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2003 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area
Engine (58%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 96 repairs.
2003 Mazda Mazda6 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (44%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (19%)
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.
2003 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| 116000 mi | Passenger side making a horrible noise, when wheel was turned to the left. Replaced lower control arm passenger side. Noise disappeared. |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 112000 mi | Bushings cracked on lower control arms. Parts $200. Labor to install $550. |
| 45000 mi US $500 |
Replace front left and right struts. Replace Controller arm. |
| 80000 mi US $770 |
Bearings were busted on both Front wheels. Had to replace Bearings + Hub. |
| 114600 mi US $90 |
Ball joints are nearing replacement time - lubed by the shop. |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 71823 mi US $533 |
new rear brake pads and rotors, new front brake pads, replaced squeaking front left wheel bearing |
| 82000 mi US $2015 |
New clutch. New struts. Replaced worn coolant hoses. |
| 150000 mi US $520 |
Replace shocks/struts and replace transmission case seal. |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36729 mi US $577 |
Front bushings cracked and damaged - replace all control arm bushings with bushing kit |
| 41000 mi US $550 |
Front ball joint wear. |
| 65000 mi | Leaky front struts -replaced |
| 58280 mi $240 |
Front wheel bearings |
| 102000 mi US $500 |
Bearing noise (sounded like a bad tire) was investigated & found to require replacement of hub assembly. |
| 89200 mi US $285 |
Left-front suspension was making an awful creaking noise. Dealer reported both tie rods were damaged (torn covers) and the left one was causing the noise. |
| 133000 mi US $400 |
Left-side lower control arm bushings were shot. |
| 143000 mi US $350 |
Replaced sway bar end link that had been making tons of noise. Comment was that it was "loose". |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 96720 mi $170 |
Split rubber boot replaced |
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