 | Bought the car from a private party. Replaced passenger fog light, marker light and license plate lights. |
| Jan | 2012 | 95300 | 30 | Replaced hatch gas lifters. |
| Mar | 2012 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 125000 | 269 | Thermostat was stuck open. It was replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 141000 | 36 | Blower fan resistor needed to be replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 146700 | 480 | Rattle from front end, replaced both lower control arms |
| Mar | 2013 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 108700 | 100 | Right rear wheel bearing. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 19000 | Bought | |
| Feb | 2007 | 570 | Not really the cars fault, but a previous mechanic pushed the break line up against the CV-joint boot and caused it to split and so I had a bad CV joint... | |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | Fan running after turning off engine. Known issue with Mazda6. Fan modulator replaced and has not been an issue since. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | Brake part shifted during normal driving causing annoying squeak. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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