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2016 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (9%)

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2016 Mazda Mazda6 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

189-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2480 mi regularly malfunctioning MZD infotainment system, takes far too long to load, restarts, and vice activation is very inconsistent Was told after 5 days that system does not work with >32gb of music. This was not disclosed before purchase. 

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2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2300 mi Clock will not keep time. Random time when car started, then often won't advance. Dealer initially thought I set it wrong. Reflash failed to fix. Offering to replace audio system, but decided not to for now. Hope future software update will fix. 
10000 mi Trip was to finally have the clock on the center navigation/comm/entertainment display repaired. Had gone through 2 previous service reps trying to get this problem, which was reported in April 2015 addressed. Clock would not advance. 
20000 mi A noise coming from the AC ventilator. It was not there before, just popped up. Since it is not so much disturbing, I decided to stay with it. 
55800 mi Heater & Signals stopped working. Disconnected battery & reconnected after 15 minutes. Everything went back to normal. 
72000 mi

US $750
dealer replaced infotainment system computer 
10600 mi Passenger door lock squeaked 
15500 mi The clock (part of the "infotainment system)stopped working...It resets to aroun 6:20 AM every time I start the car regardless of how long I drive. The dealer tried updating software but determined a controller is bad for infotainment systm 
9000 mi Dome light bulb in passenger compartment failed. Dealer replaced free of charge, said it was unusual to have a failure this early. Also, tire rotation, oil and filter change. 
11000 mi GPS lost signal. Software update corrected it. 
13000 mi GPS Antenna not sending signal to Nav 
24000 mi A/C Compressor replaced due to failure. 

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2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

12000 mi Both rear door locks failed 
19000 mi

US $125
Battery completely dead (0.75VDC) with less than 10 days of being parked/no running. 
35500 mi radio kept freezing up. Took in for the radio to be reflashed. Installed latest version of MazdaConnect. 

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2016 Mazda Mazda6 Electrical Problems

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