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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%)
Chart based on 1700 repairs.
Mazda Mazda6 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 94 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 200 mi | Dealer previously installed "Profit Pack" which we did not pay for, included subpar window tint. Bubbles in the tint hampered outward visibility |
| 1500 mi | At speed, the vehicle experience "steering wander" regardless of the road surface. Required constant inputs to keep the car tracking straight. Dealer, (Of course), found no issue. Took the car to the local Tire Store who found no issues with alignment or tires, but noted these are SUV tires!! |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1860 mi | Seat would not recline. Lubrication fixed it. Factory probably did not lubricate enough. |
| 54560 mi | right hand mirror sometimes did not extend fully |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi US $281 |
Rear passenger window glass spontaneosly shattered due to no apparent cause. Had to have the window glass replaced. |
| 29000 mi | Oil filter panel became loose and fell off |
| 165000 mi US $225 |
Rear passenger seatbelt was not working. Dealer found something "sticky and hard" wedged in, likely some kind of candy. Removed and cleaned out, functional again. No charge. |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14450 mi | Excessive vibration in steering wheel and cabin at highway speeds due to road force imbalance in tires. Dealer performed road force balance, issue largely resolved. Stated issue was due to tire construction and will only be fully resolved when tires are replaced. |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17000 mi | One of the rear seats has failed to latch back in the upright position since new and is still not doing this 100 percent of the time despite 3 trips to the dealer and replacement parts |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30700 mi | loose and squeaking drivers seat required seat track replacement. |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 39000 mi US $540 |
Tires |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 10000 mi | Alloy wheels replaced as lacquer coat was failing, manufacturing defect replaced under warranty. |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | cable securing rear seat release needed to be reseated |
| 1000 mi | False Reading of Thermostat caused a check engine light, Mazda has issued a reflash to fix the problem. Took the car in for this reflash. |
| 54000 mi US $400 |
Replaced cracked windshield. Cracked by a rock. |
| 66000 mi US $532 |
Replaced rim after hitting pothole |
| 15000 mi | rear seat belt latch failed |
| 18000 mi | rear passenger seat belt latch failed |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70500 mi | The lumbar support knob broke. |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 3000 mi | Manual seat handle would jam when lifting lever, dealer lubed mechanism and it is working as designed. |
2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi US $140 |
The valve stem assembly broke off while filling the tire with air. It is a one piece unit with valve stem and air pressure sending unit. The valve stem is metal but had corroded to a point that the stem broke off and the tire went flat |
| 35700 mi | Lumbar support was broken Second repair of lumbar support knob |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26300 mi | Lumbar wheel broken, drivers seat cushion replaced Seat bottom replaced and lumbar wheel fixed. |
| 32000 mi US $140 |
Right passenger side wheel; broken valve core replaced. |
| 2100 mi | Rear left side door needed adjustment. It was sticking out about 1/8" (3mm) compared to the rest of the body. Easily adjusted by the dealer. |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 27000 mi | Lumbar support on driver seat not working. Mechanism separated from the adjustment handle. |
| 44000 mi | Door lock screws came loose, mazda issued recall |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18600 mi | Replaced all of the valve stems. The dealer said the guys at Jiffy Lube must have damaged them as they were adjusting the tire pressure. We had two of them blow out at the same time at a gas station while adding air. |
| 9000 mi US $40 |
HID right headlight gives off yellow (incandecscent)color while left side gives off white (flourescent) color. Service manager stated that there IS NO problem. "There was road salt on the lense". I will revisit this with the dealer. |
| 10000 mi | Also build problem found. One Xenon headlight assembly and one halogen headlight assembly installed in car. Mazda promises to correct. |
| 11000 mi | Replaced halogen headlight assembly with xenon headlight assembly (build problem) |
| 38300 mi | Low tire warning light (TPMS) light came on. Problem was tip of valve stem (driver side rear) fell off and needed to be replaced. Extended warranted (GE Cap) honored repair that would have been approx $150 out of pocket. 1 hr in shop. |
| 102000 mi US $180 |
tire stem blew . needed to replace TPMS stem and valve for right front tire. Tire OK |
| 26000 mi US $198 |
Tire lost pressure. Replaced cracked air pressure sensor. |
| 15000 mi | Under engine carriage cover dropped down again. Dealer reattached it at no cost. |
| 20300 mi | The piston that opens and closes the glove box had to be replaced for the second time in two years.The piston controls the opening and closing of the glove box |
| 60000 mi US $25 |
The engine shield dropped down. Dealership reattached shield. |
| 61300 mi US $100 |
the valve stem on the rear wheel corroded and broke such that air could not be added. Had to replace the complete tire pressure sensor monitor. |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
ANOTHER corroded valve stem. the valve stem on the front wheel corroded and broke such that air could not be added. Had to replace the complete tire pressure sensor monitor. |
| 70000 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. |
| 43500 mi | window jam |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $40 |
1 TPMS module leaking air - replaced with rubber stem |
| 84000 mi US $65 |
Tires flat due to leak at TPMS sensor valve stem - had to replace tires as well. |
| 43000 mi | Noticed a large crack going across top of windshield that had previously been under a significant amount of dirt. CarMax fixed free of charge. |
| 63000 mi | Driver's side headlight adjuster broke. Headlight beam would move around when driving around corners. Fixed it myself by replacing the whole headlight assembly. Ordered part online. Took about a day to install. |
| 101400 mi US $60 |
Water kept getting into fog light housing in lower bumper and causing bulbs to burst. Had to totally replace fog light housing and bulbs. |
| 85000 mi US $120 |
Internal mount in right-side headlamp broke, causing beam to barely show through headlamp structure. Required total headlamp replacement Cable for internal trunk door lever broke. Remains unrepaired |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $55 |
Liftgate struts failed and could no longer hold liftgate up in open position. Easily replaced both struts in 5 minutes. |
| 56420 mi C $50 |
Patch flat tire |
| 7812 mi C $50 |
Patch flat tire |
| 57040 mi C $100 |
No Heatn climate control- Dealer could find no fault. Owner reset car thru removing/reinstalling battery cables. Heater works now! |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 81400 mi US $100 |
Door could not open from the inside. |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi US $150 |
Rear under car engine cover came loose, was hanging down, and became cracked after being driven. Dealer said it was due to hitting a parking curb or something, but I believe bolt fell out resulting in part becoming loose. No warranty. |
| 13020 mi | Replacement of hatchback struts. Hatch would not stay opened properly, esp. when cold |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 13 mi US $16600 |
| 50200 mi US $40 |
the struts that hold the hatch open wore out and I replaced them myself (only took 2 minutes) |
2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 23000 mi | Sputter under heavy acceleration. |
| 88000 mi US $35 |
Battery clamp bolt fell out, clamp got loose |
| 20800 mi US $750 |
New tires installed. Alignment performed. |
| 104000 mi US $800 |
Key sensor began failing. Mazda refuses to give program codes to non-dealership mechanics. I was forced to wait 5 days for new keys to be shipped w/o access to my car. Includes 2 keys and 1 auxiliary key (small key slides into main key) |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $280 |
Driver's side lumbar support broken, fixed under warranty. |
| 50840 mi | The cable for the lumbar support in the driver's seat snapped some time ago as well. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 88660 mi C $300 |
Right wiper linkage broke due to ice. Linkage was repaired |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | Lumbar in driver seat broken..part replaced. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 60000 mi | Screw for the driver side sun visor constantly comes loose. Has to be tightened every two months or so. |
| 115000 mi US $100 |
Replaced driver's seat belt. Was torn and did not retract correctly. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi US $430 |
Cable for driver's seat lumbar adjustment broke so the lumbar support was replaced. |
| 83000 mi US $43 |
Replaced hatchback lift supports. |
| 47900 mi | Hatch struts worn out |
| 75000 mi US $60 |
Hatchback struts failed, needed replacing |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi US $150 |
Struts that hold rear hatch open failed. Hatch would stay up. Had them replaced (2). |
| 19000 mi | Lumbar Support repair for Driver's Seat |
| 46546 mi US $59 |
Replaced Hatch Lift Supports |
| 93300 mi US $59 |
Had to replace Lift Supports for Hatch. |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 83700 mi | Passenger side exterior door handle loose (but still functional) |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43400 mi C $800 |
Left rear shoulder belt retractor was locking, couldn't extend belt to put it on. Dealer lubed retractor, problem seems to have been fixed |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 15500 mi | The clip to hold the adjustable headrest on the passenger seat in the up position was missing. Headrest would fall back to bottom position each time headrest raised. |
| 17980 mi | Replaced head rest clip in passenger seat. |
| 104000 mi US $800 |
I had two more ignition coils replaced. This is after I replaced all six of them a few years prior at around 80,000 miles. I also had a coolant leak repaired during this time. |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 14000 mi | Interior paneling detached. Had to order replacements. Interior paneling detached. |
| 37200 mi C $400 |
One of the supports INSIDE the driver seat broke. Dealer sent car to specialized shop to fix the seat frame (300+$) otherwise entire seat would have to be replaced (1200$). |
2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80200 mi US $30 |
Replaced hatch gas lifters. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| 170500 mi C $3000 |
transmision has started slamming into gear randomly, also neutral safety switch started to act up, then doors auto locked keys in ignition.this car has been very reliable but has had some rust out issues above rear wheels and windows |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68820 mi C $150 |
Rear Hatch latch was corroded and was stiff in operation. Hard to open or lock sometimes. Parts replaced, latch works fine now. |
| 77600 mi US $130 |
Interior door latch became disconnected. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 84500 mi US $350 |
driver seat moving slightly when taking corners. bolts tightened. still moving slightly. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $1348 |
Driver side front door latch malfunction. Could not open door. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 161000 mi US $20 |
Replaced battery tray, split where battery hold-down attaches. |
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 148000 mi US $100 |
Driver window wouldn't move |
| 82460 mi | and boot struts. |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| US $350 | new battery; also had engine light indicting misfire on an engine coil. misfiring was causing car to jerk slightly while idling. coil replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $788 |
new throttle body, also had checked for occasional "popping" sound (shop said sound was harmless), also had oil change |
| 122000 mi | Key lock (driver side door) fell into door panel. Had to open up door panel, unhook electrical from panel, then had to remove the sound deadening panel to fish around for a loose screw that kept the key lock in place. |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 47630 mi | gas cap door mechanism got stuck due to salt/mineral deposits, dealer repaired it under warranty |
2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63240 mi | Driver's door lock broken spring (could not open door) |
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