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Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1702 repairs.
Mazda Mazda6 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 95 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3100 mi | abs light came on. Dealer says this system is `sensitive` and just needed a cleaning, the reset button did not turn it off |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 23646 mi US $210 |
machined front rotors to eliminate brake pulsation |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi US $45 |
Pads for front and rear were replaced. Rotors were OK and will be changed on next brake job. |
| 142000 mi US $700 |
Replace front rotors due to warping and wear. |
| 42197 mi C $2265 |
Replace front and rear brake pads and rotors. |
| 18000 mi US $660 |
Rotor needed to be replaced. |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 33000 mi US $200 |
All 4 rotors warped. Cannot wait to get rid of this POS. |
| 37000 mi US $98 |
Brake pedal pulsation due to front rotor thickness variation. Replaced front rotors and pads. |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31300 mi | Recall repair |
| 35000 mi | Recall on parking brake |
| 32000 mi | Brake noise, feedback in pedal, and groaning sound. |
| 40000 mi | Recall on brake system |
| 36000 mi | Rotors were warped. They were turned .5mm to correct the issue |
| 40000 mi | FOUND INTERMITTENT INTERNAL FAILURE OF BRAKE SWITCH. BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. |
| 51000 mi | Recall to replace brake pads that could get water in them |
| 35000 mi | Recall for parking brake where it may not fully release |
| 64000 mi | Replace brake pads |
| 33480 mi C $400 |
Brake pads made click noise. Repair work was done |
| 80000 mi US $200 |
replaced rotors and pads front brakes |
| 40000 mi | Recall work on rear Calipers. Replaced with no cost. This car has been trouble free. |
| 44020 mi | Parking brake replaced as per recall |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi | Recall for rear brakes. A seal leaked and caused corrosion inside the caliper which can result in brakes seizing. They had previously seized due to the defect. Replaced rear calipers. |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43000 mi | Strange noise during braking. |
| 47000 mi | Recall [parking brakes] |
| 36500 mi US $66 |
Recall work - all brakes need replacement, work not done yet. |
| 50000 mi US $1200 |
Probably caused by brake recall |
| 59000 mi | Bad seal on Caliper E-brake Lever (Mazda Recall). E-brake seized. |
| 95000 mi US $50 |
Parking sensor for pushbutton start |
| 71000 mi | RECALL 1217F - Parking Brake Corrosion |
| 48236 mi US $26 |
RECALL 1217F Issue with sticking L/R caliper assembly. removed lever assy from both rear calipers. found both sticking and ramps completely rusted on both sides. ordered replacement calipers. installed new calipers and verified correct operation per recall 1217F. also replaced gaskets. |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi | Recall for sticky brake |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 111000 mi US $1200 |
replaced brake pads and rotors |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $500 |
Right rear brake caliper was stuck, causing a squealing noise. Pads and rotors were also replaced at this time. Amount of repair is estimate of amount only related to the caliper repair. |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40300 mi C $260 |
new rotors and calipers on rear brakes |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21000 mi | Brake reservoir was leaking brake fluid. dealer replace brake reservoir cap. |
| 29000 mi | Brake reservoir was leaking again. |
| 15500 mi C $200 |
Brake shims replacement |
| 70680 mi C $400 |
Rotors were adjusted to eliminate vibration when braking. |
| 77500 mi C $600 |
Replaced the rotors and break pads due to wear and tear. Regular maintenance was also included (oil change, tech inspection). |
| 85000 mi US $600 |
Master cylinder and booster replaced. Parts - $190; Labor about $400. Master Cylinder was leaking oil into brake booster. |
| 95000 mi US $650 |
Rear brakes and rotors replaced |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Front Brakes and Oil Change |
| 33000 mi US $800 |
Front Brake Pads & Rotors changed while brand new tires (4) were installed. |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi US $200 |
Button on parking brake lever fell out, entire assembly replaced. |
| 2000 mi | Loose wire on one of the front wheel speed sensor harnesses. This caused the ABS, Traction Control, Stability Control and Cruise Control lights to come on / functions to not work. |
| 10000 mi | button on emergency brake broke off - covered by warranty. could still use brake, just had to push finger in a bit to release it. |
| 151900 mi C $1200 |
brake rotors and pads, oil change, |
| 73160 mi C $800 |
Replaced both rear calipers due to stuck caliper on both sides with torn boot on Driver's side Replace pads + rotors on rear wheels to go with new calipers in previous repair. |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 28500 mi | Some TSB about the grease used in the calipers that creates suction when the brakes are released, which makes a clicking sound... Does not affect how the car drives. |
| 40000 mi US $245 |
The amount of travel on the button located on the emergency brake had become very small. It seemed as if it would eventually be impossible to disengage the brake. |
| 91000 mi | Replaced front rotors& brake pads due to regular wear |
2008 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| 255000 mi £220 |
Seized caliper replaced together with several new brake discs and faulty ABS sensor. |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 126000 mi US $356 |
Rotors were warped. Both rotors and pads replaced with brake fluid flush |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Release button for parking brake handle broke off. Entire parking brake handle was replaced. |
| 42000 mi | After CarMax had done a 4-wheel alignment, they bent the brake plate on the front left wheel. Made squealing/rubbing noise. CarMax fixed free of charge. |
| 95200 mi US $410 |
Replaced right rear brake caliper |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 117000 mi US $625 |
Rotors very rusted out and one bent/warped. Replaced all four and pads |
| 146000 mi US $900 |
Brakes were no longer making contact. Needed complete new rotors, calipers, pads on rear wheels |
2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 37200 mi | The rear brakes would stick on after disengaging the parking brake. The mechanic lubed the sliders and that seems to have fixed the problem. |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 81400 mi US $100 |
ABS pump not working |
| 96000 mi | Abs pump broke |
| 81840 mi C $1000 |
Rear brake pads and rotors needed replacement. Real calipers were seized and needed servicing. Front brakes needed general servicing. |
| 13500 mi | loud clunk from front end. Brake caliper and pads replaced. |
| 15000 mi | loud clunk returned. denied warranty repair. |
| 125000 mi US $65 |
Front brake pads replaced |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| switch un plugged in center console for e brake light fixed under warantee |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58280 mi C $780 |
replaced both rear calipers and pads |
2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 115000 mi US $850 |
Replaced both rear calipers. |
| 134000 mi US $1000 |
Replace rear calipers |
| 108000 mi US $450 |
Rear passenger caliper froze and needed to be replaced |
| 60000 mi US $90 |
Replaced drivers rear caliper due to seizing on the rotor in cold or rainy conditions. |
| 65700 mi US $200 |
Abs sensor wire stripped and caliper was seizing again. |
| 45000 mi US $950 |
Replaced rear brake pads, rotors & calipers (left & right). The rear left caliper was sticking to the rotor, and the pad was completely worn out. |
| 46500 mi US $500 |
Front Brake pads and rotors replaced. Caliper was sticking. Calipers were serviced. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102500 mi C $600 |
needed brakes and rear calipers......cost of calipers too high |
| 88660 mi C $900 |
Stuck caliper and full pad/rotor replacement on all four corners |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 93000 mi C $1200 |
Rear pads & rotors Rear calipers had to be replaced as part of pad/rotor replacement |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 131900 mi US $90 |
Driver side back caliper seized and had tut replace caliper and brake pads |
| 112500 mi US $825 |
rear pads, rotors & calipers |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $193 |
Rear brake pads were shot and needed replaced |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $240 |
caliper replaced |
| 83080 mi C $348 |
Day 1 was brakes, pads and rotors. Day2 was a new caliper rear passenger side |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 81100 mi C $600 |
Parking break locking up. Replaced parking brake cable. |
| 87420 mi C $350 |
Rear Calipers passenger side not fully releasing, drivers side not fully engaging. Replaced both rear calipers. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 130200 mi C $250 |
calipers |
| 72816 mi C $366 |
Weak connection with neg battery terminal, car struggled to start up, and lost electrical power on highway. CEL diagnostic also mentioned the TCS sensor was faulty and had to manually switch it off in order to drive. |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 124000 mi US $750 |
Replace brakes (rotors, pads, two calipers), regular wear-and-tear. |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96000 mi US $500 |
During brake pad replacement, found torn boots on brake caliper. Had to be replaced. |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $320 |
Front calipers replaced. |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 171120 mi C $800 |
brakes |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 153300 mi US $70 |
Stuck brake caliper. Replaced caliper. |
| 113460 mi C $460 |
Seized rear caliper, replaced both rear calipers, pads, rotors. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| 134540 mi C $500 |
Brake lines needed to be fixed. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57640 mi C $200 |
New front and rear pads, new rear disks and calipers. |
| 150040 mi C $640 |
replaced front brakes |
| 87000 mi US $200 |
Wheel speed sensor failed |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84940 mi | The front and back brakes were seizing and working erratically. The car would pull to one side a highway speeds. Passenger front brake caliper bolt fell out 3 weeks after the dealer did the work. The car would have the right wheel jam when reversing, and it would grind the rim when going forward. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 196000 mi US $80 |
Squealing front brakes replace front and rear pads. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 148800 mi C $630 |
Also repaired 1 seized caliper pin. |
| 135000 mi US $400 |
The wheel studs snapped off due to the stock wheel hubs tight fit to the wheel center, studs were replaced and wheel centers were sanded for clearance. |
| 96000 mi US $250 |
Left rear brake caliper shot. Replaced caliper and both rear brake pads. |
| 154000 mi | Front passenger side rotor back shield was touching the rotor making noises. Adjusted the shield and used some silicone to hold the shield in place. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 129000 mi US $85 |
Caliper slide bolts froze on front left brake. The bolts were replaced. |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 197324 mi US $74 |
Replaced front rotors & pads. Pads had 51,000 miles on them. New pads are ceramic. Rear brakes are next. |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 90430 mi US $209 |
new battery, adjusted front left brake calipers due to brake squeaking |
| 146000 mi US $275 |
replaced a wheel speed sensor |
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