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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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Mazda Mazda6 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (36%)

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 

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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. 

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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. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

23000 mi Recall for sticky brake 

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2014 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

111000 mi

US $1200
replaced brake pads and rotors 

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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. 

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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 

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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. 
85000 mi

US $600
Master cylinder and booster replaced. Parts - $190; Labor about $400. Master Cylinder was leaking oil into brake booster. 
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). 
95000 mi

US $650
Rear brakes and rotors replaced 

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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. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

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. 
49000 mi

US $200
Button on parking brake lever fell out, entire assembly replaced. 
151900 mi

C $1200
brake rotors and pads, oil change, 
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. 
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. 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

94000 mi

US $320
Front calipers replaced. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

171120 mi

C $800
brakes  

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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. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6

Engine not specified

134540 mi

C $500
Brake lines needed to be fixed. 

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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 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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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