2009 Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2009

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (9%)

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (57%)

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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.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

88000 mi

US $430
Transmission fluid LINERS rusted thru .. needed new liners. Mechanic stated that New England weather contributed to this problem. 
115320 mi at 180,000km the tranny started have problems from 3rd to 4th gear. Est on repair is 2500 and up. I will trade the car 
46000 mi

US $454
Car stopped running and started stumbling. Had to be towed twice to garage then to dealer. Trouble code indicated throttle body actuator open/closed. Replaced TB - car stopped again after 60 miles. Dealer reprogrammed PCM and road tested. 
50000 mi Car stumbled and stopped. Towed to dealer. The Power Control Module was determined to be faulty and was replaced and reprogrammed. Unbelievably technically challenging. This repair was covered by warranty. Dealer support spectacular! 
29300 mi while in for routine maintenance (oil change, brakes) technician noticed a small transmission leak - fixed with a new O ring seal. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

100 mi Hesitation/hiccup happen when driving in any gear/speed but most prominent when under very light throttle or at initial throttle when coasting. ECU was reflashed but issue still occurs. Mazda working with other owners to diagnois & find repair. 
7500 mi CV joint/half shaft failure. covered under warranty 7500 miles on car. No mods - all work done @ dealer CV joint repair- after dealer confirmed issue, part order, arrived but was defective so 2nd replacement part ordered and 10 days after diagnosis repair made under warranty 
27000 mi

US $70
CV joints inspected, one halfshaft replaced under warranty. Bolt missing from coolant hose bracket, replaced. 
28300 mi

US $150
Replaced faulty clutch master cylinder. 
108500 mi

C $2000
changed the clutch plate, main bearing, main seal 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

66000 mi transmission had to have a repair for fluid when under high pressure in system would overflow fluid from dipstick. Fix was to add another transmission cooler. 
132000 mi

US $127
I replaced the left CV Axle 
145000 mi

US $200
Transmission cables leaking 
147000 mi

US $600
Replacement of rotted transmission lines 
15000 mi The autoshift shifter on my 6 does not return to the up position. It has become sticky. The dealer lubed it, but that did not fix the problem. Not a serious problem, but the car's got 15,000 on it! 
16000 mi Dealer decided to completely replace the sticky shifter knob. Ordered on a Monday, in by Tuesday, and I picked the car up Tuesday night... Works fine now. 
55700 mi About every other week, my car will not shift from 3rd to 4th. My mechanic suspects some sensor that until it fails completely, cannot be fixed. 
54000 mi

US $400
Replaced switch that failed, causing transmission to fail to shift into 4th and 5th gears on occasion. 
8000 mi Bucking sensation going from 2nd to 1st gear. Sometimes feels as though emergency brake is on. 
52700 mi

US $137
Transmission develop what mechanics call " jutter " a slight hesitation in automatic transmission 
58000 mi Left front axle cover was cracked affecting axle. Replaced under extended warranty. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 Transmission Problems

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