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2004 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 267 repairs.
2004 Mazda Mazda6 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| 136400 mi C $650 |
starter |
| 134540 mi C $500 |
Replaced alternator. AC gone. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 118000 mi US $127 |
Replace battery. |
| 86800 mi C $50 |
One fog light and one headlight had to be replaced Car would not start. Car needed to be towed and starter replaced |
| 79980 mi C $100 |
Electrical socket for turning signal |
| 82680 mi C $100 |
Light bulb socket for turn signal failed |
| 46500 mi C $100 |
During days of heavy rain, the Radio and climate systems would not shut off, even with key removed. Once car dries out everything is normal again. |
| 47300 mi C $995 |
Random Electrical Problems, Dealer located electrical module that was corroded, also determined a firewall grommet was loose that allowed water to drain onto electrical module. |
| 75500 mi C $400 |
A/C line rubbed through at the point of contact with the ABS bracket. Installed updated line that doesn't contact with the A/C bracket. |
| 118000 mi US $55 |
Drivers side back passenger window motor would just stop when rolling up the window. It would go down all the way but would stop about 1 1/2 inches from the top. Replaced motor everything back to normal. |
| 161200 mi C $30 |
AC clutch not engaging. Replaced AC condenser. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 197000 mi | Audio-HVAC MFD failed. The uP has poor soldering on it to the pcb so I disassembled and VERY carefully re-soldered all connections. I understand that this is a function of the low lead RoHS construction and heat causes embrittlment and breakage. |
| 124000 mi US $150 |
Backup light switch failed & successfully replaced |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91760 mi C $800 |
Replaced A/C compressor, recharged A/C, and changed serpentine belt from aftermarket one to an OEM to eliminate squealing. |
| 99000 mi US $100 |
Replaced battery as it died. Old battery was 2 years old. Not the car's fault |
| 206000 mi US $14 |
Headlight went out, bought a new one but didn't have the time/place to install it. Valvoline did it for about $14 so I guess I'll go back next time. Bummer was about 3 days later the other one burned out :( Second headlight replaced a few days later. |
| 132000 mi US $100 |
Left low beam out, right intermittent. Replaced both bulbs. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi | Single disc CD player would pop repeatedly while trying to load a CD. The CD player was replaced under warranty. |
| 196000 mi US $3 |
turn signal bulbs |
| 154000 mi US $300 |
Backup lamp switch (on manual transmission) failed/intermittent. |
| 132000 mi US $350 |
Replaced worn window motor |
| 79000 mi US $59 |
Noticed there was no cold air blowing with or without A/C on. Dealer diagnosed and found a cold-air return door stuck closed. Door was opened and reset, and hinges were lubed. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi US $80 |
Both key fobs stopped working. Neither would unlock or lock the car electronically anymore so I had to resort to using the key. Supposedly the circuit boards inside them were fried but I (the owner) have no idea how that occurred. Ordered new key fobs. |
| 78000 mi US $150 |
Replace Alternator |
| 79980 mi C $600 |
alternator failed, replaced. battery replaced. |
| 82460 mi | door electronics, |
| 126000 mi US $218 |
Battery was dead two mornings ago, I jumped it off with my truck, and the alternator light, AT light and check engine light came on. Tried to drive the car but it would hardly move . TCM fuse was blown, battery showed fault, alternator bad. |
| 145100 mi US $850 |
Car wouldn't start. Alternator was replaced. |
| 148000 mi US $100 |
AC Not working AC Recharge, replace valve |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $600 |
Alternator failed. It took tire plus over seven hours to secure the part and install it. |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
Alternator was replaced under warranty, but labor was extra. Battery required replacement. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Backup lights would not light when car was put in reverse. Dealer replaced switch engaging circuit on transmission. Lights out illuminating switches for climate control. Dealer replaced all bulbs in center stack, as it requires about 90 minutes of labor to get there, but minimal effort and cost to replace more bulbs than just the ones that burned out. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 119740 mi $100 |
replaced the exterior mirror from left side (not heating any longer). |
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