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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 44 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

77000 mi

US $135
Boot cover replaced 
94000 mi

US $1220
and passenger side axle shaft. 
68000 mi

US $5000
Transfer case had a minor leak when sold. Also bought rear shock but never replaced it. 
129600 mi

US $1000
Clutch pedal broke, the pressure plate failed distroying the clutch. To fix the car it required a new clutch pedal, new master and slave cyl, new clutch, fly wheel, transmission gear oil. I also replaced rear main seal. Replaced PS Cooler. 
29000 mi Differential seal leaking at the driver side rear axle, light seepage. Repair was covered under power train warranty just before expiring. 
65700 mi

US $100
Passenger side rear differential seal seeping 
114000 mi

US $30
Shifter pivot seal leaking 
122000 mi

US $200
Passenger outer CV boot tore open. 
127000 mi

US $300
Rear differential front mount was still original and worn, this may have caused metal casing of diff to crack where mount bolted to it. Replaced diff case (nose cone section only), upgraded front diff mount, replaced diff seals and renewed fluid. 
69000 mi

US $2000
Third gear sequencer shot 
136000 mi

US $450
Driver side rear axle broke 
US $1000 Power take off (t-case) exploded. 
14000 mi Car had old clutch version which was redesigned and had TSB to replace with newer clutch but dealer would not honor TSB, and said difficult clutch was normal. Tried to get them to three times. Never fixed. 
46000 mi Rear differential seal, where half-shaft / axle plugs into it was leaking. Was on the passenger side. Noticed when I was changing wheels to my winter set. Called dealer up and told them and they ordered the parts ahead of time. 
48000 mi Transaxle seal damaged, replaced. 
13020 mi weeping between engine oil pan and transmission, tech originally dismissed as old assembly oil. 
26000 mi The clutch has always had a difficult engagement and there is a TSB concerning it. They didn't consider my car to have any problem, even though I wanted the clutch assembly replaced under the TSB and my VIN number fell within the acceptable range. 
188000 mi

US $2800
Transmission was slipping and leaked fluid. Had to rebuild or replace with a used. Ended up replacing with used. Still having issues with shifting into gears. Very hard to shift into gears. So it's still not right. 
194000 mi

US $300
Transmission still had issues. Clutch pedal would go down, but would not come up. At lights, the car would creep forward, if in gear. Took back to shop, and they did not replace the clutch, when they replaced the transmission. Paid for clutch out of my own pocket, and they put it on, no charge. They also replaced the master and slave cylinder, no charge. After about a month, the clutch pedal is still an issue. Will replace clutch line, and bleed the fluid, to see if it is fixed. 
18000 mi Clutch assembly was replaced. Covered under warranty 
122000 mi There was a leak in the seal, and the dealer mechanic said $1,100 to replace seal, but no guarantee it'd fix the problem (rough shifting into second gear), and may need transmission replaced later $6,800. 
93000 mi

US $35
Clutch hydraulic line went bad. Clutch system lost all pressure 
57000 mi

US $500
Differential seal leaking and replaced. 
57000 mi Bad first and second gear synchros making it very difficult to shift between 1-2 and 2-1. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6

Engine not specified

78000 mi Well the Repair was on a 2006 MazdaSpeed 6 and it was leaking from the transfer case which from what ive heard is common with this vehicle but it was fixed for free 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

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

50840 mi Once the transmission is hot and I'm in 6th, any hard acceleration will cause the transmission to get confused then slam into gear. TSB for this, but I'm not in VIN range. Will have to beg them to warranty it. 
62660 mi

C $1800
Main PCM replaced - issue not fixed TCM replaced at owner cost - not covered under Powertrain warranty in Canada (it is in the US) Transmission replaced under warranty 
42000 mi

US $280
We were experiencing shock-shifting behavior in 1st to 2nd gear shift. Dealer flushed and replaced transmission fluid. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

92000 mi

US $1265
Clutch replacement, pedal had gotten progressively harder and clutch dust was causing binding in starter bendix, though no problem with clutch engagement or operation. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

1500 mi 6spd Auto Transmission locked up in 3rd gear during passing and had CEL. After stopping and re-starting engine the problem & CEL went away. Dealer CND the problem and there was no code left. ATX seems to slip upon initial acceler. and redlines too easily. 
67000 mi Vehicle will slip gears when car is above 40 coasting and the throttle is push moderate to full press. The car will try to find a gear, lock, jerk, and then let go red lining out of gear until pedal pressure is removed. 
19000 mi Warranty replacement of transmission. Auto would downshift to 1st at speed when engaging passing gear. 
52000 mi Replaced RF constant velocity joint boot due to cracking observed during routine transmission service. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

80000 mi

US $65
auto transmission shift selector got stuck at parking position in cold weather; repair was unsuccessful because the source of the problem could not be identified by the dealer 
13000 mi Transaxle slippage. Repaired under warranty. 
144200 mi

US $120
Inner C/V boot cover. Passenger side. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

120200 mi

US $2500
Whining tranny, and hard to get in gear. Upon opening discovered problems that req'd replacement with a used unit. Also did clutch. 
165000 mi

US $550
Bracket holding the brake and clutch pedals failed so clutch could not be fully disengaged. Bracket replaced. (Symptom was similar to a failed clutch master cylinder). 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

41999 mi

US $300
Replace Rear Transmission Mount 
103000 mi

US $375
Master/Slave cylinders on clutch failed & were replaced. 
119000 mi

US $250
Master cylinder on clutch failed & had to be replaced 
99200 mi

C $100
drive axle seal,  

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

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

131000 mi 5spd ATX developed pronounced shift shock usually between 3rd and 4th gears. Got worse over time. Especially bad when accelerating harder than normal or going uphill. Trans fluid changes regularly. Bad solenoid chamber/housing. 
133000 mi

US $1000
Had the axle replaced in addition to wheel bearing. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

60760 mi

C $120
Clutch sticking at first. Then clutch completely seized. Brought to dealer and had it repaired under extended warranty but had to pay a deductible. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 Transmission Problems

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