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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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- 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 214 repairs.
2009 Mazda Mazda6 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 60 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
| 115320 mi | at 165000 km the air conditioning stopped working. Est cost was thousands from the mazda dealer. |
| 79800 mi | Second dead battery in three years |
| 31200 mi | drivers side electric seat failed to work continously |
| Right front bumper clip came lose, resulting in the bumper to stick out |
| 3000 mi | Sirius satellite radio will kick out every so often 3 - 4 times since purchase. Will get Com Err on display and have to turn off car then restart to get the SAT option to work. Was told to contact Sirius for resolution. |
| 4000 mi | Destination point on nav is always off from the actual place, typically off by a few house #. |
| 20000 mi | Defective Power Outlets. power adapters can get stuck. Power Outlets are to be replaced with an updated design. |
| 136000 mi | Car theft system would not allow car to start |
| 23100 mi | also key fob not recognized, replaced transmitter. Adjusted auto headlights to most sensitive position. |
| 35000 mi US $202 |
Battery would not hold a charge. Batter replaced. Part no. 0000-80-6096-WB |
| 22000 mi | Volume knob not functioning. Turning the knob doesn't change the volume. Luckily, steering wheel mounted controls were still working. |
| 25000 mi US $155 |
Car wouldn't start after sitting for 3+ days or if I had to start the car multiple times within short period. Battery had been tested twice by two places and confirmed to be good. Dealer replaced battery but never proved battery at fault. |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Check Airbag light flashed a 23 code. The weight sensor in the passenger seat had its' electrical connector cleaned. |
| 62000 mi C $57 |
A/C gave out completely one day. No leak detected but apparently empty of HFC134. Booked an appointment and had it refilled, in and out in less than an hour |
| 94860 mi | airbag module changed under warranty |
| 12400 mi | 12 Volt adapter in console not working. Originally not accepted as a problem by dealer, but had to prove it was not functional. Then dealer ordered a new series of parts. |
| 53940 mi C $210 |
Replaced the manufacturer supplied battery as it would no longer hold a charge. |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48500 mi US $600 |
2 TPMS sensors failed at the same time. I replaced all 4 TPMS sensors being afraid it will happen again. Sensors are made by Continental (REDI sensors) and there is a known Service Bulletin (no recall) but many people complained about it. |
| 97500 mi US $125 |
Battery was nearly 5 years old and needed replacement. |
| 89000 mi US $44 |
Seat heater switch failed. Not easy to remove without getting into the lower dash. |
| 95440 mi ¤40 |
The AC was bowing hot air, ac recharge solved the issue |
| 96720 mi C $140 |
Car would not start after it remained idle for 6 weeks. Got a boost but the battery would not hold the charge. Battery was replaced. |
| 129580 mi C $660 |
Passenger side temperature sensor failed |
| 143840 mi C $360 |
AC condenser was leaking |
| 157480 mi C $600 |
Condenser has a leak. |
| 76100 mi | Replaced right side headlamp. Also changed an accessory belt. |
| 81000 mi US $8 |
Low beam headlamp on left side burnt out. Replaced bulb |
| 25000 mi | Replaced light bar on spoiler... Probably cosmetic,but the car is still under warranty, and would not pass PA inspection. |
| 132000 mi US $55 |
The car alarm goes off for no reason. Some days, it will go off 3 or 4 times. OR, it can go several days with nothing. We have no pattern. The mechanic cannot recreate it. |
| 15000 mi | Power outlet stopped working. Replaced fuse and re-wired. |
| 25000 mi | Bluetooth microphone was not working properly. Dealer found TSB which indicated a new mic. needed to be installed along w/ new software. |
| 2480 mi | AC is blowing hot air intermittently. I took to shop while problem was occurring, but dealer could not replicate once car was in shop. It is occurring 1/15 times I drive the car. Waiting for problem to occur more frequently before taking back to dealer |
| 9500 mi | AC blows hot air if not on the lowest temp (15*). If set to 15.5 or hotter AC blows hot air. This only happens when using straight AC, if using auto climate the AC does not blow hot air regardless of what the temp is set to. Dealership created TSB |
| 24800 mi | AC only works when temp is set to lowest temp (15*) otherwise blows hot air. Heater always blows at the hottest temp (32*) regardless of what temp is set to. A/C compressor was ordered. Returned to have AC compressor installed. Did not fix problem. Dealer ordered entire HVAC control unit. Will bring back to dealer when part arrives. |
| 7440 mi | AC only works when temp is set to lowest temp (15*) otherwise blows hot air. Heater always blows at the hottest temp (32*) regardless of what temp is set to. Replaced A/C & Heat control unit. Problem not resolved. |
| 51000 mi US $70 |
Front headlight low beam bulb replaced. |
| 97000 mi US $70 |
Headlight Bulb Replacement |
| 6000 mi | The walk away lock personalization feature that was supposed to be activated during my previous scheduled maintainance visit was , in fact not activated. This trip to the shop remedied the problem. |
| 26000 mi | Sound from stereo would not come on for the first few minutes of driving and then kick in normally. Radio was replaced (did not fix problem). Amp was ordered and replaced at a subsequent visit. Problem resolved New Bose amp installed to solve sound issue. Problem resolved |
| 51000 mi | Steering wheel volume control malfunction. Volume up changes channel:volume down raises volume. Problem is intermitent but more prvalent now. |
| 89000 mi US $50 |
AC blower output and air quality deminished. Decided to replace the cabin air filter. Very easy repair . The filter was entirely full of "junk". Noticed immediate improvement of volume and quality of air flow. Rock Auto $21 inc shipping |
| 130000 mi US $150 |
Replace faulty TPMS sensor |
| 74500 mi | Battery would not keep a charge. Battery was replaced free of charge as it was still under warranty. |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
Alarm going off randomly for no reason after being repaired a few months previously |
| 1000 mi | Key light and starter button light were red. Car's battery had drained on the lot, resetting all codes, so advanced key signals were interfering with each other. Codes were reset and problem was solved. Problem existed on the day of delivery. |
| 7000 mi | Still get vibration and perhaps sluggish transmission in low gears. Will have to take it in for a separate service call. |
| 15000 mi | One of the two horns in my 2009 Mazda6 failed to work. This was the same problem I had in December 2010. Dealer replaced in 45 Mins. No Charge. Under original warranty. |
| 60000 mi US $25 |
Manufacturer installed Blue Tooth had to be reset. |
| 75000 mi US $372 |
Had to replace left front headlight. The cost of replacing the unit was $850.00. Fortunately, my extended warranty paid for the unit but I had to pay for the bulb which cost me $320.00 |
| 65720 mi C $80 |
Front headlights replaced |
| 73800 mi US $1000 |
AC fan motor needed to be replaced. |
| 19840 mi C $75 |
Headlight bulb on driver's side out. The manual says not to try and replace it yourself, then gives directions on how to do so, so I tried it. Don't. You must remove the wheel to access the bulb via wheelwell. Ridiculous design. |
| 22940 mi C $309 |
Remote wore out, needed replacing. Dealer said it was just batteries, charged me 22 for labor to replace batteries, one remote still didn't work, replaced under warranty. Now the key falls off the remote. |
| 28520 mi C $100 |
One hour labour to replace hibeam/daylight running lights. When one burns out, neither side works. |
| 29220 mi C $70 |
passenger side headlight bulb, half hour labour to replace since they have to remove the wheel to access the bulb |
| 30880 mi C $100 |
Now the other side daylight/high beam bulb burns out, another hour of labor. |
| 32860 mi C $20 |
self serve. Had to remove Washer fluid reservoir to replace bulb. |
| 41540 mi C $100 |
Same old problem, driver's side headlight bulb replacement, one hour labour. |
| 40296 mi | Head light burnt out on low beam. Key fob receiver/transmitter not working, ordered new come back in 1 week. |
| 50220 mi C $395 |
No high beam headlights, changed fuses and bulbs. Oil change & brake flush included in service also included prepaid oil change 4 pack. |
| 108500 mi C $125 |
Replace battery |
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