| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
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 369 repairs.
2006 Mazda Mazda6 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 57 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
| 57000 mi | Failing AC compressor. |
| 56000 mi US $120 |
Weak battery needed replacement (Was original batter still) |
| 118000 mi US $500 |
A/C compressor locked up, condenser was still functional but badly corroded, so I replaced as preventative measure along with compressor. |
| 110000 mi US $145 |
Replaced battery. |
| 123000 mi US $85 |
replace headlights |
| 112000 mi US $134 |
Ac blew cold at highway speeds but blew lukewarm when idling or driving slow. Gradually got worse. Recharge included diagnostic, quoted at $1800. Decided to get second opinion, but compressor seized and clutch disintegrated. Compressor and clutch seized and broke apart, sending metal shards throughout the system. Replaced compressor, clutch, expansion valve, condenser assy, flush and recharge. Took 4 days due to hard to find parts. |
| 20000 mi | Repaired driver's side front window. Covered under warranty |
| 9000 mi | trunk button for trunk lock did not work--ordered new one |
| 10000 mi | New button for trunk lock installed. |
| 27000 mi | Smart key was not working all the time - trunk antenna and lock replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $130 |
Replaced alternator |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi US $500 |
A/C recharge |
| 86000 mi | Recharge, will return in Oct to see if leaks are present |
| 100000 mi | intermittent starter not working |
| 109000 mi US $150 |
Starter connections corroded. Needed tow. |
| 62620 mi C $130 |
Have had 2 Motomaster batteries die in one week. |
| 63860 mi C $350 |
Suffered sporadic no-start condition. Starter replaced and problem has not reoccurred. |
| 73100 mi US $50 |
recharge AC replace alternator |
| 70300 mi US $600 |
Hi beams flakey. Would come on by themselves |
| 93000 mi US $20 |
Still have issues with flashing highbeams |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 93000 mi C $1200 |
A/C was not blowing cold. System was recharged and leakstop added. |
| 56000 mi US $700 |
AC system leak on high pressure hose. Replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $150 |
New battery failure after 24 months,60 month battery, suspect underhood heat given battery placement in engine bay. |
| 85500 mi US $100 |
Starter bendix sticking, apparently manual transmission models clutch dust accumulation can be hard on this. First rebuild starter marginal though good brand, 2nd OK. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43000 mi | A/C would blow warm air at times when the car would come to a stop. A new TSB issued recently deals with the problem. |
| 55800 mi C $15 |
Headlight replacement. |
| 38000 mi | Belt squeal upon A/C cycling while engine is under load. Determined to be compressor clutch allowing belt to slip. Parts ordered but not installed as of 6/30. |
| 38000 mi | A/C belt clutch replaced with parts ordered in June; however, accessory belt broke apart three hours later (overtightened?) requiring a tow back to the dealership. New belt put on the next day, no further issues at this time. |
| 48000 mi US $470 |
A/C not blowing cold, diagnosed as leaking hose at the compressor. Parts ordered for later return for repair. Leaking A/C hose replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $450 |
Ac compressor failed |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | Clock shorted out. Would not keep time |
| 170000 mi | Driver headlight out and wiper blades needed replacement |
| 50300 mi US $50 |
Needed recharge of AC |
| 55000 mi | AC completely shot. |
| 74000 mi | defective passenger's airbag replaced |
| 102000 mi US $160 |
Leak checked, freon added |
| 54000 mi US $102 |
Replaced the original battery |
| 90000 mi US $150 |
Replaced the battery |
| 98000 mi US $1000 |
Ignition switch key reminder buzzer will not stop beeping with key out of ignition switch causing key fob not to operate or doors to be locked from drivers door lock switch |
| 57660 mi | Wiring system on left outboard main headlight and connectors burned out. Wiring and connectors needed replacment. Repair took place after light main headlights kept burning out or failing. |
| 171000 mi US $70 |
Rusted cable to the starter. Car was hesitant to start. At the same time battery died. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 96100 mi C $791 |
First, Battery light on over 2500 rpm. After about 200km on highway, all lights on, then car died. Towed to dealer. Ordered alternator and installed. All good now. |
| 100440 mi C $213 |
Battery froze over winter. Car wouldn't start in spring. Battery swollen. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
| 98 mi $100 |
Motor for rear window needed to be replaced. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 72800 mi US $1000 |
AC compressor and a couple of other parts (don't remember) were replaced. Dealer had to order parts 2 separate times, requiring a total of three days in the shop. |
| 107100 mi | Leak in AC |
| 72600 mi US $95 |
Replace front lightbulb, which requires major sub-assembly removal/replacement on this vehicle. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 120400 mi US $50 |
Rear window defroster quit working. Shop said replacement is only guaranteed solution, but I asked them to try fixing the broken tab (connection). It didn't fix the problem though. |
| 18000 mi | Windshield wipers quit working. Dealer advised an electrical contact was loose in steering column. Fixed w/in 1 hour of bringing it in. Said he had never seen this in a Mazda6 before. |
| 18500 mi | Warranty Repair of Driver's Seat Lumbar Support |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102800 mi US $265 |
A/C compressor discharge hose leaked. Replaced hose, evacuated and recharged system. Cost of hose $75. Cost of refrigerant $16. Remainder of cost was for tools to complete repair. |
| 51000 mi | Noticed a random buzzing in stereo for sometime, but unable to duplicate during last routine maintenance, so took to another dealership and they found the problem and diagnosed with an internal audio failure and replaced with new head unit under warranty. |
| 53000 mi | During overnight frigid temps, the display for clock/temp/radio won't turn on until car warms up. Told by shop there is a Technical Service Bulletin regarding this and just need to book an appointment with dealership to repiar. |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. |
| 156000 mi US $65 |
Power locks stopped working diagnosed issue during routine oil change |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86180 mi A $40 |
Plug for passenger front window came loose. Highly likely that this was the dealer "fixing" the door handle at previous service. Plug was reseated - "click" - and everything was fine. |
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.
