2006 Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2006

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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 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (70%)

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2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

45000 mi Rust on front edge of hood. Hood was replaced and painted under warranty. 
97000 mi

US $200
Rust repair. Light rust on hood, had to clean out fold on front edge. Light rust along edge of trunk lip. Heavy rust/rot on both rear quarter panels. 
14000 mi Clutch pedal squeaked. They couldn't replicate until I made them sit in the car then made it squeak for them. New clutch "switch" ordered. New clutch switch installed. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

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

65000 mi

US $600
Lower body trim came loose due to cracked clips. Will re visit once part arrives 
50840 mi Also some rust on this Mazda. 
83700 mi

C $1500
Peeling rust on driver side rear wheel well and arch repaired. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

50000 mi Rattle in steering column and rattle on right front side airbag cover. Dealer serviced for airbag cover did not fix (under warranty). Post warranty I removed airbag cover and fixed noise and lubricated steering linkage (TSB) to fix rattle. Issues fix 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

65100 mi Rear Bumper ties break easily. Needed to place a screw into one of the right-side rear bumper to keep it from falling off. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

112000 mi Screw for the driver side sun visor constantly comes loose. Has to be tightened every two months or so. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

102500 mi

A $50
Water drains at lower of door blocked, causing water ingress. Dealer blew out drains with compressed air. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 Body Problems

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