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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 1699 repairs.
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Mazda Mazda6 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 1053 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

Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

200 mi
Dealer previously installed "Profit Pack" which we did not pay for, included subpar window tint. Bubbles in the tint hampered outward visibility 
May 2021

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!! Battery Died. Not sure of the components surrounding this issue, but the car while stopped, in drive, started bucking somewhat violently like riding a mechanical bull. Crazy. Dealer blamed in on battery! Air conditioning could not keep the interior cool with an outside temp of 85 degrees. The automatic mode was a joke and used manual control with a set point at 65 degrees and the fan on 3/4 speed. 
Jan 2022

9000 mi
The car continues to die if unused for more than 5 days. In addition, the car would surge forward and shake violently when completely stopped The battery was replaced but the car continue to die without surging. Roadside assistance was called and found the NEW battery completely dry. the battery was replaced but the car continued to die when parked. car required a tow to another dealer who found the battery was leaking and required another battery replacement. The battery was replaced for the second time. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

12000 mi
AC condenser box leak. Required removing dash to access. Replaced under warranty, dash put back together correctly, no squeaks or rattles. 

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2018 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2018 - Sep 2021
Jul 2021

26660 mi

C $395
SEE OVER sunroof glass shattered 
Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2018 - May 2020
Jun 2019

6000 mi
Oil level fluctuating wildly from underfilled to overfilled. Possible fuel in the oil after a faulty dealership oil change. 

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2017 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

162-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Netherlands
Nov 2017 - Jul 2022
Dec 2017

1860 mi
Leaving home lights did not work reliably. Fixed by dashboard firmware update. Seat would not recline. Lubrication fixed it. Factory probably did not lubricate enough. 
Mar 2018

4340 mi
Navigation failed once and told me I did not have a license. Also USB did not work. System started working after that. Nevertheless took the car to the garage and they suspected it was a firmware issue so they updated the firmware. Problem has not returned since. It also seems that the car runs more quiet now. Weird that the dealer where I got the car did not update all firmware before I picked it up. 
Jul 2022

54560 mi
right hand mirror sometimes did not extend fully 

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2017 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Chile
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

12400 mi
Left electric folded mirror failed. Stuck in the middle. Mirror base replaced under warranty. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Vermont, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2021
Apr 2018

6180 mi
one-click window function needed reprogramming after dead battery 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
May 2017

2000 mi
Right side instrument pod very difficult to read in daylight. No way to make it brighter. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2020
Jul 2018

8000 mi
Updated audio software to fix a random reboot and slow operation. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
Mar 2018

3050 mi

US $250
hit curb hard avoiding car who ran red light. told car needed new bumber, alignment, rights side wheels and paint. picked up car, had to take back, they replaced right front hub and bearings, had to take back again, replaced right rear hub and bearings, had to take back again, they admitted the right front wheel was defective and not round, can still hear humming from front end at low speeds, the shop says they cannot hear it. Hard to trust them. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2018 - Feb 2019
Oct 2018

40000 mi
Navigation panel home button (middle, hard button) would not depress. 
Nov 2018

46000 mi
Cabin blower motor intermittently stopped working (weak air flow). However, may have been caused by badly clogged cabin air filter (never replaced from OEM stock). 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2017 - Jan 2022
Nov 2019

10540 mi
Driver heated seat stopped working. Dealer replaced heater element in drivers seat under warranty. 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2018

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

66000 mi

US $400
The infotainment system frequently resets itself when outside temperatures are 20f or lower. This continues until the car has warmed up for about 20-25 minutes. Repair costs based upon replacing infotainment system myself. Dealer cost to do the work is higher. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

23646 mi

US $210
machined front rotors to eliminate brake pulsation 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

5000 mi
Rattle was coming from touch screen display at base. Foam was inserted behind unit to get rid of rattle. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Feb 2018 - Feb 2022
Jun 2018

9000 mi
Replaced front camera due to error 

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2017 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

Mazda Mazda6 in Denmark
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

11160 mi
Electronic valves control needed adjustment 

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2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Victoria, Australia
May 2016 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017

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

Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Mar 2016 - Feb 2019
Jul 2016

7000 mi
Drivers seat (manual) height adjustment compromised from date of delivery. Would not adjust up with weight on seat... dealer, warranty replaced broken part(s). Successful repair, zero cost, two days downtime, loaner provided. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

10600 mi
Passenger door lock squeaked Rattle present in both front doors that was heard when driving 65+ mph. 
Dec 2017

29000 mi
Oil filter panel became loose and fell off 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2017 - Dec 2017
Feb 2017

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
May 2017 - Feb 2022
Oct 2017

18000 mi

US $660
Rotor needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2021

49000 mi

US $2100
Oil pan gasket leak 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

47000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear shock 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Oct 2015 - Jan 2022
Jan 2017

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 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

11000 mi
GPS lost signal. Software update corrected it. 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2017
Jan 2016

13000 mi
On GT models with the dark gray wheels, the coating on the wheels is peeling. Dealer inspected for damaged and determined it was a defect. Dealer sent wheel serial IDs to Mazda. Waiting on approval for new wheels. 
Jul 2016

10000 mi
Clearcoat finish on all four wheels was peeling 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Jan 2022
Jul 2015

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. 
Sep 2016

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. 
Oct 2017

13000 mi

US $281
Rear passenger window glass spontaneosly shattered due to no apparent cause. Had to have the window glass replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
May 2015 - Aug 2016
Mar 2016

7000 mi
clear coat failing on all four wheels 
Jun 2016

12000 mi
clear coat on wheels failing, Mazda discontinued wheels, dealer had wheels prof. refinished. Mazda tried to get us to take silver wheels, ours from factory were black. 
Jul 2016

12000 mi
Mazda discontinued the real dark wheels that came on the early 2016 6s. So the dealer had a silver set painted black for us. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2015 - Mar 2023
Oct 2015

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. 
Jul 2021

142000 mi

US $700
Replace front rotors due to warping and wear. 
Dec 2021

156000 mi

US $440
Check engine light was thrown. When inspected coolant was very low and car was not producing heat in the Passenger compartment. Mechanic noted that it might be due to TSB 07-007/17. Restored coolant and ran for while, but noted that coolant was going into the heater unit hot and coming back at a much lower temp. Said they're usually a similar temp. He recommended doing a total coolant flush and to monitor the cabin heat in the meantime. Replaced Drive belt and water pump belts. Mechanic noted wear during work on cooling system. Replaced sparkplugs. 
May 2022

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. 
Dec 2022

177000 mi

US $1200
Gasket head cover replaced. Right lower control arm replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2018
Jul 2016

13000 mi
GPS Antenna not sending signal to Nav 
Jun 2017

24000 mi
A/C Compressor replaced due to failure. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

6500 mi

US $20
Seat belt Harness was inspected and repaired 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

28400 mi
The clearcoat/paint on all 4 wheels was starting to flake off. This apparently is a common problem with the Grand Touring model with wheels sourced from one of Mazda's suppliers. The dealer replaced all 4 wheels free of charge with no hassle. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Manitoba, Canada
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

55800 mi
Heater & Signals stopped working. Disconnected battery & reconnected after 15 minutes. Everything went back to normal. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2019

45000 mi

US $45
Pads for front and rear were replaced. Rotors were OK and will be changed on next brake job. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

42197 mi

C $2265
Broken drive belt replaced Replace front and rear brake pads and rotors. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2021

68000 mi

US $900
leak in timing chain housing 
Jul 2021

70000 mi

US $850
oil pan seal replaced due to oil leak 
Oct 2021

72000 mi

US $750
dealer replaced infotainment system computer 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

62620 mi

C $1000
Front struts and rear shocks replaced 
Apr 2022

63674 mi

C $200
Excessive noise and hydraulic fluid leaking from serpentine belt automatic tensioner. R & R serpentine belt; belt tensioner, and water pump belt. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2021
Jun 2021

108893 mi

US $3500
Number 2 Piston Rod bearing spun and disintegrated. Catastrophic failure. Repair attempted. Traded in January 2022. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Indiana, United States
Aug 2016 - Nov 2021
Jul 2018

29000 mi
Noticed a flat tone when driving with windows down above 25 mph. Dealer diagnosed a bad left front wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty. Noise gone. 
Aug 2021

55000 mi

US $150
Transmission would violently downshift when passing on the highway. Dealer reflashed the pcm which resolved the issue. Drives great! 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
Feb 2020

48000 mi
TRANSMISSION FAILED IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alabama, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
May 2018

21000 mi

US $60
Oil change. No problem while motor was hot but when parked leaked. Took to another dealer and they said oil drain plug loose. It was tightened but leak continued. Contacted Mazda NA Service Rep because dealer said they'd have to charge to replace oil (car is still 1 year and 12K in warranty). The Mazda Rep contacted dealer and basically told them to fix the problem under warranty. Super nice and customer oriented at the National Level. Problem turned out to be a crimped oil drain washer (it has a lip on the inner ring which was crushed on one side). This allowed the oil to leak when engine was cold but as the motor heated up it expanded the crimp on the metal washer so it did not leak when hot. Very displeased with the 2 dealers on their response to me about the issue. One dealer in Alabama and one in Texas. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018

21000 mi
Clear coat peeling from wheels; all 4 wheels replaced. 

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2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2016 - Nov 2018
Aug 2018

37000 mi

US $98
Brake pedal pulsation due to front rotor thickness variation. Replaced front rotors and pads. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2016 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

54000 mi

US $120
the belt tensioner started leaking. There is a redesigned OEM replacement part that is supposed to fix this premature failure issue which I purchased (there is a TSB for this problem up to MY 2016 I believe). I replaced the accessory serpentine and "stretchy" water pump belts as well for maintenance. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Iowa, United States
Dec 2015 - Mar 2020
Apr 2018

35500 mi
radio kept freezing up. Took in for the radio to be reflashed. Installed latest version of MazdaConnect. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017

19000 mi

US $125
Battery completely dead (0.75VDC) with less than 10 days of being parked/no running. 
Aug 2017

33000 mi

US $200
All 4 rotors warped. Cannot wait to get rid of this POS. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Sep 2016 - Oct 2019
Jan 2017 Transmission loose/floppy when shifting into fourth gear sometimes. Also occasionally (lightly) grinds into that gear. Dealer reproduced first issue, but not second. Claimed (incorrectly) it was not an issue. No work was done. 
Feb 2017

8000 mi
Accelerator was slightly loose and shifting from side to side when depressed. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2017

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jan 2017 - Feb 2019
Jan 2018

12000 mi
Both rear door locks failed 

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2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Great Britain
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

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 

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2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Great Britain
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

28000 mi
Crank big-end bearing seizure due to oil problems (presumed). Evidence of lack of lube to camshaft journals. Full engine replacement under warranty. Update - Seems Mazda produced a batch of diesel engines 2013/14 with a factory assembly defect. Six yrs on, vehicle is now approaching 100K miles with a record of zero subsequent faults. 

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2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015

3300 mi
TPMS warning light. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
Mar 2015

1000 mi
Bluetooth module replaced under warranty. TSB was issued on the part after repeated connectivity issues through bluetooth and USB port. 
Nov 2015

13600 mi
Dash rattle behind glove compartment fixed under TSB. 
Feb 2016

17300 mi
Car slipped out of gear on freeway and threw a code. Dealer diagnosed as bad code, repaired with re-flash. TSB had been issued on the problem. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

15000 mi
Suspension noise - mechanic unable to fix problem. 
Nov 2017

31000 mi
Failed rear passenger door lock actuator. Dealer replaced faulty unit under warranty. 
Mar 2018

35000 mi
Recall for parking brake where it may not fully release 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
May 2015 - May 2018
Dec 2015

5000 mi
TPMS recall, warning light kept illuminating despite normal tire pressures. Navigation software update, could not save destinations. If attempted, would get file saving error. 
Jun 2016

9000 mi
defective wheel finish. finish flaking and peeling. four wheels replaced under warranty 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

5000 mi
Bluetooth module replaced to resolved USB playback issues. This was done in accordance to service bulletin. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

11900 mi
Replaced Bluetooth module to address USB device playback issues. At first dealership would not acknowledge TSB SB09-008-15. Had to work through Mazda Handsfree, infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com. Call them and get case number first. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
Jun 2015

2000 mi
Bluetooth module replacement per Mazda TSB. Bluetooth still takes too long to reload, up to 5 minutes, and that's after having previously connected. Always wants to re-download from the phone (iPhone 6). Very frustrating. 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2021
Mar 2015

7000 mi
Replaced transmission pressure control solenoid under warranty 
Sep 2016

33000 mi
Blind spot monitor was replaced under warranty 
Mar 2018

51000 mi
Recall to replace brake pads that could get water in them 
Mazda Mazda6 in District of Columbia, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2016
Jan 2016

16500 mi
tire pressure monitoring system refused to reset - software fix was required. TSB. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2016

23000 mi
Sunroof could not be opened 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2022
Nov 2016

30700 mi
tsb 09-036/14 related to excessive road noise. replaced window molding and weather stripping. loose and squeaking drivers seat required seat track replacement. 
Nov 2021

80000 mi

US $200
replaced rotors and pads front brakes 
Mazda Mazda6 in Delaware, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016

15000 mi
Tom Tom nav system would intermittently lose signal - probably 20% of the time. 
Aug 2017

36000 mi
Coating/finish was peeling off wheels - car was barely out of warranty when I noticed it. Dealer was to follow up with Mazda for 'good will' warranty. Mazda said they would not replace the wheels - maybe would assist with the cost of refinishing. Dealer was supposed to follow up to find out what the cost split would be. Never heard back. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015

2700 mi
Moonroof seal ripped 
Sep 2015

7000 mi
seal on sunroof torn 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Aug 2014 - Jul 2018
Sep 2016

26000 mi
Leather seam separation on drivers seat. Dealer replaced leather cover Recall for drivers door seal -- some wind noise 
Jun 2017

32000 mi
Low battery Brake noise, feedback in pedal, and groaning sound. 
Jul 2018

40000 mi
Recall on brake system 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

23000 mi

US $300
Bluetooth unit failure - unit ordered but has not arrived 
Nov 2017

35000 mi
Bluetooth unit failure Clearcoat flaking off wheels Recall on parking brake 
Mazda Mazda6 in Indiana, United States
Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
Dec 2015

40000 mi
FOUND INTERMITTENT INTERNAL FAILURE OF BRAKE SWITCH. BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. 
Dec 2017

69000 mi

US $120
Battery would no longer hold a charge, had to replace. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2017 - Jan 2022
Mar 2018

42000 mi

US $92
Battery would not maintain a charge and was replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Dec 2015 - Nov 2019
Mar 2018

40000 mi
Recall work on rear Calipers. Replaced with no cost. This car has been trouble free. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2018

44020 mi
Parking brake replaced as per recall 
Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2014 - Nov 2021
Aug 2018

33000 mi
One wheel replaced due to peeling clear coat on the finish. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2014 - Nov 2021
Sep 2021

33480 mi

C $400
Brake pads made click noise. Repair work was done 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

64000 mi
Replace brake pads 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Jan 2023 - Mar 2024
Aug 2023

58000 mi

US $300
At an oil change, the dealer found a broken spring in the left rear suspension. I must've hit one of the many potholes in my area :( and broken it. I looked a long time to get a good quality spring that was less expensive than the dealer. Finally found one manufactured in Sweden (!). Had a good shop install the spring. All good. 
Mar 2024

64000 mi

US $750
I thought my tires were especially noisy. Turns out the front left wheel bearing was in really terrible shape and the speed sensor was shot. Both were replaced. Labor was expensive as it is everywhere. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

36000 mi
Rotors were warped. They were turned .5mm to correct the issue Loose chrome trim over the passenger side tail lamp. Replaced Bluetooth module to correct USB drive read issues. Per Mazda TSB. 
Feb 2018

44000 mi

US $280
Accessory drive belts snapped and were replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

31300 mi
Recall repair 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

32000 mi
Around 32,300 miles, while driving on freeway at 50MPH, car bucked and stopped shifting. Switching to manual mode showed only the letter M, but no number. Stopped at a lot, turned it off and on, manual mode was working again. Drove for a second and the check engine light, AT light and traction control light came on. Dealer repaired issue (reflashed ECUADOR and replaced transmission pressure sensors) under warranty. 
May 2017

35000 mi
Creaking/crunching noise from front when driving over bumps has become more pervasive from after my first 10k miles. A replacement was done at the front relating to the bushing. Sound is gone. 

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2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
Jul 2014

9000 mi
Steering wheel leather was peeling/cracking, presenting the appearance of dry rot. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021

84000 mi

US $3700
Belt tensioner and valve cover gasket Front lower control arms replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Apr 2014 - Jan 2018
Mar 2016

50000 mi
Front center console lid hinge pin reset under TSB 
Dec 2016

68000 mi

US $500
3rd and 6th gear "broke" on 6mt transmission. Disappointing repair to have at 68k, but Mazda covered most of the cost of the repair. Good customer service. 
Oct 2017

86000 mi
6MT Transmission broke again. This time it was the secondary shaft. Dealer has been great and Mazda has covered all but $300 of repair , but the car has been in the shop for three weeks and having a transmission literally break twice in less than 12 months is disappointing to say the least. It may be time to trade this in for a different brand. 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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Kansas, United States
Mar 2018 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

90000 mi

US $250
Serpentine belt failure while driving on highway. Towed to shop by triple A, Belt replaced. Due to serpentine belt failure while driving, battery ran down until car died/became undrivable. Triple A towed to shop, car sat overnight in below freezing temperatures with dead battery. Battery would not maintain full charge once belt was replaced and car running. Battery replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2014 - Jan 2022
Dec 2017

39000 mi

US $540
Tires 
Aug 2021

75000 mi

US $100
Spark plugs 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

15000 mi
Transmission grinds. Fluid changed and full. No fix bad transmission. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

1500 mi
Dome lights were non-functioning from the factory. Dealer connected the wiring and everything worked properly. 
Dec 2015

19000 mi
TSB on the bluetooth module in the infotainment system. Was swapped in less than 30 minutes. 
Jun 2016

27000 mi
There was a service bulletin for the door gasket - was replaced at my normal service appointment. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2015 - Aug 2022
Mar 2017

42000 mi

US $500
Bluetooth module failure. Was out of warranty by just 5000 miles, but dealer would not accomodate repair. This was a TSB identified failure. 

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2015 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

162-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Great Britain
Aug 2015 - Sep 2017
Oct 2015

1200 mi
LED Headlight beam pattern entirely wrong, awaiting diagnosis and rectification from Mazda UK. Ongoing; unsolved at the time of writing. May be faulty LEDs'? Headlights replaced, now working correctly with proper beam pattern. 
Sep 2016

8000 mi
Historic rattle at certain vibrations when the audio volume is high -- resolved by replacing 1 front door speaker. Central locking motor in front doors continues operating after doors are locked/unlocked. Ongoing issue dealer unable to replicate, part ordered as a potential fix. 
Dec 2016

10000 mi
Part replaced on spec to see if it would cure a previous issue with the central locking. Central locking appears to be working normally. Alloy wheels replaced as lacquer coat was failing, manufacturing defect replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2017

13000 mi
Air Con condenser (evaporator) had a hairline crack, replaced and system re-gassed. 
May 2017

15000 mi
USB memory stick loaded with music files would not load properly; software update and download to resolve. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2018
Apr 2015

13000 mi
TSB on bluetooth module 
Jan 2018

43000 mi
Strange noise during braking. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Jan 2014 - Jul 2016
Feb 2014

8800 mi
The back windshield vibrates loudly in cold temperatures. Rubber seals on both back passenger doors have dislodged from door. Back right door lock squeaks when going from Park to Drive (doors automatically lock when switching gears). 
Sep 2014

16000 mi
Suspension making loud creaking noises.  Wind noise is also annoying- even after door seals replaced. 
Jan 2015 Rear passenger door lock motor failed again. Lock failed to open or close often, or would function and would squeak. This was the second replacement in a year of the same door lock, that is hardly ever used. 
Apr 2015

20800 mi
Bluetooth module was replaced again, regarding TSB SB09-008-15. Still does not resolve BT issues with Android but DOES resolve iPod and iPhone issues. 
Sep 2015

29000 mi
The back right door lock actuator went bad again, and squeaks when unlocking and locking the doors to the car. 
Dec 2015

33000 mi
The back right door lock actuator became defective AGAIN and had to be replaced. Already squealing again, indicates it's beginning to fail. Also, drivers seat cushion squeaks when moving when in the seat. Next, the suspension also squeaks more then usual over bumps, but it's not constant. 
Jul 2016

36000 mi
Door Seals became unhinged and began to tear after being replaced with a Mazda TSB months and months prior. Considered a chronic issue at this point. Door lock actuator still squeaking. Suspension also still squeaking. Seat also still squeaking. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2014
Feb 2014

22900 mi
NAV will lock up and report that it is searching for sat signal. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Indiana, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2018
Dec 2013

15000 mi
rear seat belt latch failed stitching coming apart on back of front pass. seat 
Feb 2014

18000 mi
rear passenger seat belt latch failed 
Dec 2014

28000 mi
fow radar failed 
Jan 2015

18200 mi
replaced torn door seal on rear door 
Jun 2015

40000 mi
USB & aux stopped functioning 
Jun 2016

62000 mi

US $100
Battery went bad. 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015

19300 mi
drivers door wind noise. dealer tightened door latch. This helped a little, but there is still some noise and the door is slightly misaligned now 
Jul 2015

25700 mi
Drivers door wind noise still a problem. took to dealer again, they replaced the door seal. Noise is reduced, although still noisier than any other door on the car. 
Jan 2016

20500 mi
Driver door seal tore on both the door and the car body. Dealer replaced under warranty. Now the irritating wind noise is finally gone. I love this car and am glad this little gnat bite appears to be fixed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2013 - Feb 2022
Dec 2015

21000 mi
Bluetooth module needs to be replaced. Bluetooth and USB not functioning. 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Jan 2015

17800 mi
Replaced trim around both front doors to eliminate wind noise issue per TSB. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2013 - Aug 2014
Jan 2014

1900 mi
Tire pressure warning wouldn't go away even though tires pressures were fine. It turns out the warning had to do with a reminder to check the tire pressures and not a low tire pressure. 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2020
Dec 2014

18000 mi
Bluetooth Module replaced under warranty. Dealer told me it wasn't functioning properly. I'm not sure if that was the case because it seems to be working just like it did before the repair. Navigation would lose position and GPS frequently. 
Jun 2018

90000 mi
No parts have been replaced yet but at 90k miles the automatic transmission has started slipping when it shifts from 3rd to 4th. Only does it on the first shift on a cold engine so I'm going to try and milk it for a while. Also when I changed the spark plugs, cylinder 1 had oil on the plug so a seal is failing in the head. The car is driven 80 miles on the interstate everyday so I did not expect any major problems for another couple years. Very disappointing. Now I see why people buy boring Camry's. This is my first Mazda. Changed spark plugs at 90k miles. I noticed that cylinder number 1 had oil on the threads and the tip of the spark plug which would indicate a seal failure in the engine. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Mar 2014 - Sep 2015
May 2014 The driver side blind spot monitoring module failed 10 days after I purchased the car. The unit was replaced quickly, but they required an updated procedure to calibrate the device, which added a couple of days to the service. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alabama, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

33000 mi
Radiator fan replacement (previous one was squeaking) Mazda Radar Cruise Control TSB 
Jun 2017

60000 mi

US $500
Belt tensioner replaced (leaking) and both drive belts 
Apr 2018

71000 mi
RECALL 1217F - Parking Brake Corrosion 
Jun 2022

131000 mi

US $300
Axle seal leak passenger side 
Mazda Mazda6 in Indiana, United States
Mar 2014 - Sep 2017
Mar 2015

7000 mi
Replaced bluetooth module, per TSB, to fix issues w/ USB playback. Audio system worked fine except for nagging restart from beginning on USB playback. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Louisiana, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2015
Jun 2014

8000 mi
cable securing rear seat release needed to be reseated 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2013 - May 2016
Jun 2015

10000 mi
Replaced door seals on rear doors that had poorly designed fasteners allowing seal to separate from door 
Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2013 - Jul 2018
Mar 2014

33000 mi
Button to engage automatic climate control was stuck. Dealer ordered complete new console for replacement. Front grill chrome strip had bubbling where adhesive failed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Idaho, United States
Dec 2013 - Aug 2021
Nov 2014

11900 mi
recalibrate TPMS per recall. 
Mar 2015

14000 mi
Navigation reset per recall. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2013 - Nov 2017
Mar 2016

17000 mi
Center console lid was broken Front suspension creaking 
Mazda Mazda6 in Iowa, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2016
Jan 2016

55800 mi

US $60
Slight miss occurred. Replaced spark plugs 
Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2013

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. 
Feb 2014

5000 mi
Dealer lowered rear headliner where meets the rear window,2 clips that fasten the headliner to the roof. Two tabs that go through roof body attached to the back window, he cut the plastic tabs off to solve rear window squeak in subzero temp 
Sep 2014

9000 mi
Took car in for oil change & to repair wind noise issue per recent TSB 09-036/14 procedure "A" (replace both front door weatherstrips & molding interior glass channels). Also replaced rear weatherstrip fasteners per Mazda redesigned fastener 
Mazda Mazda6 in Nebraska, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

12000 mi
Dashboard has become a rattle trap. Center area behine radio and climate control area along with behind the instrument panel. Metal on metal rattle sound when driving on rough roads. Dealership has been unsuccessful in fixing the problem. Driver door lock actuator making groaning noise when driver door is locked. 
Sep 2014

12000 mi
Dashboard rattle unresolved Passenger door lock started groaning after the driver side was fixed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2013 - Feb 2015
Sep 2014

12000 mi
engine replaced after unsuccessful repair attempts 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2013 Loud annoying rattle in left front of dash when going over rough roads. Mechanic placed padding under left front speaker grille and behind the instrument cluster. Problem fixed temporarily, but slowly started to return one month later. 
Dec 2013

6000 mi
Steering column rattle returned after previous dealer fix of stuffing the steering column cover with foam. Took to another dealer who worked with Mazda service until it was fixed properly. Foam placed at tilt bracket under steering column. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Delaware, United States
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
May 2014

12000 mi
Infotainment system failure 
Mazda Mazda6 in Iowa, United States
Nov 2013 - Jul 2019
Apr 2015

13300 mi
Water vapor condensing in taillight 
Jun 2015

15000 mi
Water vapor condensing in other taillight (section on trunklid) 
Aug 2015

16700 mi
Trim above passenger taillight was loose. Rear passenger side weatherstrip was tearing off the door. Replaced with new weatherstrip and fasteners replaced on both rear doors. 
Sep 2015

18000 mi
Water vapor condensing in driver's side taillight section on trunk lid again. Replaced "left gasket" and "lamp protector". 
May 2017

34500 mi

US $10
"Permanently fixed" left taillight leaking into lens and condensing again. Removed taillight and sealed between car and unit with RTV. Appears to be truly fixed now. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
May 2016

15900 mi
The rubber seal on the suspension boot was slightly cracked, was like that when the vehicle was purchased. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

45000 mi
Transmission whined when going over 20 mph, the transmission was replaced. 
Jul 2020

80000 mi

US $500
Blower motor replaced 
May 2021

95000 mi

US $50
Parking sensor for pushbutton start 
Mazda Mazda6 in Kansas, United States
Dec 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

115718 mi

US $588
Replace water pump. Dealer had said it had small crack that would worsen. Replace serpentine belt and other belt. Replaced belt tensioner assembly and two drive belts 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

36500 mi

US $66
Recall work - all brakes need replacement, work not done yet. 
Aug 2018

50000 mi

US $1200
Probably caused by brake recall 
Mazda Mazda6 in Missouri, United States
Apr 2017 - Jul 2021
Mar 2018

47000 mi
Recall [parking brakes] 
Jul 2018

54000 mi

US $400
Replaced cracked windshield. Cracked by a rock. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Tennessee, United States
May 2014 - Jan 2018
Feb 2017

50000 mi

US $300
1 ignition coil went out and practically made the car undrivable. Car was repaired at the dealer within 2 days. 
Jan 2018

62000 mi

US $100
TPMS failure 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2018 - Mar 2022
Feb 2019

66000 mi

US $532
Replaced rim after hitting pothole 
Jul 2020

82000 mi

US $600
Replaced front right knuckle 
Nov 2021

98000 mi

US $200
Belt replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2021
Sep 2021

103000 mi

US $400
Alternator failed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Iowa, United States
Oct 2016 - Sep 2023
Jun 2023

129000000 mi

US $600
The driver's side front control arm had a broken bolt and the bushings were worn. The passengers side had worn bushings. I had both arms replaced with new. The additional cost was to get the driver's side arm free due to the bolt head rusting off, so the control arm was somewhat loose but locked into place and needed to be cut free. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

123000 mi

US $1545
Bar was worn and replaced. Front struts replaced. Front stabilizer bar. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2015
Mar 2013

2000 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. 
Nov 2013

10000 mi
Navigation system lost ability to acquire correct information from GPS. Both rear door gaskets pull off of door whenever it has rained and then dried up. 
Jun 2014

17000 mi
Navigation failed for second time, nav screen would only show black with an empty popup window. Radar Cruise Control and Forward Collision Avoidance systems both failed 2.5 hours into a 7 hour drive home. 
Jun 2015

26000 mi
Cluster would tell you to put car in park when it already was. Would not shut off accessories. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2017
Mar 2013

3000 mi
Low oil pressure light came on. Took to dealer after seeing it twice. Oil pump failure. Replaced under warranty. Part sent to Mazda. 
Sep 2015

67000 mi

US $50
Gearbox plastic came loose, causing the pieces to get jammed every time going into park. 50$ repair for the plastic pieces to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2013 - Apr 2016
Dec 2015

45000 mi
Persistent problems connecting Bluetooth unit to my iPhone. Have replaced my phone and still experienced repeated failures after initial success with connecting to audio unit. 
Apr 2016

50000 mi

US $962
iPod connection still failing, have to use Bluetooth 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2014 - Feb 2022
May 2017

41317 mi
water pump leaking diagnosis. Part not in stock so will repair when part in stock. 
Jun 2017

43020 mi
water pump found to be leaking. replaced water pump and coolant 
Nov 2017

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2022
Dec 2014

13000 mi
The NB1 Infotainment system messaging funtion is non funtioning part of an otherwise fine car after a software upgrade. It continues to work only on occasion and ironically makes the vehicle more dangerous and distracting. 
May 2015

20000 mi
New Module installed in the NB1 infotainment sysytem to correct SMS messaging defect. Working as it should now. 
Sep 2015

24000 mi
NB1 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM BACK FOR TEXT TO MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILURE. SECOND TIME REPLACING MODULE Text messaging system failing again as well as the low tire pressure warning light. Will request repair at next oil change interval. 
Feb 2016

32000 mi
Text messaging system failing again. Mazda replaced the module/part again (3rd or forth time I believe) I expect it to function for a while and then fail again. This is a design flaw not acknowledged by MAZDA (IMO). 
Nov 2021

110000 mi

US $500
Blind spot indicator failure. It was determined that the drivers side mirror needed replacement as the cure . 
Dec 2021

110000 mi

US $300
rattle detected while driving. Repaired/replaced stabilizer bar/system drivers side front 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Apr 2016
Sep 2014

36000 mi
Blind spot monitoring sensor got damaged somehow and the BMS no longer is working. 
Aug 2015

54000 mi

US $580
Problem with shifter assembly - bad solenoid. When I put the car in park sometimes was not registering that it was in Park and so would not shut off the car fully. Replaced the whole thing. Water pump was leaking. 
Jan 2016

47700 mi
Radiator had a leak. They found a problem and replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2013 - Apr 2016
Mar 2015

17000 mi
right rear passenger window rubber door molding became detached from inner door frame. new molding was back ordered previously and reapplied successfully in March 2015 under warranty. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
May 2014 - Jan 2017
Aug 2014

7300 mi
Battery malfunction. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2022
Aug 2015

33900 mi
Plastic cover/Boot of automatic transmission shifter split making it difficult to shift, was replaced under warranty. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2015

25000 mi
TSB on Infotainment for Bluetooth operation. 
Mar 2018

59000 mi
Bad seal on Caliper E-brake Lever (Mazda Recall). E-brake seized. 
Oct 2021

98000 mi

US $100
Command Knob had Short Circuit. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015

19000 mi
Dash rattle. Was corrected by repair. Driver door seal loose. Part was replaced. 
Aug 2015

23000 mi
Replacement of driver door seal. 
May 2016

30000 mi
Infotainment system plays iPod improperly. Install of upgraded module per TSB did not improve function and in fact created new problems. 
Jul 2021

69000 mi

US $1300
Gas tank replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2015

16000 mi
WIND NOISE FROM DOOR WINDOW EDGE(S) AT 37 MPH OR HIGHER Bulletin No: 09-036/14 The wind noise was most noticeable on the driver's door at the window/body weatherstrip or adjacent to the side view mirror. Mazda Certified Pre-owned vehicle. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Nov 2020
Feb 2015

21080 mi
Infotainment is known to be poor in this vehicle - this was the third visit for the same problem with Bluetooth. It was completely fixed. 
Jan 2018

57660 mi

C $197
Battery failed, unable to turn over car under this winter's cold conditions. 
Mar 2018

60140 mi

C $400
Mass airflow sensor failed - replaced quickly at the dealer at great cost. So far, no oem MAF sensors available for Mazda6 from parts distributors. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

14000 mi
Trunk light would not turn off.Dealer ordered light control module for trunk light,installed 1 week later. Problem solved. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
Jun 2015

25000 mi
Laser cruise control gun failure 

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2014 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
May 2015

41000 mi

US $112
AC drain was plugged and water was flooding the passenger floor. Dealer took dash apart to unplug the line. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021

66812 mi

US $136
added Freon 
May 2021

67352 mi

US $83
blown "lighter" circuits 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2017 - Jan 2018
Jun 2017

32000 mi

US $135
MAF - Mass Air Flow Sensor malfunction. One day my car did not start, the engine reved up but died immediately. After running a scanner, i got an error code P 0101 which is for the MAF. I cleaned the MAF and put it back, still not turning on. I ordered a replacement part via Amazon for $135. As i changed the part, my car started immediately. I did need to jump start as the battery needed a recharge. This happened at around 40K miles on my Mazda 6 2014. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2017
Sep 2014

2000 mi
Engine seemed to be consuming oil. Told by dealer that the engine oil may have been low at time of manufacture/delivery. Dealer did an oil change and will continue to monitor. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2014 - May 2016
Feb 2015

9000 mi
Tire pressure monitoring light kept appearing. Dealer recalibrated. Under warranty. 
May 2016

27000 mi
Dashboard has a rattle on the right side. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2022
Mar 2015

7000 mi
Shifting was sticky. Replaced bushings in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears. 
Aug 2015

8900 mi
New bushings had been installed in 2nd - 5th gears in February under warranty. Since then, 4th gear exhibits a vibration in the gearshift around 2000 rpm. During the most recent oil change, I complained, but was told this is normal. 
Jan 2016

7000 mi
This is 2nd time this repair has been attempted. 3rd and 4th, and 5th & 6th gear clutch packs and bushings are being replaced. Notchy shifting of manual trans. Vibration of shift lever in 4th gear. Whole transmision was replaced. 
Jan 2018

23000 mi
Recall for sticky brake 

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2014 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

19000 mi
Front rubber lower control arm bushings replaced TSB 02-001/15 Door lock actuator 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021

103000 mi

US $1000
Ignition/Off button would not turn off auto...faulty/worn switch in the shifter 
May 2022

111000 mi

US $1200
replaced brake pads and rotors 

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2013 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Jan 2019 - Jun 2022
Jun 2019

161000 mi

US $80
Exhaust pipe in front of muffler was cut out and a new piece welded in place. 
Jun 2021

174000 mi

US $120
Radiator hoses (3) were replaced along with the serpentine belt and tensioner. 

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2012 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Alaska, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

60000 mi
Hard downshifting from 4th to 3rd and from neutral to drive 

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2011 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
- Nov 2011
Nov 2011

800 mi
Center console stitching ripped out. Console was replaced under warranty. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
- Oct 2011
Aug 2011

744 mi
The car is pulling to the left since day 0 ! Went to dealer he did an alignement and said that the problem is fixed ! took the road the car is still pulling to the left. Went back They said it's normal, the suspension is very sensitive Went back to dealer. They changed the Camber and said it won't pull that much and did another alignment. After that the Car is still pulling to the as the beginning nothing changed. I thinks it might be a tire ( Radial Pull problem). 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
- May 2014
May 2014

50119 mi

US $1326
Replaced A/C Compressor, Clutch Assembly, Reciever/Dryer, Serpentine Belt, 2 O-Rings, Evacuated & Recharged System 

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2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in New South Wales, Australia
Jul 2010 - Sep 2018
Jun 2015

64480 mi
Some noise occurred at front left when the steering wheel is turning. Local mechanic couldn't see any physical damage or worn out. They ended up tightening all the joints both left and right wheels and apply some grease. Problem fix for now. 
Sep 2017

81220 mi

A $800
Squeak noise at front left. Replace front left lower ball joint kit 
Sep 2018

86800 mi

A $700
Replace 2x engine mounts 

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2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
May 2010 - May 2018
Nov 2012

36000 mi
Airbag light would flash intermittently (every 3-4 days), giving a code 16, which was a communication fault with passenger seat. All equipment was checked and found to be working. All connections were cleaned and tightened. No light since. 
Jul 2015

82000 mi

US $695
I lost all sound through the car speakers, including Bluetooth. Dealer determined that the Bose amplifier was burned out, the cause of this is unknown. The amplifier was replaced in under 2 hours, and the fix cured the problem. 
Aug 2017

115000 mi

US $2000
Front subframe was diagnosed to be rusted out, so badly that I was advised not to drive it. It took 6 WEEKS ALONE for the parts to be shipped from Mazda to the dealer! 
Sep 2017

115500 mi

US $450
Blind spot monitoring light started flashing. Dealer diagnosed it to be a faulty sensor/warning light within the passenger side mirror. Entire mirror needed to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011

14000 mi
The Bluetooth microphone is defective and needs to be replaced. 
Sep 2011

17000 mi
Bluetooth microphone makes it difficult for others to hear what I am saying. "Repair" is to move microphone, and I am unsure if I want to do this or not. The clip of a piece of outside trim near the back passenger door came loose. This caused a loud flapping noise at speeds above 60 MPH. Was easily repaired. 
Jan 2012

21000 mi
Bluetooth microphone makes it difficult for others to hear what I am saying. "Repair" is to move microphone, and was unsure if I want to do this or not. Did it, and it helped. When playing Sirius radio, there is an annoying high frequency hum. The hum changes (often goes away) when accelerating. Speculation is that the issue is related to a grounding issue with some wires. There is an annoying squeak from the steering column. There is a TSB to address, but dealer opted to fix another way. There was an annoying hum from the Sirius radio. The area engineering rep had to come in to diagnose and solve the issue. They ended up replacing the entire wiring harness. 
Apr 2016

70500 mi
The left headlight bulb was out. Turned out that when the tech wiggled a wire, it went on. But then he was unable to get the bulb to turn off again by messing with the wire. So it is "fixed" for now. The lumbar support knob broke. 
Mar 2017

78000 mi

US $300
The passenger rear door lock actuator was shorting the alarm system, and needed to be replaced. Passenger seat heater stopped working 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

13000 mi
Cooling fan had broken, needed replacement. Repair made at no cost. 
Mar 2014

28000 mi

US $60
Left headlight needed to be replaced. This is a fairly complicated change for this make/model, so it took 0.8 of an hour for shop to complete. 
May 2014

31000 mi

US $45
Right headlight needed to be replaced. This is a fairly complicated change for this make/model, so it took >0.5 of an hour for shop to complete. 
Jun 2015

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. 
May 2016

72100 mi

US $986
A/C system was completely shot, needed to replace essentially the whole thing. 
Jun 2016

74000 mi

US $100
Left headlight was burned out and needed replacement. Check engine light; found and patched small leak. Light came back on a few days later. 
Jul 2016

75000 mi

US $274
Check engine light. Diagnosed as a faulty valve, which was replaced. Light came back on a few days later. 
Aug 2016

78000 mi

US $101
Check engine light. Similar diagnosis and solution as last time. Light came back on a few days later. 
Sep 2016

80000 mi

US $476
Check engine light again. This time took to a local Mazda dealer, and they were able to find the solution: replace leaking emission purge valve. The previous shop refunded all money I had spent on the unsuccessful repair attempts. 
Sep 2017

96000 mi

US $60
Right headlight was burned out and needed replacement. 
Dec 2017

101000 mi

US $200
Car needed jumping earlier in the month, had been struggling to start on cold days thereafter. Checked and needed new battery, which was installed on the spot. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2010 - May 2012
Dec 2011

26000 mi
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) override switch failed (leaving BLIS on all the time). System continues to regularly give false warnings (warning is triggered when no other vehicle is in sight!? 
May 2012

32000 mi
BLIS never fixed. Part still on backorder. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Mar 2016 - Nov 2019
Dec 2016

50000 mi

US $300
Engine light due to O2 sensor 
Jan 2017

50000 mi

US $439
Replace Oxygen Sensor 
Jun 2017

51000 mi

US $120
Recharge 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2009 - Mar 2014
Mar 2010

1240 mi
No air conditioning. One of the o-rings on the hose for the coolant was broken/loose. Dealer replaced an o-ring and refilled the coolant. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2020
May 2018

35000 mi
Passenger side air bag recall. 

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2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Delaware, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2011
Sep 2010

4000 mi
Wind noise from passenger side. Due to loose underbody plastic cladding. Dealer indicated it is a common problem. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013

13640 mi
Sunroof motor was replaced under warranty due to strange noise during operation. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
Dec 2010

3000 mi
Car was scratched on rear bumper upon delivery, dealer fixed rear bumper at their expense Manual seat handle would jam when lifting lever, dealer lubed mechanism and it is working as designed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

69000 mi
Wheel bearing fried 
Mazda Mazda6 in Great Britain
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

2000 mi
Seat squab squeaking 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
Mar 2012

40300 mi
new rotors and calipers on rear brakes now both low beam bulbs have had to be changed. Other than this just oils changes 
Apr 2012

40800 mi

C $310
I took the car into Kanata Mazda with a noise which I told them I thought was a bearing from the accessory drives. They told me it was a clutch throw out bearing. Of course not covered on warranty. I knew that would escalate to $2,000 I went to my old shop, Honda Gifford Automotive, in Oct and they immediately said belt tensioner about $310. Did it and viola no noise. Dealer will not refund and Mazda said how do we know they were not right about the clutch. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2014 - Sep 2019
Mar 2015

52700 mi
Replaced 1'st and 2'nd gear, syncros and fork due to difficulty getting transmission into first from neutral. Repaired under Warranty 
Apr 2015

54100 mi

C $100
Failed O2 Sensor 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - Oct 2017
Sep 2015

52700 mi

C $250
Passenger side headlight out and part of the cost was an oil change as well. 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

63488 mi

C $406
Original front right wheel bearing worn out; was replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013

29000 mi
Engine has a vibration/runs rough around 2000 RPM. Shifter feels clunky and has an occasional gring between 1st and 2nd gear 
Oct 2013

30500 mi
I adjusted the clutch rod by lengthening it 1 1/2 turns which allowed fuller clutch disengagemnet. All clearances remain within factory specs. 
Jul 2015

55300 mi

US $816
Repaired/replaced first and second gear components and replaced clutch and flywheel 

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2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

36000 mi
System had a leak. Dealer initially replaced a/c hoses but system still leaked. The a/c compressor was replaced on the most recent visit after oil was found on compressor. Suspect compressor shaft seal was leaking. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alabama, United States
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014

44000 mi

US $140
Bad O2 Sensor. I attempted to replace the sensor but it was stuck on so badly that they had to drill and retap to replace it. 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 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2017
Sep 2010 Car slightly scratched at the factory and repaired there, but not to our satisfaction. Mazda paid for dealer to repair the paint job and provided a loaner while the work was done. 
Jun 2012

13000 mi
very slight squeak present when car at rest and rocked back and forth. Dealer diagnosed noise from exhaust hanger and replaced the hanger per tsb 
Dec 2015

46000 mi

US $200
Exhaust "donut" between manifold and front pipe failed again - replaced the donut and mounting hardware to eliminate squeaking/chirping at idle. 
Sep 2016

55000 mi

US $750
Leak in A/C evaporator core - core was replaced and system evacuated and recharged. Mazda covered parts under goodwill repair out of warranty, we covered labor (greater than half the cost) 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

69000 mi
Some issue with the exhaust flange. It doesn't seem to be fixed. I may have to take it back. 
Feb 2015

71100 mi
Same noise as earlier from Exhaust. Got it checked again. Left the car overnight with the dealer. They couldn't figure out. Car came back the way it went in but the noise went away for some time. Guess they did something and didn't disclose. 
Sep 2015

78000 mi

US $300
Drive belt and tensioner were worn out. Drive belt was cracked. Tensioner was noisy. Had them replaced. P04xx error. Gas cap replacement due to fuel vapors escaping from tank. Transmission fluid was burn out. Blackish ij color. Had to replace it. Drain and fill 
Dec 2017

85000 mi

US $600
Master cylinder and booster replaced. Parts - $190; Labor about $400. Master Cylinder was leaking oil into brake booster. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2010 - Aug 2018
Apr 2012

22300 mi
Chrome finish was peeling off of the Parking brake handle. 
Jul 2014

53000 mi

US $80
replaced high mount LED brake light fixture 
Feb 2015

57000 mi

US $226
Tom's sensor (TPMS) 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

90000 mi

US $280
replaced rear shocks 
Dec 2017

95000 mi

US $650
Transmission fluid system flush Rear brakes and rotors replaced Battery replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2014
May 2014

84400 mi
Replaced both Intake control valves under pzev warranty. Check engine light was on 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

135000 mi

US $141
Needed a power train belt replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
Nov 2013

75400 mi
Transmission fluid and oil leak. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2011 - Mar 2019
Aug 2011

15500 mi

C $200
Brake shims replacement 
Jun 2017

70680 mi

C $400
Rotors were adjusted to eliminate vibration when braking. 
Mar 2018

77500 mi

C $600
Replaced the rotors and break pads due to wear and tear. Regular maintenance was also included (oil change, tech inspection). 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Brunswick, Canada
Mar 2011 - Nov 2016
May 2013

31620 mi
Reported a "clunk" in the front end, they test drove the car and said that there was nothing wrong. Plastic protective cover under passenger floor came loose and rattles on the floor at highway speeds, several plastic clips broke off Dealer found broken trim pieces around back door, I was not aware of these and they were replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2013

32860 mi
accessory drive belt failed on the highway suddenly. 
Feb 2014

40920 mi

C $120
Twice in several weeks the car lost power, the engine stuttered and trouble lights on the dash flickered. After this the car would not start. After a half hour wait the car started and ran fine. 
Aug 2014

44500 mi

C $10
Engine stuttered and died, afterwards it works fine no engine codes. Last visit to the dealer they replaced a mass air flow sensor, problem occurred again. Based on research i cleaned the throttle plate/body. Will wait an see if it worked. 
May 2015

49060 mi
stalled while stopping,started normally. Occurred 3 times before and would not restart for 10-15 mins. shop found no problem the 1st time 2nd time replaced Mass air sensor not fixed. i Cleaned throttle plate seems to have improved.Not fixed. 
Feb 2016

55040 mi
Engine stuttered and died, then would not restart or started hard. Once started it ran rough and died at idle. Would then randomly work normally. I disconnected the ecu and cam sensor then securely reconnected them. Will probably fail again in 3-6 months. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014

30340 mi

C $325
Replaced faulty (frozen & cracked) module, which managed fuel to fuel injectors. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2022
Dec 2011

21000 mi
Brake reservoir was leaking brake fluid. dealer replace brake reservoir cap. 
Jul 2012

29000 mi
Brake reservoir was leaking again. 
Jul 2015

81500 mi

US $18
Passenger side low beam light bulb bad. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

31000 mi

US $607
Steering pump leak requiring replacement of steering pump, hose, and replenishment v of steering fluid. $255 labor and $352 parts.  Oil leak due to oil pan gasket tear. Covered by CPO warranty. 
Apr 2018

82840 mi

US $603
remove and replace a/c compressor drive belt, air conditioner system recharge and leak 
May 2018

83000 mi

US $750
Oil pan leak 
Mazda Mazda6 in Kentucky, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

111000 mi

US $500
wheel bearing serpentine belt 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2012

35700 mi
Lumbar support was broken Second repair of lumbar support knob 
Jun 2015

108000 mi
exhaust leak and cracked bolt near tailpipe 
Mar 2016

125000 mi

US $6
Headlights 
Jan 2017

145000 mi
Headlight again!!! 
Feb 2018

171000 mi

US $12
once again headlights 

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2010 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 161hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ireland
Sep 2015 - Apr 2016
Oct 2015

90400 mi

€2600
Blown engine due to failure of #4 injector washer 
Apr 2016

97960 mi
Blown Turbo 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

32000 mi

US $140
Right passenger side wheel; broken valve core replaced. 
Sep 2017

33000 mi

US $800
Front Brake Pads & Rotors changed while brand new tires (4) were installed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Sep 2008 - Feb 2009
Oct 2008

4000 mi
Destination point on nav is always off from the actual place, typically off by a few house #. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2015
Apr 2012

46000 mi

US $454
Car stopped running and started stumbling. Had to be towed twice to garage then to dealer. Trouble code indicated throttle body actuator open/closed. Replaced TB - car stopped again after 60 miles. Dealer reprogrammed PCM and road tested. 
Jun 2012

50000 mi
Car stumbled and stopped. Towed to dealer. The Power Control Module was determined to be faulty and was replaced and reprogrammed. Unbelievably technically challenging. This repair was covered by warranty. Dealer support spectacular! 
Jul 2014

79800 mi
Second dead battery in three years 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Aug 2012 - Feb 2019
Sep 2012

22000 mi
Volume knob not functioning. Turning the knob doesn't change the volume. Luckily, steering wheel mounted controls were still working. 
Jan 2013

42500 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. 
Jun 2013

34000 mi

US $45
Front bumper seams misaligned with hood of the car. Body clips missing / broken. Dealer tried but doesn't have body shop specialists and every time they put the clips in and reseated the bumper the clips would break or come out. 
Jan 2014

46000 mi

US $45
Front bumper was a little loose at the seam where it meets the quarterpanel and hood. Purely cosmetic. Mazda redesigned the bracket so I bought it online and the dealer installed it for no charge. 
Jan 2017

36800 mi

US $115
Exhaust leak 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 Right front bumper clip came lose, resulting in the bumper to stick out 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

7000 mi
Noticed high/tight vibration in all gears at specific RMP's. Vibration is also audible and only present in anything other than very light to light acceleration. Dealer tested and verified and claims is it a charateristic of the car. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2009 - Apr 2012
Oct 2009

2000 mi
Foam pushing up between dash and front windshield Fuel pump replaced 
Dec 2009

3000 mi
Overhead Console missing screws from Factory, causing rattles. Dealer added appropriate hardware. Heat shield in engine bay was causing rattle at highway speeds. Dealer removed and reattached correctly. 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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2015
Sep 2014

35000 mi

US $202
Battery would not hold a charge. Batter replaced. Part no. 0000-80-6096-WB 
Dec 2014

38000 mi

US $360
Purge valve solenoid replaced. Part no. CA07-20-370H 
Jun 2015

44000 mi

US $400
Throttle Body Harness replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2016
May 2011

24000 mi
also key fob not recognized, replaced transmitter. Adjusted auto headlights to most sensitive position. new electrical circuits(???) to stop dash and nav lights from going out after car wash or heavy rains. also key fob not recognized...fixed. Also adjusted auto headlights to most sensitive position 
Jan 2015

43800 mi

US $300
repait leather on driver seat worn and torn 
Apr 2015

48000 mi
dash material by passenger airbag area melting 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2021
Jun 2009

1000 mi
The rear seat material wasn't properly attached. Problem easily fixed by the dealer. 
Jul 2009

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. 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. 
Sep 2010

20000 mi
Defective Power Outlets. power adapters can get stuck. Power Outlets are to be replaced with an updated design. 
Sep 2015

71000 mi

US $20
Rear left/driver side exhaust bolts sheared off. Muffler and pipes are fine. Bolts needed to be removed and replaced. Maybe due to salt thaw of the midwest. 
Aug 2017

91000 mi

US $300
Front Brakes and Oil Change 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
May 2009 - Apr 2016
Jul 2009

8000 mi
Apparently there is a TSB for a purge valve? My car sounded like a diesel from when I took delivery of it, more so from outside the car when idling. Loud tapping/knocking sound. Parts dept diagnosed it as a purge valve. To be replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2009

9000 mi
Excessive noise at idle, diagnosed as a purge valve, parts were ordered and took 4 weeks to arrive, dealer installed/replaced parts, problem solved. Foam seal at base of windshield where meets dashpad was coming out. Apparently the adhesive failed and foam seal shifted and was bunching up. Dealer had factory rep inspect car and authorize a fix. Parts ordered, arrived next day and installed. 
Jan 2010

15000 mi
Once car is warmed up I have an erratic idle. Dealer checked fuel pressure and fuel maps and cleaned throttle body. Sent me home. Problem resurfaced next day. 
Feb 2010

15600 mi
Car returned for erratic idle. Dealer checked fuel pressure, replaced fuel pump relay, replaced throttle body, replaced alternator, reset fuel trims and replaced the powertrain control module. Idle is fixed and now rock steady. 
Feb 2011

29300 mi
while in for routine maintenance (oil change, brakes) technician noticed a small transmission leak - fixed with a new O ring seal. 
Mar 2011

30000 mi
Dealer replaced front strut "tops" to cure a knocking sound when going over bumps. They indicated that Mazda had a revised part to solve an apparent problem. 
Jun 2011

35000 mi
Same problem as I had earlier...the foam rubber seal at the base of the windshield/dashpad seems to unglue and begin pushing up to where it is visible. Dealer affected the same repair as before, replacing seal. 
Sep 2015

93000 mi

US $1200
Air would intermittantly blow hot. Replaced radiator and tstat. Didnt repair...replaced fan module. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2017
Aug 2012

31200 mi
drivers side electric seat failed to work continously 
Jun 2017

67000 mi
blown head gasket did not repair total loss. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
Sep 2014

115320 mi
at 165000 km the air conditioning stopped working. Est cost was thousands from the mazda dealer. at 180,000km the tranny started have problems from 3rd to 4th gear. Est on repair is 2500 and up. I will trade the car 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
May 2011

26300 mi
Lumbar wheel broken, drivers seat cushion replaced Seat bottom replaced and lumbar wheel fixed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

88000 mi

US $430
Transmission fluid LINERS rusted thru .. needed new liners. Mechanic stated that New England weather contributed to this problem. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2016

79000 mi

US $200
Leaking hose from power steering pump. Replaced both in and out hoses 
Jan 2017

US $120
Exhaust gasket leaking 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Hampshire, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

136000 mi
Car theft system would not allow car to start 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2016
Apr 2012

78000 mi

US $100
Check Airbag light flashed a 23 code. The weight sensor in the passenger seat had its' electrical connector cleaned. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - Jan 2011
Jul 2010

19000 mi
Sunglasses holder door was broken. Discovered approximately 6 mo. after purchase. Waited until service inspection to rectify. 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2009 - Apr 2018
Mar 2010

1240 mi
PCM flash 
Jan 2018

37200 mi

C $30
Oil and transmission fluid change 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maine, United States
Sep 2009 - Dec 2017
Oct 2009

1000 mi
At delivery, paint defect noted on hood by dealer & me. bought car out of state, advised to take to local dealer. Local dealer took photos & called back same day to inform me that I had to take back to selling dealer so I called mazda - waiting reply 
Nov 2009

100 mi
Mazda agreed to repair paint defect under warranty. Repairs completed by non-selling dealer. Hesitation/hiccup happen when driving in any gear/speed but most prominent when under very light throttle or at initial throttle when coasting. ECU was reflashed but issue still occurs. Mazda working with other owners to diagnois & find repair. 
Apr 2010

4500 mi
brought car in again for hesitation/misfire issue. Mazda put data recorder on it, but claims that engine performing as designed. Possibily proceeding with lemon law claim as car appears to have design defect.  
Jul 2010

7500 mi
CV joint/half shaft failure. covered under warranty 7500 miles on car. No mods - all work done @ dealer CV joint repair- after dealer confirmed issue, part order, arrived but was defective so 2nd replacement part ordered and 10 days after diagnosis repair made under warranty 
Nov 2013

44000 mi
Door lock screws came loose, mazda issued recall 
Dec 2014

58000 mi

US $275
Car had been making unusual noise going over bumps, had been in once before but unable to diagnosis. Ride w/tech & inspection confirmed end links 
Dec 2015

71000 mi
Tech confirmed steering hitch/looseness but not cause at this point. Further review required 
May 2016

77000 mi
Took car to 2nd mazda dealer for same steering suspension issue. Dealer advised that there is a wear spot on steering column, claims no safety issue but instead of repair suggested I move steering wheel off spot as remedy. Pursuing w/mazda. 
Oct 2016

80800 mi

US $200
connection rusted out - local muffler shop welded it back together. 
Jun 2017

88000 mi

US $2500
the front engine cradle rusted out to the point that I could not safely drive the car. Mazda was asked to provide support for the repair but declined. While car was in - a rear wheel bearing was also discovered to have gone bad and that was replaced as well. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Aug 2016 - Feb 2022
May 2017

76000 mi

US $200
replaced tie rods - inner and outer 
Jun 2018

91000 mi

US $50
Replaced worn front endlinks, fixed clunking noise in front 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

73160 mi

C $800
Worn out rear wheel bearing, replaced both sides. 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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2016 - Feb 2022
Jan 2018

94860 mi
airbag module changed under warranty 
Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

9920 mi

C $47
Right front bumper cover clip failed - as temperature rose, it would "pop out" from under the headlight. 
Sep 2009

13020 mi
Steering 'clunk'-greased spline. 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2009 - May 2015
Apr 2009

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. 
Aug 2010

27000 mi
Lumbar support on driver seat not working. Mechanism separated from the adjustment handle. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2010

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. 
Dec 2012

53940 mi

C $210
Replaced the manufacturer supplied battery as it would no longer hold a charge. 
Jul 2014

79140 mi

C $540
Worn wheel bearing and 4 wheel alignment. As well as factory recalls applied 
Mar 2016

108500 mi

C $2000
changed the clutch plate, main bearing, main seal changed rear shocks 
Mar 2017

115940 mi

C $1000
Replaced both rear shock absorbers 
May 2018

139500 mi

C $287
Rusted exhaust gasket between resonator and muffler where pipes join 
Nov 2021

151900 mi

C $1200
brake rotors and pads, oil change, 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2013
Sep 2011

28000 mi
Parking brake button snapped off. Still works, but disengaging the brake required poking a finger inside the brake lever and pushing remaining plastic stub. Dealer replaced brake lever assembly under warranty with in-stock part. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Jul 2012
Jun 2010

14000 mi

US $80
Glove box was hard to close. Dampening device was not working and was replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013

56080 mi

C $579
Left front wheel bearing 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Apr 2020
Aug 2016

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 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2022
Jul 2011

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. 
Aug 2021

83000 mi

US $1200
Clutch was replaced - this was just due to wear and tear, and not related to defects. Teaching kids to drive a manual is fun! 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
Mar 2013

27000 mi

US $70
CV joints inspected, one halfshaft replaced under warranty. Bolt missing from coolant hose bracket, replaced. 
Apr 2013

28300 mi

US $150
Replaced faulty clutch master cylinder. 
Mar 2014

49000 mi

US $200
Button on parking brake lever fell out, entire assembly replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - May 2021
Jan 2011

9920 mi
The check engine light would not go out and engine would idle at different revs while in park and sounded like a diesel. Dealer diagnosed and fixed the problem by reflashing the ECM. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

43500 mi
window jam 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2018
Jan 2015

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. 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. 
Jun 2017

89800 mi

US $50
Replaced the serpentine belt 
Aug 2017

91000 mi
Replaced front rotors& brake pads due to regular wear Replaced wheel bearing due to TSB 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

14260 mi
Passenger side vent sticking. replaced the vent. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2022
Nov 2010

15000 mi
The autoshift shifter on my 6 does not return to the up position. It has become sticky. The dealer lubed it, but that did not fix the problem. Not a serious problem, but the car's got 15,000 on it! 
Dec 2010

16000 mi
Dealer decided to completely replace the sticky shifter knob. Ordered on a Monday, in by Tuesday, and I picked the car up Tuesday night... Works fine now. 
Oct 2011

25000 mi
Replaced light bar on spoiler... Probably cosmetic,but the car is still under warranty, and would not pass PA inspection. 
Apr 2012

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. 
Jun 2013

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. 
Feb 2014

47000 mi

US $430
Mechanic found .004 in of runout on right front wheel hub. Replaced both wheel bearing and hub. 
Nov 2014

55700 mi
About every other week, my car will not shift from 3rd to 4th. My mechanic suspects some sensor that until it fails completely, cannot be fixed. 
Jul 2022

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2015 - May 2022
Oct 2017

89000 mi

US $44
Seat heater switch failed. Not easy to remove without getting into the lower dash. 
Dec 2021

132000 mi

US $127
I replaced the left CV Axle 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Apr 2010 - Oct 2018
May 2012

53000 mi
I had noticed the smell of fuel near the right rear side, by the door. Dealer did a number of checks and tests, could't find anything wrong. I paid for 1/2 hour labor. The smell is still there, however, and I will be returning. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jan 2012
Jun 2009

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 
Apr 2010

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 
May 2010

9300 mi
Engine light on. Part related to emissions control replaced. Engine light is off now. 
Dec 2011

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. 
Jan 2012

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jul 2020
Dec 2014

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. 
Oct 2016

129580 mi

C $660
Passenger side temperature sensor failed 
Jun 2017

143840 mi

C $360
AC condenser was leaking 
May 2018

157480 mi

C $600
Condenser has a leak. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oman
Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

45880 mi
Just changing the computer parts 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Dec 2016
Jun 2009

15000 mi
Parking brake knob broke off. Brake works fine. 
Jan 2011

51000 mi

US $70
Front headlight low beam bulb replaced. 
Dec 2012

97000 mi

US $70
Headlight Bulb Replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2018
Jan 2017

US $125
Battery was nearly 5 years old and needed replacement. 
May 2017

115000 mi

US $1100
Tie rod and control arms were replaced due to excess play. 
Dec 2017

119000 mi

US $91
The upper ceiling console plastic had deteriorated and crumbled. The sunglasses holder had fallen completely out. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2012
Nov 2009

15000 mi
Power outlet stopped working. Replaced fuse and re-wired. 
May 2010

25000 mi
Bluetooth microphone was not working properly. Dealer found TSB which indicated a new mic. needed to be installed along w/ new software. 
Aug 2010

31000 mi
Passenger seat rattled when empty. Dealer took apart and fixed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2017
Mar 2010

12000 mi
Glove compartment damper lost pressure resulting in very slow compartment door release. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2008 - Apr 2021
Dec 2008

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. 
Jan 2009

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. 
Feb 2009

10000 mi
Also build problem found. One Xenon headlight assembly and one halogen headlight assembly installed in car. Mazda promises to correct. 
Mar 2009

11000 mi
Replaced halogen headlight assembly with xenon headlight assembly (build problem) 
Feb 2010

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 
Oct 2010

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. 
Jun 2011

51000 mi
Steering wheel volume control malfunction. Volume up changes channel:volume down raises volume. Problem is intermitent but more prvalent now. 
Mar 2012

68000 mi
non specific rattling sound coming from right rear door area at highway speeds 60mph + 
Nov 2012

77200 mi

US $350
muffler sounded loud. There was a loose part that had to be replaced not the muffler or pipes...i.e clamps/bolts 
Apr 2013

83800 mi

US $86
Rattle coming from under the car during acceleration. Determined to be rotted heat shield. This part was determined to be non essential and the part was removed and disposed of. 
Jul 2013

88000 mi
Rust appearing bottom drivers side door (inside) where metal is folded and attached (welded?). I am awaiting an answer from my local Mazda dealer on warranty status on this issue. No specific rattle under the rear passenger area of the car persists 
Aug 2013

89000 mi

US $50
Rattle eminating from under the rt.rear pass quadrant of the car for about 20k miles at highway speeds (65-80mph+) Tech took the car for a couple of days and isolated the problem as loose rivet/fasteners. Problem solved.Very quiet ride now! Stripped and sanded the rust from the door bottom. Primed and painted the rusted area. I expect I will have to re-visit periodically. 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 
Jun 2014

102000 mi

US $180
tire stem blew . needed to replace TPMS stem and valve for right front tire. Tire OK 
Feb 2016

130000 mi

US $150
Replace faulty TPMS sensor 
Jul 2017

145000 mi

US $200
Transmission cables leaking 
Aug 2017

147000 mi

US $600
Replacement of rotted transmission lines 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2010

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
May 2012

66000 mi
transmission had to have a repair for fluid when under high pressure in system would overflow fluid from dipstick. Fix was to add another transmission cooler. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Aug 2010 - Aug 2019
Dec 2010

30000 mi
The check engine light would not go out. Dealer diagnosed emission system issue and fixed the problem. 
Sep 2012

47000 mi

US $300
Check engine light will not stay off after numerous trips to Mazda dealers over the past four years. 
Dec 2017

109000 mi

US $400
Right front wheel bearing was worn and had to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2018
Jun 2016

74000 mi

US $425
thermostat found to be failing, sticking open and shut. Thermostat and cover replaced, coolant replaced. 
Nov 2016

76100 mi
Replaced right side headlamp. Also changed an accessory belt. 
Sep 2017

81000 mi

US $8
Low beam headlamp on left side burnt out. Replaced bulb 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alabama, United States
Apr 2012 - Nov 2016
Jul 2012

49000 mi

US $5
Plastic shield under body on passenger side had a missing fastener that continually made a flapping sound at highway speeds. I installed a new nylon fastener. 
Jul 2013

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. 
Feb 2014

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. 
Mar 2015

86000 mi
The valve cover gasket was leaking oil so it was replaced. 
Sep 2015

98000 mi

US $240
Front right wheel bearing was worn out and needed replacement. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2010 - Jan 2022
Feb 2010

6000 mi
I have a vibration I feel at idle. The vibration comes through the steering wheel, brake and sometimes driver's seat. Dealer cannot find problem of the vibration and MAZDA USA won't bother to send a Service Tech to dealership. 
Mar 2010

7000 mi
Still get vibration and perhaps sluggish transmission in low gears. Will have to take it in for a separate service call. 
Apr 2010

8000 mi
Bucking sensation going from 2nd to 1st gear. Sometimes feels as though emergency brake is on. 
Feb 2011

13000 mi
Under carriage cover dropped down which protects the engine. Reattached by dealer at no cost. 
May 2011

15000 mi
Under engine carriage cover dropped down again. Dealer reattached it at no cost. 
Jun 2011

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. 
Aug 2012

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 
Jun 2015

41000 mi

US $100
Muffler clamp and securing bolt fell off. Had to be replaced. Caused muffler to rattle. 
Jul 2016

52700 mi

US $137
Transmission develop what mechanics call " jutter " a slight hesitation in automatic transmission 
Jan 2017

58000 mi
Left front axle cover was cracked affecting axle. Replaced under extended warranty. Oil cover leaking. 
Apr 2017

60000 mi

US $25
Manufacturer installed Blue Tooth had to be reset. The engine shield dropped down. Dealership reattached shield. 
Sep 2018

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 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

26000 mi

US $198
Tire lost pressure. Replaced cracked air pressure sensor. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
May 2009 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

65720 mi

C $80
Front headlights replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2009 - Oct 2016
Jul 2009

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. 
May 2011

27000 mi
Dealership discovered worn struts. Replaced them under warranty. 
Jun 2013

54000 mi

US $400
Replaced switch that failed, causing transmission to fail to shift into 4th and 5th gears on occasion. 
Jan 2014

47500 mi

US $1200
A unit failed that allowed the keys to operate the car. It was deemed unsafe to drive. Part had to be ordered. 
Mazda Mazda6 in United Arab Emirates
Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
May 2016

95440 mi

¤40
The AC was bowing hot air, ac recharge solved the issue 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2009 - Dec 2016
Aug 2009

3720 mi
car hesitating, needed computer update front fender (plastic) was out of line 
Apr 2010

8060 mi
plastic fender around right front wheel popped out of alignment again, same as previous problem. 
Sep 2010

10540 mi
transmission chip reflash, car shifts more smoothly now; recall Front passenger side fender coming loose at joint near front headlight. Told to take to a body shop as cause is likely a broken clip inside. Dealer pushed panel smooth but warned it would likely pop out again until I have the clip replaced. 
Dec 2011

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. 
Feb 2012

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. 
Dec 2012

28520 mi

C $100
Mazda exhaust system! A 5o cent bolt holding together a gasket connecting muffler to exhaust system broke. Dealer charged one hour labour because they had to punch out old bolt. One hour labour to replace hibeam/daylight running lights. When one burns out, neither side works. 
Jan 2013

45760 mi

C $70
passenger side headlight bulb, half hour labour to replace since they have to remove the wheel to access the bulb 
Apr 2013

30880 mi

C $100
Now the other side daylight/high beam bulb burns out, another hour of labor. 
May 2013

32860 mi

C $20
self serve. Had to remove Washer fluid reservoir to replace bulb. 
May 2014

41540 mi

C $100
Same old problem, driver's side headlight bulb replacement, one hour labour. 
May 2016

50840 mi

C $200
Gasket replacement in exhaust system. Perennial problem with Mazda 6 and 626 series back to the early 1990s. I have owned four of them, all had the same problem. 
Dec 2016

53940 mi
Oil change shop noticed extensive rust on control arms etc. Recommended rust proofing treatment. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Feb 2016
Jan 2013

74500 mi
Battery would not keep a charge. Battery was replaced free of charge as it was still under warranty. 
Dec 2015

125000 mi

US $300
Alarm going off randomly for no reason after being repaired a few months previously 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2016
Nov 2009

8300 mi
High pitched squeaking noise from the water pump. 
Jul 2013

73800 mi

US $1000
AC fan motor needed to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2011 - Oct 2017
Jul 2011

40296 mi
Head light burnt out on low beam. Key fob receiver/transmitter not working, ordered new come back in 1 week. 
Mar 2012

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. 
Jul 2012

54560 mi

C $583
Noise in left front wheel, wheel bearing. 
Dec 2016

108500 mi

C $125
Replace battery 
Jun 2017

112220 mi

C $157
Replaced right rear tail light assembly after backing into truck. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

6-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in Great Britain
Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016

63000 mi

£5000
Big end failure. Car scrapped at only 64k 

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2008.5 Mazda Mazda6

Engine not specified

Mazda Mazda6 in Bulgaria
Feb 2017 - Mar 2017
Feb 2017

124000 mi
Bad roads damaged my rubber bushings, and had to be replaced 

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2008 Mazda Mazda6

Engine not specified

Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
May 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011

42000 mi

US $310
Different lights bulbs needed replacing. Headlight, Fog Light, Tail Lights. All ground connections needed tightening and loose connections by fuse panel for light fuse. 

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

55000 mi

US $500
water pump slight leak engine mount replacement 

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

212-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Feb 2018 - May 2018
May 2018

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

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Apr 2011

47500 mi

US $50
ECM Reset 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2012

72000 mi
Right headlight broke down 
Oct 2012

72000 mi

US $400
Loud sound and little more vibration than usual at start. I checked this with 2 dealer and 1 mechanics, they said there is nothing wrong. 
Mazda Mazda6 in South Carolina, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2017
Jan 2011

43000 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. Noticed a large crack going across top of windshield that had previously been under a significant amount of dirt. CarMax fixed free of charge. 
May 2011

50000 mi
A/C cycled on/off rapidly when car at idle or accelerating. System was overcharged. Bled off excess refrigerant.  
Sep 2011

57000 mi

US $115
Driver's side rear wheel bearing was making loud thumping/humming noise. Verified by dealer. Replaced myself.  Passenger's side rear wheel bearing started making same noise soon after. Also replaced myself. Clear coat on factory rear spoiler began pitting, flaking, peeling off. Brought to independent shop and had repainted factory color. 
Dec 2011

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. 
Dec 2013

93000 mi

US $85
Rear drivers side wheel bearing began making very loud humming vibration noise on 650 mile trip. Bought replacement wheel hub assembly with wheel bearing from autozone for $85 and replaced myself. No more vibration humming. 
Jan 2014

81700 mi

US $30
Hid headlight bulbs were color shifting due to age and needed replacement. Bought replacement hid bulbs online and replaced myself. 
Aug 2014

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. 
Mar 2015

115000 mi

US $250
Power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. Belt tensioner seized up. 
Nov 2016

143800 mi

US $300
Replaced cloudy/yellowing headlight assemblies 
Apr 2017

148000 mi

US $767
Front struts were replaced while diagnosing noise from steering column/front end. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011

25000 mi
Release button for parking brake handle broke off. Entire parking brake handle was replaced. 
Aug 2011

25000 mi
The headliner began to come down around the back window and the left hinge for the storage compartment on the top side of the dash broke.  
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2013
Jul 2012

89000 mi

US $850
Replaced struts and shocks 
Oct 2012

95200 mi

US $410
Replaced front right wheel bearing Replaced right rear brake caliper 
May 2013

103300 mi

US $150
Replaced failed valve cover gasket. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Jul 2010

22000 mi
Air Conditioner makes a buzzing noise when on, dealer said there was a recall and replaced part for free. Air Conditioner makes a buzzing noise when on, dealer said there was a recall and replaced part for free. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Feb 2023
Jun 2012

60000 mi

US $100
Refrigerant leaked out while car was left sitting for months. Added stop-leak and more refrigerant. 
Jun 2017

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 
Jul 2018

93000 mi

US $5
Top of dashboard storage box- hinge connection, not hinge itself, broke and needed to be glued back together 
Feb 2022

111000 mi

US $60
Directional A/C actuator- part GK3J-61-A70 which was salvaged from a junkyard, as new parts are unavailable. This part directs air from defroster to foot-well and shoulder vents See this post for details https://www.mazda6club.com/threads/2008-mazda-6-manual-a-c-control-airflow-mode-actuator.446536/ 
Feb 2023

114000 mi

US $322
Replaced high pressure hose that leaked at a clamp end. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Nov 2012 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016

78200 mi

US $560
Came out needing additional work related to emissions. 
Jul 2017

88145 mi

US $225
Freon only lasting 1 year. They evacuated and replaced Freon put dye to find any leaks. No leaks found. Replaced battery for 2nd time in 3 years 
Sep 2017

85000 mi

US $274
Drivers window repair motor 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

77000 mi

US $40
1 TPMS module leaking air - replaced with rubber stem 
Sep 2016

84000 mi

US $65
Tires flat due to leak at TPMS sensor valve stem - had to replace tires as well. 
Oct 2016

85000 mi

US $30
Rubbing, whooshing, knocking noise at higher speeds >50 mph. Transmission sensor could not detect transmission is in park - engine could not start in Park. Starts in Neutral fine. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Sep 2014 - Apr 2018
Sep 2015

85000 mi

US $270
Transmission switch died. Car wont go into P and as a result wont start. 

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Missouri, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017

66000 mi

US $140
CV Joint was leaking, and replaced. Power steering hose was leaking 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013

US $350
Radiator leaking, was replaced for $350 including labor. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2022
Feb 2016

112300 mi

US $600
Front left wheel bearing needed 
Dec 2016

116000 mi

US $180
Headlights have become very foggy with age. Failed safety inspection. Sanded, buffed, polished. 
Apr 2017

117000 mi

US $625
Rotors very rusted out and one bent/warped. Replaced all four and pads 
Mar 2020

146000 mi

US $900
Brakes were no longer making contact. Needed complete new rotors, calipers, pads on rear wheels 
Oct 2021

150000 mi

US $70
Wheel bearing 
Mazda Mazda6 in Victoria, Australia
Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

164300 mi

A $190
electrical ignition system electrical distributor 

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Nov 2017
Mar 2016

117000 mi

US $300
Repaired AC system leak be replacing a hose and O-ring. Replaced right rear wheel bearing 
Jun 2016

119000 mi

US $850
Sway bar links, front lower control arms replaced. 

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2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Kansas, United States
Jun 2009 - Aug 2018
Sep 2009

24000 mi
Engine light came on due to sensor, related to fuel system becoming faulty. Replaced under warranty. 
Oct 2009

25000 mi
Could not get part for leaking front differential. Quoted 1 day but took 3. 
Jul 2013

90700 mi

US $310
Left side rear shock was leaking - they need to be replaced as a pair so both rear shocks were swapped out for new. 
Jun 2015

117000 mi

US $100
Pulley bearing for compressor went (very) bad. Quote from garage was $2,600 (for complete replacement of compressor which they misdiagnosed as bad). Bearing was $23. Fixed it with an ex-mechanic friend. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2022
Nov 2009

12000 mi

US $160
Purge valve replaced under warranty, all drivetrain oils and oil filter changed 
May 2010

15900 mi

US $100
Steering wheel clock spring clicking, on order.  Engine knocking, dealer agrees is unusual but waiting for Mazda to give them advice on the problem and solution. 
Oct 2010

18200 mi
Clock spring replaced in wheel...new spring still makes noise but it's ignorable. Engine still knocking, still can't replicate at dealership. Mazda states that it's normal operation. 
Jan 2013

35500 mi

US $1000
Leaking transfer case had to be resealed, parts replaced. All appears to be fine now. Leaking transfer case had to be resealed, parts replaced. All appears to be fine now. 
Feb 2017

66000 mi

US $350
O-ring failed between power steering pump and reservoir. Replaced pump and reservoir (reservoir had become stained inside and it was hard to tell what the level was). 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in West Virginia, United States
Jun 2009 - Aug 2012
Jun 2011

25000 mi

US $500
Shocks were getting soft. Replaced with somewhat better than OEM Bilstein shocks. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Delaware, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2012
Aug 2009

20000 mi
Had DTC P2187 Lean condition at idle on Bank 1. Dealer replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump on engine. Pump runs off of camshaft operating between 485psi and 1885 psi. 
Sep 2009

21000 mi
Replaced purge valve. Trm levels incorrect. Existing purge valve sticking. 
Oct 2011

47000 mi
Replaced smoking turbocharger with new updated turbo. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2009 - Oct 2009
Sep 2009

19840 mi
Turbo seals replaced to fix oil leak. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Arizona, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2013
Nov 2009

13000 mi
Passenger side power door lock does not function. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in California, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2010

38300 mi

US $280
Front left wheel bearing noise at 38k. Apparently a common failure on this model. 
Oct 2010

46000 mi

US $100
Left front lower control arm bushing has cracked and is making a creaking sound when loaded. Dealer diagnosed the issue, but no parts are available. Was told that it isn't a safety issue and that the car can be driven until parts are in. 
Nov 2010

46800 mi

US $350
Replaced front left lower control arm on second trip to dealer after parts were not available on first trip. In the meantime, the failure of said part completely destroyed my left front tire. Mazda denied any after warranty assistance. 
Dec 2010

48000 mi
Progressively worse rattle in valvetrain at startup. Diagnosed as failed variable valve timing (VVT) actuator. TSB found, replaced under drivetrain warranty 
Mar 2011

51000 mi
Second visit to diagnose a prominent clunk in the drivetrain. Shop "could not duplicate" during first visit in Dec. This time, I took a tech for a ride. He noticed it right away. They had the car for a week, but could not locate its origin. Failed bypass valve in the turbo plumbing. Second failed stock Mazda valve in 50k miles. Was told that Mazda would only cover a portion of the replacement cost, so I told them to forget it and bought a Forge bypass valve as a replacement. Diagnosed/fixed rear window creaking/popping problem in the Speed6. Detached fixing hardware from rear edge of headliner and used taped vise-grips to bend the rear window guide tabs downward toward the front of vehicle to mitigate creaking. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2008 - Apr 2011
Jun 2008

7440 mi
Replaced rear differential axle seals 
Feb 2009

11160 mi
Repaired sensor for fuel system that was squeeling when engine was cold. 
Apr 2010

18600 mi
Brought in to fix creek from drivers seat and rattle from rear of car. Dealer attempted to fix but still hasn't fixed either problem despite multiple trips in regards to these problems 
Mar 2011

37820 mi
Brought to dealer because of vibration and clunk from rear diff. Dealer tried to tell me it was the tires, but after further inspection found it was the rear diff bushings. Tried to tell me it wasn't covered under warranty. 
Apr 2011

38440 mi
Dealer attempted to repair rear differential after agreeing to do it under warranty. Got the car back after they had it for two days and it still had the same symptoms.  Dealer attempted to repair rear differential after agreeing to do it under warranty. Got the car back after they had it for two days and it still had the same symptoms.  
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

134000 mi
Resealed the transfer case The turbo smoked when ideling or under heavy boost and was replaced 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2008 - Aug 2013
Aug 2008

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. 
Jan 2011

64480 mi
Light came on during normal commute. Took to local mechanic who stated the code was for the EGR valve. Cleared the code and drove with mechanic, where code reader could tell valve was cycling (no problem). Valve may have frozen. 
Jul 2011

68200 mi

C $107
AC quit blowing cold air. Dealer could not find a leak, but recharged system. AC blows cold now. 
Jan 2012

65860 mi
Leakage at fitting under compressor. 
Aug 2013

88040 mi

C $175
A/C Compressor leaking. Quote $800 for new compressor instaled. Had it re-charged instead. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ontario, Canada
- Jul 2007
Jul 2007

62 mi
Car arrived off freight vehicle with damaged grill. Dealer promptly ordered replacement at no charge. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Puerto Rico
Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Nov 2013

46900 mi

US $1200
Engine broke two connecting rods and pistons; block was cracked down the middle. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Mar 2011

46500 mi

C $350
Check engine light on, found that it was a purge valve, ordered part and fixed it. Problem seems like it is fixed. 
Dec 2013

78740 mi

C $1800
Timing chain, actuator, seals, gaskets. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2013 - May 2013
Feb 2013

65300 mi

US $100
Timing Chain replaced 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

42780 mi
Check engine came on. Barely able to drive home. Engine would not rev unless gas pedal almost to the floor.Unplugged positive terminal of battery,waited 1-2 minutes and reconnected. Check engine light gone and car back to normal. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Alabama, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
Jan 2010 Ticking Noise from purge valve, according to service ticket. Previously, in dealership 26 days for Cam ticking noise. Not sure what was really going on this time. Hired Lemon Lawyer. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Washington, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2009
Jun 2008

7500 mi
car wouldn't run past idle (felt like flooding/starving for fuel) brought into dealership, replaced High Pressure Fuel pump (took almost 2 weeks in shop) 
Feb 2009

57000 mi
Brought car in with suspected broken rear axle, found left rear broken, was replaced under warranty) While there, dealer found metal shavings in front transfer case (replaced front left driveshaft under warranty as well, and replaced associated fluids) 
Apr 2009

60000 mi
bad grinding and clicking sounds coming from drivetrain. vibrations above 50mph, and car jerked to a stop when slowing at 1-2mph Transfer case replaced 

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2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

29760 mi
Heated seats stopped working - bringing it again next week in the shop - fourth time for the same problem. They even replaced the entire seat... still having electric gremlins... 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013

77000 mi

US $360
A/C evaporator was leaking from corrosion, and heater core next to it was also corroded. Replacing both required removing the dashboard. Check engine light came on; caused by clogged evaporative leak detection pump. Pump was removed, tested, cleaned and reinstalled. 
Nov 2013

77700 mi
Check engine light came on again for a while, and then went off. Technician checked the OBD system and found no active codes. Immediately took the car to an emissions testing station, where it passed. 
May 2014

83000 mi

US $250
Air intake had dry rot and a tear, triggering the check engine light, and had to be replaced. 
Aug 2014

85900 mi

US $150
Needed new fan control module because cooling fan for A/C system was running at high speed whenever A/C was engaged. Second time this has happened, and it is common among 2003-2008 Mazda6s. 
Sep 2015

91000 mi
Engine fans were running on high speed all the time. Replaced fan control module (third time in last two years) under warranty. I've read that the fans draw more amps as they get older, damaging control module, but don't know if this is true. 
Dec 2015

92000 mi

US $55
Liftgate struts failed and could no longer hold liftgate up in open position. Easily replaced both struts in 5 minutes. 
Dec 2017

98000 mi

US $500
Water pump housing was leaking. Replaced pump and housing, pulley and drive belt. 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2008 - Jul 2015
Dec 2008

1240 mi
Engine would not start. Required 2 tow-ins to shop. Problem (appeared) to be a short circuit in wiring b4 fuses. Dealer hung onto car to ensure repair was effective. 
Aug 2013

44640 mi

C $125
TIE ROD JOINT TOO TIGHT-NOISEY! MECH ADJUSTED, ALL IS GOOD 
Dec 2014

57040 mi

C $100
No Heatn climate control- Dealer could find no fault. Owner reset car thru removing/reinstalling battery cables. Heater works now! 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013 I feel a little sloppiness in the driver's front control arm/ ball joint. I will have to keep an eye on it. Front exhaust heat shield started to rattle. Fixed with screws. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2016
Apr 2012

56420 mi

C $50
Patch flat tire 
Jul 2013

7812 mi

C $50
Patch flat tire 
Aug 2013

79856 mi

C $1200
Suspension control arm replaced Suspension control arm replaced, along with Brake pads/rotors and tune up (plugs, air filter) 
Mar 2014

92380 mi

C $600
Both Front Wheel Bearings replaced 
Sep 2015

112840 mi

C $300
Flex pipe repair 

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2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

22000 mi
Transmission delays before engaging taking off from stoplight. Computer update was done. No cost. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arkansas, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014

113100 mi

US $800
Water pump failed. Replaced hoses also while in. 
Mar 2015

118000 mi

US $700
Fixed engine oil leak. 
Jul 2016

126300 mi

US $1400
Replace control arms, new struts 

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2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

212-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2010 - May 2014
Jan 2013

109300 mi

US $1333
Clutch started to make noise and be very heavy. Replaced entire clutch assembly. Something went wrong with the pressure plate and the throw out bearing was ruined. Lining low but some life left. 
Sep 2013

122000 mi

US $762
A small plastic part on the water pump housing started to leak coolant. The entire water pump had to be replaced because they do not sell the plastic part separately. 
Nov 2013

126000 mi

US $453
Front bypass hose fitting burst, spraying coolant 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Jan 2014

120000 mi

US $1250
car refused to respond to throttle, stayed at idle. replace air intake tube throttle body 
Nov 2014

136000 mi

US $1300
Clutch slipping at higher rpm, pressure plate clutch disc and throw out bearing replaced 

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2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2015 - Apr 2018
Nov 2015

118000 mi

US $465
Gear shift wouldn't engage properly so car didn't register it was in "Park" and wouldn't restart. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Hawaii, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

66300 mi

US $80
Not sure why still veering right. New tires too 
Aug 2014

81400 mi

US $100
Rear automatic window could not roll up. Mechanic dis-assembled and re-assembled. Now works just fine.  Door could not open from the inside. ABS pump not working Battery didn't last as long as it should have. Rear left window cannot roll down, not yet inspected. 
May 2015

92000 mi
Front left & right wheel bearings worn/ replaced. Motor mounts replaced 
Oct 2015

96000 mi
Abs pump broke 
Sep 2016

107000 mi

US $150
System leak, A/C recharged, blowing warm air 
Jan 2018

114000 mi

US $700
Motor mounts broken 
Apr 2018

115100 mi

US $256
Motor mounts worn replaced 2x on 2 years. Better but still thugging on acceleration Thug noise still there when accelerating and releasing gas pedal. 
Mazda Mazda6 in District of Columbia, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

105000 mi

US $750
intake sensors shot, both replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
Sep 2014

81840 mi

C $1000
Rear brake pads and rotors needed replacement. Real calipers were seized and needed servicing. Front brakes needed general servicing. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

84000 mi

US $31
New interior light housing for back seat 
Mazda Mazda6 in Utah, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
Nov 2016

109400 mi
Body control module was water damaged. Water entered car from windshield wiper bolt. Intermittent loss of control of interior lights, blinkers, windshield wipers, horn, and windows. 
Jun 2017

195000 mi

US $300
Ac compressor full replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
May 2016 - Mar 2018
Jun 2017

119000 mi

US $35
Low beam headlight bulb burnt out, replaced both L and R bulbs. 
Jan 2018

125000 mi

US $65
Front brake pads replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2009
Oct 2008

24000 mi

US $35
Passenger seat creaked when someone sat in it while driving. Had to replace seat frame assembly. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2017
Jun 2010

25000 mi
Damaged muffler seal was discovered after I noticed the car was louder than usual. 
Aug 2017

116000 mi

US $150
Shift cable linkage 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
- Sep 2007
Sep 2007

3500 mi
Warranty Repair - Center Console cover defective & replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2018
Mar 2016

171000 mi

US $450
Thermostat replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oklahoma, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010

45000 mi

US $180
Power steering pump started making noises a while back, but only when steering hard one way or another and went away as soon as you weren't 'locked' at the end. I replaced the pump and it went away. 

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2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2012 - May 2016
May 2016

127100 mi
Bearing noise from inside transmission. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007 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

Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2008 - Jul 2020
May 2010

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. 
May 2011

23600 mi

US $480
Cannot recall exactly, but it was one of the engine sensors that had gone bad. Trip also included an oil change and fuel injector cleaning. 
Feb 2013

45600 mi

US $450
Oxygen sensor failed. Was replaced. 
Feb 2016

70600 mi

US $400
Replaced the rear motor mount 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Oct 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

US $200
Wires leading to battery severely corroded twice during the time I owned the car 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Mar 2013

58280 mi

C $780
replaced both rear calipers and pads 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2008 - Oct 2010
Jan 2009

13020 mi
Replacement of hatchback struts. Hatch would not stay opened properly, esp. when cold 
Dec 2009

24800 mi
Replaced 3 of 4 door mouldings that were discolored 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

81840 mi
Rust, again, despite dealer "repair". 

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2007 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2020

90520 mi

C $200
Rear tie rod replaced 
May 2022

98580 mi

C $250
Thermostat was in open position and not closing 
Mazda Mazda6 in South Africa
Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012

90540 mi

R 3200
normal service, and catalytic convertor engine light constantly on. problem still persists. Too expensive to replace the convertor. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2013 - May 2016
Oct 2013

45700 mi

US $85
Alignment (car woudl drift to one side) 
Nov 2014

50200 mi

US $40
the struts that hold the hatch open wore out and I replaced them myself (only took 2 minutes) 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jun 2007 - May 2011
Apr 2007

13 mi

US $16600
 
Jun 2009

26000 mi
Over last few mos,I began to notice chipping & cracking on the o/s rubber sash window mouldings(ALL 4!).The blk plastic trim it's attached to has corroded as well.Took to dlr,& they apprvd wrnty rpr. Waitin' 4 parts 2 come in. 
Jul 2009

26800 mi
Went in 07/28 to have side window sill trim rplcd. It seems they were wrng ones ordered,or parts supplier snt wrng ones.What-ev,things hppn.Re-sched appt for 08/04/09. Over last few mos,I began to notice chipping & cracking on the o/s rubber sash window mouldings(ALL 4!).The blk plastic trim it's attached to has corroded as well.Took to dlr,& they apprvd wrnty rpr.Waitin' 4 parts 2 come in. 
Aug 2009

27000 mi
Went back in 08/04. Correct parts ordered this time & successfully installed. Looks like new again. 

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2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in California, United States
Feb 2017 - Sep 2017
May 2017

78000 mi

US $800
Replaced engine mount 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Indiana, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

106000 mi

US $4500
The engine threw a rod through the block and dumped it self all over the road. There are inherent design problems with the 2.3L MZR Turbo engine that make complete failure very likely. Owners/victims call it ZZB for "Zoom-Zoom-BOOM". 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

136000 mi

US $450
Driver side rear axle broke 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014

91000 mi
Power Steering pump replaced Rear wheel bearing went bad, replaced. 
Sep 2014

93000 mi

US $35
Clutch hydraulic line went bad. Clutch system lost all pressure 
Mar 2015

97000 mi

US $200
Rust repair. Light rust on hood, had to clean out fold on front edge. Light rust along edge of trunk lip. Heavy rust/rot on both rear quarter panels. 
May 2015

97000 mi

US $150
Power steering cooler developed leak. Replaced the cooler and all associated lines. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Illinois, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2022
Jun 2010

29000 mi
Differential seal leaking at the driver side rear axle, light seepage. Repair was covered under power train warranty just before expiring. 
Mar 2012

56000 mi

US $120
Weak battery needed replacement (Was original batter still) 
Jul 2012

65700 mi

US $100
Passenger side rear differential seal seeping 
Mar 2013

75000 mi

US $100
Replaced worn front sway bar links and bushings 
Jul 2013

79800 mi

US $600
Replaced worn struts. Replaced rear motor mount Replaced front swaybar links 
Nov 2013

85100 mi

US $300
VVT actuator noisy on start up, was just outside of warranty extension, common issue that is covered for 70,000 miles under warranty. Replaced VVT actuator, timing chain and tensioner. 
Apr 2015

101000 mi

US $190
Replaced worn rear engine mount (dog bone) 
Dec 2015

108000 mi
Both front struts worn out and driver front strut mount badly worn (coming apart). Replaced with Bilstein B8 struts and shocks (more appropriate for lowered sport suspension) 
Sep 2016

114000 mi

US $30
Shifter pivot seal leaking Radiator leaking coolant from plastic end tanks. Replaced with OE Mazda radiator. 
Jun 2017

118000 mi

US $500
A/C compressor locked up, condenser was still functional but badly corroded, so I replaced as preventative measure along with compressor. 
Mar 2018

119000 mi

US $140
Driver front wheel bearing was replaced due to noise and noticeable wear/movement in the bearing. 
Jul 2018

122000 mi

US $200
Passenger outer CV boot tore open. 
Oct 2021

127000 mi

US $300
Rear differential front mount was still original and worn, this may have caused metal casing of diff to crack where mount bolted to it. Replaced diff case (nose cone section only), upgraded front diff mount, replaced diff seals and renewed fluid. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015

108000 mi

US $450
Rear passenger caliper froze and needed to be replaced 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2014 - Feb 2015
Nov 2014

123000 mi

US $85
replace headlights 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in California, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2022
Mar 2013

38000 mi
Replace clogged EGR valve, free under 7yr CA smog warranty 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

46000 mi
Rear differential seal, where half-shaft / axle plugs into it was leaking. Was on the passenger side. Noticed when I was changing wheels to my winter set. Called dealer up and told them and they ordered the parts ahead of time. 
Jul 2010

68000 mi

US $630
EGR valve went bad 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2013

82500 mi

US $450
Thermostat was stuck open. 
Mar 2014

88000 mi

US $35
Battery clamp bolt fell out, clamp got loose 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Illinois, United States
Mar 2010 - Jul 2011
Oct 2010

57800 mi

US $100
Drivers side rear shock leaking/blown 
Jul 2011

68000 mi

US $5000
Transfer case had a minor leak when sold. Also bought rear shock but never replaced it. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Vermont, United States
Apr 2010 - Aug 2018
Dec 2010

42000 mi

US $1200
Hesitation resulting from poor fuel pressure from fuel pump. 
Jun 2011

52000 mi
Dust boot on front suspension 
Sep 2011

56000 mi

US $275
Thermostat and temperature gushed were replaced. 
Mar 2012

61000 mi

US $380
Wheel bearing front right wheel was leaking 
Apr 2012

62000 mi

US $350
Replace rear shocks 
Feb 2013

77000 mi

US $135
Boot cover replaced 
Dec 2013

92000 mi

US $620
Replace EGR valve. 
Feb 2014

94000 mi

US $1220
Replaced both lower control arms  and passenger side axle shaft. 
Jun 2015

110000 mi

US $145
Replaced battery. 
Dec 2015

115000 mi

US $850
Replaced both rear calipers. 
Sep 2017

134000 mi

US $1000
Front wheel bearing Replace rear calipers 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Iowa, United States
Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
Jul 2013

69000 mi

US $2000
Third gear sequencer shot 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2010 - May 2011
Sep 2010

78000 mi

US $249
The front right wheel bearing was replaced. Than the car was aligned. 
Mar 2011

87000 mi

US $160
New Front struts and boots. Front wheel bearing that was replaced at 78K miles went bad. The shop covered some of the cost, the hardening of the wheel bearing was done wrong by the manufraturer. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Texas, United States
Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013 Power take off (t-case) exploded. Smoking K04 turbocharger. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2012
Jun 2011

43000 mi

US $190
Replaced belt tensioner. 
Jul 2011

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. 
Aug 2011

46500 mi

US $500
Front Brake pads and rotors replaced. Caliper was sticking. Calipers were serviced. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2008 - May 2011
Mar 2010

20800 mi

US $750
When accelerating with a load on the engine (full car or up a slight grade) from relatively low rpms (2500-3000), the car will sometimes shudder violently, stop accelerating, and ping. Dealer unable to replicate problem despite 20+ mile test drive. Despite undergoing the voluntary TSB reflash Summer '08, the car occasionally stutters when accelerating. It occurs when the car is under load and the driver depresses the throttle from 2500-3500 rpm. Dealer unable to reproduce problem. No fix performed. New tires installed. Alignment performed. 
Apr 2010

24000 mi
Shudder and hesitating under moderate acceleration. I was able to reproduce the problem when I took Mazda tech on a test drive. He recorded data via the OBD-II port and sent to Mazda, who confirmed the issue. 
Jun 2010

26000 mi
Returned again for engine hesitation and shuddering under moderate acceleration. Dealer replaced boost solenoid tube, which was found to be cracked. Problem resolved. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in West Virginia, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
Jan 2010

14000 mi
Clutch pedal squeaked. They couldn't replicate until I made them sit in the car then made it squeak for them. New clutch "switch" ordered. New clutch switch installed. 
Feb 2010

14000 mi
Car had old clutch version which was redesigned and had TSB to replace with newer clutch but dealer would not honor TSB, and said difficult clutch was normal. Tried to get them to three times. Never fixed. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014

110000 mi

US $150
Driver side rear upper control arm bolt broke. 
Dec 2014

115000 mi

US $350
Replaced both the rear motor mount and the transmission motor mount. 
Feb 2016

129600 mi

US $1000
Clutch pedal broke, the pressure plate failed distroying the clutch. To fix the car it required a new clutch pedal, new master and slave cyl, new clutch, fly wheel, transmission gear oil. I also replaced rear main seal. Replaced PS Cooler. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2015
Nov 2011

82000 mi

US $200
Thermostat replaced 
Sep 2013

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) 
Feb 2014

108000 mi

US $125
EGR Valve cleaned (and one gasket needed to be and was replaced). It took 2 days for the mechanic to have a gasket delivered. Standard tune-up that replaced spark plugs. Check engine light had been on intermittently. Diagnosed as a clogged EGR valve. 
Mar 2014

109000 mi

US $265
PCV valve replaced. Oil had apparently been leaking into other parts of the engine and likely caused previous EGR problem according to mechanic. 
Jun 2014

112000 mi

US $134
Gasket leak found to be root cause of previous issues with oil entering other parts if the engine. Also replaced spark plugs, which were not correct for the Mazdaspeed 6 by local mechanic. Ac blew cold at highway speeds but blew lukewarm when idling or driving slow. Gradually got worse. Recharge included diagnostic, quoted at $1800. Decided to get second opinion, but compressor seized and clutch disintegrated. Compressor and clutch seized and broke apart, sending metal shards throughout the system. Replaced compressor, clutch, expansion valve, condenser assy, flush and recharge. Took 4 days due to hard to find parts. 
Jun 2015

122000 mi
There was a leak in the seal, and the dealer mechanic said $1,100 to replace seal, but no guarantee it'd fix the problem (rough shifting into second gear), and may need transmission replaced later $6,800. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
Jun 2014

74400 mi

C $900
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS 
Jun 2015

83700 mi

C $413
ENGINE LITE ON DIAGNOSE, THERMOSATE,REPLACED,AND NEW COOLANT, CLEAR CODE, CHECK ALL HOSES, PRESS TEST COOL SYSTEM ALL CLEAR 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018

188000 mi

US $2800
Transmission was slipping and leaked fluid. Had to rebuild or replace with a used. Ended up replacing with used. Still having issues with shifting into gears. Very hard to shift into gears. So it's still not right. 
Jul 2018

194000 mi

US $300
Transmission still had issues. Clutch pedal would go down, but would not come up. At lights, the car would creep forward, if in gear. Took back to shop, and they did not replace the clutch, when they replaced the transmission. Paid for clutch out of my own pocket, and they put it on, no charge. They also replaced the master and slave cylinder, no charge. After about a month, the clutch pedal is still an issue. Will replace clutch line, and bleed the fluid, to see if it is fixed. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - May 2014
Oct 2011

94220 mi

C $1500
Replaced timing chain and VVT actuator on purchase of vehicle. Was an expected repair when I purchased the car. 
Sep 2013

131440 mi

C $500
EGR Valve 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2016 - Feb 2018
Aug 2016

129000 mi

US $500
Failed VVT actuator 
Feb 2017

143000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking power steering line Replaced failed motor mount 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2006 - Sep 2014
Jan 2008

26000 mi
TSB for emissions issue. The clutch has always had a difficult engagement and there is a TSB concerning it. They didn't consider my car to have any problem, even though I wanted the clutch assembly replaced under the TSB and my VIN number fell within the acceptable range. Check engine light came on, which cuts power to the turbo. They said it was running rich, but never stated a reason. I think they just reset it, but the problem never came back, so it was fixed. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

3000 mi
CEL thrown for a bad Tumble Control Valve. New intake manifold was ordered and replaced. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2007 - Feb 2015
Mar 2007

9000 mi
trunk button for trunk lock did not work--ordered new one 
Apr 2007

10000 mi
New button for trunk lock installed. 
Sep 2007

18000 mi
Power steering noise that was fixed by adding more fluid (apparently it was a bit low) They could not find a leak and it still looks like fluid level is getting lower (albeit very slow). Probably another trip to the dealer is in order in a near future. 
Oct 2007

20000 mi
Whining noise when turning steering wheel, loss of power steering fluid. Steering gear replaced. 
Mar 2008

27000 mi
Smart key was not working all the time - trunk antenna and lock replaced. 
Apr 2013

130700 mi

US $300
New spark plugs and oil 
Nov 2014

151400 mi

US $1100
Brakes/rotors/wheel bearings 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

120000 mi

US $130
Replaced alternator 
Sep 2021

148000 mi

US $1400
Turbo leaking oil  and Egr valve low flow 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Georgia, United States
May 2007 - Oct 2008
Jun 2007

5000 mi
Replaced fuel pump. OEM turbo seals leaking around 4K miles, took 2 trips in June to get it fixed. Visit 1 - replaced fuel pump, 2 days later still smoking. Visit 2 - 14 days in shop, new Hitachi turbo and gaskets. Problem solved. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
Jul 2012

51200 mi
Turbo had to be replaced. Mazda covered under courtesy warranty extension. No cost to me, and a free loaner for the duration of the repair. 
Dec 2012

57000 mi

US $300
Valve seal cover leaking and replaced. Differential seal leaking and replaced. Replaced failed passenger side engine mount. 
Feb 2013

57000 mi
Leaking heater core. Failing AC compressor. Bad first and second gear synchros making it very difficult to shift between 1-2 and 2-1. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2014
Feb 2008

19000 mi
O2 Sensor malfunction. 
May 2008

23000 mi
Sputter under heavy acceleration. 
Aug 2010

45000 mi
Rust on front edge of hood. Hood was replaced and painted under warranty. 
May 2011

54000 mi

US $70
Exhaust Gas Recirculator (EGR) valve threw a P0401 code. Removed, cleaned, and reinstalled. Drivers side swaybar end link was clunking at low speeds. Replaced the part. 
Dec 2011

60000 mi

US $90
Replaced drivers rear caliper due to seizing on the rotor in cold or rainy conditions. 
Jul 2012

65700 mi

US $200
Abs sensor wire stripped and caliper was seizing again. 
Mar 2013

74000 mi
Performed tsb for steering clunk. 
Jul 2014

87000 mi
Shot wheel bearing 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Texas, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2015
Nov 2010

43700 mi
Faulty EGR valve causing CEL to come on 
Feb 2011

47000 mi

US $430
Bushings replaced on front sway bar. Repair not entirely successful. 
Jun 2013

61000 mi

US $550
Replaced front struts. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Colorado, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

36000 mi

US $815
Ball joint failure due to deterioration of seal. Entailed replacement of axle and lower control arm, as boot on axle was also found to have a hole that would lead to problems, and it was proactive to replace now. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

11000 mi
very smokey oil, smoke occasionally extreme; replaced turbo 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Michigan, United States
May 2007 - May 2011
Dec 2008

48000 mi
Transaxle seal damaged, replaced. 
May 2011 Had carbon buildup in turbo valves requiring about $1000 worth of repairs covered by aftermarket warranty right before I sold it. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

86348 mi

US $100
Thermostat, coolant, and serpentine belt replaced. 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Georgia, United States
- Aug 2008
Jan 2007

13000 mi
ECU Flash to correct loss of power. Covered under warranty 
Mar 2007

18000 mi
Clutch assembly was replaced. Covered under warranty 
May 2007

20000 mi
Repaired driver's side front window. Covered under warranty 
Oct 2007

28000 mi
Turbo was replaced. Blown seal causing the car to smoke. Replaced under warranty 
Aug 2008

39000 mi
Excessive engine knock. Broke 1 spark plug and fouled the other 3. Plugs replaced under warranty 
Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

13020 mi
weeping between engine oil pan and transmission, tech originally dismissed as old assembly oil. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6

Engine not specified

Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2011 - Jul 2016
Dec 2011

78000 mi
Well the Repair was on a 2006 MazdaSpeed 6 and it was leaking from the transfer case which from what ive heard is common with this vehicle but it was fixed for free 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
May 2012 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012

73100 mi

US $50
recharge AC replace alternator 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2015
Jul 2013

95500 mi

US $60
Whining noise and coolant leaking from the water pump. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Aug 2010 - Apr 2018
Sep 2014

79000 mi

US $40
Air intake hose replaced due to crackingtearing 
Jan 2015

70300 mi

US $600
Hi beams flakey. Would come on by themselves Leaking waterpump Lower body trim came loose due to cracked clips. Will re visit once part arrives 
Sep 2015

87000 mi

US $800
Exhaust leak Water pump replaced 
Apr 2017

93000 mi

US $20
Still have issues with flashing highbeams 
Feb 2018

105000 mi

US $600
All coils replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2013
Nov 2010

42000 mi

US $280
Driver's side lumbar support broken, fixed under warranty. We were experiencing shock-shifting behavior in 1st to 2nd gear shift. Dealer flushed and replaced transmission fluid. Loud noise from engine compartment on cold start-up. Diagnosed as a bad idler pulley. Belts and pulley replaced under warranty.  
Jun 2013

72000 mi

US $1000
Hose leak Front O2 sensor replaced, also cracked vacuum hose 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
May 2012

62200 mi

C $2000
water pump leaking leaking head gasket catalytic converter noisy 
Jun 2012

62620 mi

C $250
warning light of the engine on 
Aug 2012

62620 mi

C $2600
Corrosion on bundle wires from motor send all wrong messages to engine, transmission and computer. It took 2 months and 30 hours of labor to find the problem. They changed many parts before finding the problem. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2017
Oct 2012

31000 mi

US $600
Car stalled and check engine light came on. After that, it ran fine. Diagnostics indicated O2 sensor failed plus the injectors needed to be cleaned. 
Jul 2013

49000 mi

US $500
A/C recharge 
May 2014

72000 mi

US $250
The dreaded Mazda 6 purge valve was replaced. 
Dec 2015

108000 mi

US $1350
Rear shocks, front struts, front springs, sway bar links, wheel alignment. All items replaced were original parts. 
Oct 2016

130000 mi

US $800
Replaced water pump and related belts. 
Dec 2017

145000 mi
Oil leaks - valve cover, oil pan, timing chain cover and possibly rear seal. Two different shops looked at car. Both estimates ran $4000 to $4500, mainly for labor to get to leaks and then replace removed items. I traded the Mazda 6 in on a 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - May 2014
Mar 2012

94240 mi
2 rear shocks wear leaking, 1really bad the other minor. Replaced all 4 shocks with Bilstiens. 
Sep 2013

122760 mi

C $300
Stabilizer bushings, and serpentine belt 
Apr 2014

129260 mi

C $1100
Install Serpentine belt, air intake hose from airbox to throttle body,  waterpump, antifreeze and cabin filter. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Sep 2014
Sep 2011

50840 mi
Also some rust on this Mazda. The cable for the lumbar support in the driver's seat snapped some time ago as well. Once the transmission is hot and I'm in 6th, any hard acceleration will cause the transmission to get confused then slam into gear. TSB for this, but I'm not in VIN range. Will have to beg them to warranty it. 
Jan 2012

77120 mi

C $1800
Main PCM replaced - issue not fixed TCM replaced at owner cost - not covered under Powertrain warranty in Canada (it is in the US) Transmission replaced under warranty 
Oct 2012

62620 mi

C $130
Have had 2 Motomaster batteries die in one week. 
Dec 2012

63860 mi

C $350
Suffered sporadic no-start condition. Starter replaced and problem has not reoccurred. 
Feb 2014

83700 mi

C $1500
Oil leak from crankshaft seal repaired.  Suspension components replaced Peeling rust on driver side rear wheel well and arch repaired. 
Sep 2014

88660 mi

C $900
Stuck caliper and full pad/rotor replacement on all four corners 
Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jun 2014 - Apr 2017
Sep 2014

96100 mi

C $250
needed repair to pass safety inspection was amking clunking sound 
Oct 2015

102500 mi

C $600
needed brakes and rear calipers......cost of calipers too high 
Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2021
Apr 2010

39000 mi
Defective drive belt pulley Oil seal leak 
Jun 2013

67000 mi

US $150
Oxygen sensor replaced 
Aug 2013

68700 mi

US $400
power steering fluid line leak 
Mar 2014

76000 mi

US $1300
Oil leak from valve covers Front wheel bearing replaced 
Jun 2015

86000 mi
Recharge, will return in Oct to see if leaks are present 
Mar 2016

90000 mi

US $1345
oil leak rear main seal 
Aug 2017

100000 mi
intermittent starter not working 
Jul 2018

109000 mi

US $150
Starter connections corroded. Needed tow. 
Sep 2019

112000 mi

US $1000
plug coils replaced, several computer sensors replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Nov 2017

88660 mi

C $300
Weld a crack in exhaust pipe Right wiper linkage broke due to ice. Linkage was repaired 
Jun 2018

93000 mi

C $1200
Rear pads & rotors Rear calipers had to be replaced as part of pad/rotor replacement A/C was not blowing cold. System was recharged and leakstop added. 
Aug 2018

93620 mi

C $270
Weld crack in exhaust 
Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States
Sep 2008 - Jul 2012
Sep 2008

33000 mi
Replace leaking oil pan gasket under warranty. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Apr 2015
Oct 2011

56000 mi

US $700
AC system leak on high pressure hose. Replaced. Oil pan leak, gasket replaced 
Feb 2012

60900 mi

US $140
Cooling flange cracked Engine Mounts and strut loosened 
Mar 2014

85000 mi

US $125
New battery failure after 24 months,60 month battery, suspect underhood heat given battery placement in engine bay. lower engine mount / torgue strut bushing failed. This one only lasted 20k miles. replaced with AWR unit with polyurethane bushings. 
Apr 2014

85500 mi

US $100
Starter bendix sticking, apparently manual transmission models clutch dust accumulation can be hard on this. First rebuild starter marginal though good brand, 2nd OK. 
Dec 2014

92000 mi

US $1265
Clutch replacement, pedal had gotten progressively harder and clutch dust was causing binding in starter bendix, though no problem with clutch engagement or operation. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

98200 mi

US $250
Air intake hose cracked, replaced hose and boot 
Dec 2016

99000 mi

US $450
Ac compressor failed 
May 2017

68000 mi

US $150
Replace thermostat 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jan 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008

43000 mi
A/C would blow warm air at times when the car would come to a stop. A new TSB issued recently deals with the problem. 
Apr 2009

49000 mi
A leaking motor mount was discovered by mechanic. Part had to be ordered first in order to fix. Motor mount replaced. 
Feb 2010

61000 mi

US $300
Bad Knock Sensor was causing a check engine light and reduced performance. Knock sensor was replaced and I had 60,000 mile maintenance done as well. 
Apr 2010

64000 mi

US $200
Started feeling slight hesitation during acceleration. When fuel gauge got down to below 1/4 of a tank it would hesitate badly and car would lurch. Problem resolved by replacing fuel pump. 
Nov 2010

73000 mi

US $164
Knock Sensor went bad again. 
Dec 2010

75000 mi

US $61
Knock Sensor issue returned after a couple of weeks. Decided to replace myself instead of taking to dealership due to rental car costs even though the part and labor was under warranty. Has not come back since. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Louisiana, United States
Nov 2007 - Apr 2010
Dec 2007

16000 mi
Lumbar in driver seat broken..part replaced. 
Jan 2009

32000 mi
CEL came on. Loose fuel cap triggered CEL. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2007 - Apr 2018
Jun 2009

55800 mi

C $15
Headlight replacement. 
Apr 2012

81220 mi

C $230
Exhaust flex pipe rusted. Replaced. 
Sep 2014

104160 mi

C $154
Replace coolant fan module, fan loud and would stay on after car shutoff. 
May 2016

117880 mi

C $300
Tensioner froze, belt thrown off, drove on battery until it died. Both replaced, battery charged. 
Jun 2017

125860 mi

C $61
Stab end links replaced, resolve bowling ball sound during turns 
Apr 2018

135160 mi

C $448
2x leaking flanges + pin leak, repair parts 2x flex pipe + exhaust pipe 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2007 - Dec 2011
Dec 2007

19000 mi
Warranty replacement of transmission. Auto would downshift to 1st at speed when engaging passing gear. 
Jun 2010

38000 mi
Belt squeal upon A/C cycling while engine is under load. Determined to be compressor clutch allowing belt to slip. Parts ordered but not installed as of 6/30. 
Jul 2010

38000 mi
A/C belt clutch replaced with parts ordered in June; however, accessory belt broke apart three hours later (overtightened?) requiring a tow back to the dealership. New belt put on the next day, no further issues at this time. 
May 2011

48000 mi

US $470
A/C not blowing cold, diagnosed as leaking hose at the compressor. Parts ordered for later return for repair. Leaking A/C hose replaced. 
Dec 2011

52000 mi
Replaced RF constant velocity joint boot due to cracking observed during routine transmission service. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

67000 mi
Vehicle will slip gears when car is above 40 coasting and the throttle is push moderate to full press. The car will try to find a gear, lock, jerk, and then let go red lining out of gear until pedal pressure is removed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Louisiana, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

1500 mi
6spd Auto Transmission locked up in 3rd gear during passing and had CEL. After stopping and re-starting engine the problem & CEL went away. Dealer CND the problem and there was no code left. ATX seems to slip upon initial acceler. and redlines too easily. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Feb 2013

70680 mi

C $220
Oil pressure sensor was replaced. 
Mar 2013

71300 mi

C $445
Timing belt tensioner. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Dec 2016 - Aug 2019
Jan 2017

US $50
Replaced cracked air intake hose (probably original 10yr old) with new Dorman. Had obvious sign of previous "repair" with some kind of caulk or glue applied to cracks. 
Jun 2017

75000 mi

US $189
Water pump had a slow drip. Full water pump assembly replaced with original mazda part ($$), mainly b/c one of the assembly inlet/outlets is made of (11 year old) plastic and therefore liable to break if only pump replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
Dec 2013

129000 mi

US $225
Drive belt y tensioner pulley snapped replaced drive belt tensioner pulley, timing belt 
Feb 2014

131900 mi

US $90
Driver side back caliper seized and had tut replace caliper and brake pads 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Jan 2017

224000 mi

US $206
Limp mode, knock sensor needed replaced. 
Apr 2017

226000 mi
Catalytic converter clogged, estimated cost too much for age/mileage of car, sold for scrap 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

112500 mi

US $825
rear pads, rotors & calipers serpentine belt replacement and a gasket leak 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2008 - Feb 2016
Jan 2010

50000 mi
Rattle in steering column and rattle on right front side airbag cover. Dealer serviced for airbag cover did not fix (under warranty). Post warranty I removed airbag cover and fixed noise and lubricated steering linkage (TSB) to fix rattle. Issues fix 
Jan 2014

111000 mi

US $300
Engine Mount (T-bone) replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Kansas, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

45000 mi
oil pan leak 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Nov 2012

110560 mi

C $150
Front spark plug popped out of the engine for no reason, have to put a helicoil. No other colateral demage, i got lucky. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2007 - Jul 2013
May 2012

50300 mi

US $50
Needed recharge of AC 
Jul 2013

55000 mi
AC completely shot. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2018
Mar 2015

170000 mi
Driver headlight out and wiper blades needed replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Dec 2010
Nov 2008

36000 mi
Clock shorted out. Would not keep time 
Sep 2010

66000 mi

US $70
Gas cap and evap check valve 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
- Mar 2006
Mar 2006

13000 mi
Transaxle slippage. Repaired under warranty. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
May 2009 - Apr 2011
Jul 2009

68000 mi

US $300
New shocks and front struts. 
Oct 2010

88000 mi
The MAF sensor, the PCV hose, and the gas cap were replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2016
Dec 2013

81000 mi

US $379
Thermostat housing had to be replaced and the temperature gauge was running too cold 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

227000 mi
Replaced Valve Cover Gasket 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2012 - Jan 2016
Jul 2014

144200 mi

US $120
Inner C/V boot cover. Passenger side. 
Jun 2015

165000 mi

US $410
PCV hose and PCV gasket replaced. Head cover gasket replaced. 
Sep 2015

171000 mi

US $70
Rusted cable to the starter. Car was hesitant to start. At the same time battery died. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2022
Nov 2015

60000 mi

US $165
Purge valve had to be replaced. 
Jun 2017

74000 mi
defective passenger's airbag replaced 
Jan 2018

80000 mi

US $65
auto transmission shift selector got stuck at parking position in cold weather; repair was unsuccessful because the source of the problem could not be identified by the dealer 
May 2022

102000 mi

US $160
Leak checked, freon added 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

78120 mi

C $300
Oxygen sensor replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Israel
Nov 2010 - May 2013
Aug 2011

57660 mi
Wiring system on left outboard main headlight and connectors burned out. Wiring and connectors needed replacment. Repair took place after light main headlights kept burning out or failing. 
Sep 2012

65100 mi
Rear Bumper ties break easily. Needed to place a screw into one of the right-side rear bumper to keep it from falling off. 
Nov 2012

65720 mi

$350
The bent Sway bar was replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Dec 2017 - May 2018
Mar 2018

156000 mi

US $1650
Replaced engine due to cracks in multiple cylinders. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Indiana, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

140000 mi

US $350
Right rear wheel bearing shot, sounded like I had snow tires! r&r of assembly 
Mazda Mazda6 in Indiana, United States
Oct 2009 - Oct 2018
Sep 2012

54000 mi

US $102
Replaced the original battery 
Feb 2015

76000 mi

US $1455
Replaced intake manifold, oxygen sensor, spark plugs, and burned out parking headlight 
Aug 2015

76300 mi

US $399
Replaced Thermostat and hose that was leaking 
Jan 2016

74800 mi

US $780
The timing belt jumped and had to be replaced. Also replaced was oil and spark plugs. 
Oct 2017

90000 mi

US $150
Replaced the battery 
Dec 2017

91000 mi

US $557
4 new tires and a front end alignment was done. 
Jun 2018

93000 mi

US $193
Rear brake pads were shot and needed replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

98000 mi

US $1000
Replace front struts and lower control arms. Ignition switch key reminder buzzer will not stop beeping with key out of ignition switch causing key fob not to operate or doors to be locked from drivers door lock switch 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Jul 2015 - Apr 2017
Feb 2016

94300 mi

US $1000
Clutch replaced 
Jun 2016

100000 mi

US $240
caliper replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Utah, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2017
Jun 2014

60000 mi
Screw for the driver side sun visor constantly comes loose. Has to be tightened every two months or so. Screw for the driver side sun visor constantly comes loose. Has to be tightened every two months or so. 
May 2015

115300 mi

US $250
Engine temp sensor went out. Had to have it replaced. 
Oct 2015

116000 mi

US $2500
Tensioner on timing chain went bad. Skipper several cogs. All valves destroyed, two pistons destroyed. Had to replace engine. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Mar 2019
May 2013

83080 mi

C $348
Day 1 was brakes, pads and rotors. Day2 was a new caliper rear passenger side 
Jan 2014

98040 mi

C $574
Rough start, check engine light. Replaced PCV intake hoses. A week later, check engine light on again. Took to a different dealership. After changing, pcv hoses, mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensor, changed fuel pump. 
Nov 2014

96100 mi

C $791
First, Battery light on over 2500 rpm. After about 200km on highway, all lights on, then car died. Towed to dealer. Ordered alternator and installed. All good now. 
May 2018

100440 mi

C $213
Battery froze over winter. Car wouldn't start in spring. Battery swollen. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Missouri, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Jul 2015

121700 mi

US $300
The thermostat was stuck open. This is a hard job per where the device is located behind the passenger side wheel. Mileage improved greatly after the fix. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Jan 2022
Sep 2013

115000 mi

US $100
Replaced driver's seat belt. Was torn and did not retract correctly. 
Apr 2015

120200 mi

US $2500
Whining tranny, and hard to get in gear. Upon opening discovered problems that req'd replacement with a used unit. Also did clutch. 
May 2015

120300 mi

US $500
Check engine light, plus minor drivability problems. Message was bank 1 lean. Reset once, came back in a week or so. Replaced solenoid and valve in the intake runner. 
Sep 2015

121000 mi

US $310
Check engine light back on (see previous repair). This time, changed O2 sensor 
Nov 2015

122000 mi

US $350
Check engine light came on again, same code. Mechanic narrowed it down to MAF sensor or fuel pump. Changed MAF for a week to see if that fixed it - it seems to have. 
Jan 2018

137800 mi

US $199
Felt slight clunk in steering, especially on light accel / decel. Was diagnosed as steering intermediate shaft. Mechanic cleaned and lubed Rounded drain plug and stripped threads. Probably by a Jiffy-Lube type shop during previous oil change 
May 2021

165000 mi

US $550
Bracket holding the brake and clutch pedals failed so clutch could not be fully disengaged. Bracket replaced. (Symptom was similar to a failed clutch master cylinder). 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

Mazda Mazda6 in Beijing, China
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

98 mi

$100
Motor for rear window needed to be replaced. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States
Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016

141000 mi

US $48
Car was sputtering and cutting out a lot, especially under load and up hills. I replaced all 6 ignition coil packs. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2006 - Jun 2017
Sep 2013

37820 mi

C $791
Ignition coil on cylinder number 1 was toast. Car ran rough as not running on all cylinders. As check engine light was flashing I had to tow it to the dealership for diagnosis. Towing charge $104, repair cost including taxes $791. 
Jan 2017

54660 mi
Hatch struts worn out 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2016
May 2009

51000 mi

US $430
Cable for driver's seat lumbar adjustment broke so the lumbar support was replaced. 
Apr 2011

72800 mi

US $1000
AC compressor and a couple of other parts (don't remember) were replaced. Dealer had to order parts 2 separate times, requiring a total of three days in the shop. 
Mar 2012

83000 mi

US $43
Replaced hatchback lift supports. 
May 2014

107100 mi
Leak in AC Water pump replaced 
Sep 2016

134000 mi

US $370
Cracked air intake was replaced and an unrelated fuse was replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2012
Apr 2011

95000 mi

US $84
Replaced O2 sensor myself with new one from local auto store. Simple switch. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2009 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013

106640 mi

C $449
Water pump failed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2011
Jun 2011

70000 mi

US $160
bad bushing 
Oct 2011

75800 mi

US $200
Bad bushing 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
Feb 2013

72600 mi

US $95
Replace front lightbulb, which requires major sub-assembly removal/replacement on this vehicle. 
Mar 2013

75000 mi

US $60
Hatchback struts failed, needed replacing 
Jun 2013

79000 mi

US $1450
Shocks/struts worn, needed replacing. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in New Hampshire, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2013

103000 mi

US $120
CEL - running too lean. Examined intake accordion hose and found large crack allowing extra air into throttle after MAF sensor. Replaced accordion hose and CEL cleared itself after a few driving cycles. 
Jun 2014

108000 mi

US $103
Heard squeak and clunk noises when shifting; mechanic found motor mounts were very loose. Replaced one missing bolt, tightened all mounts, and problem was solved. 
Feb 2016

120400 mi

US $50
Rear window defroster quit working. Shop said replacement is only guaranteed solution, but I asked them to try fixing the broken tab (connection). It didn't fix the problem though. 
Mar 2018

140000 mi

US $1200
Missing under heavy load; found bad #5 coil, and it was time to replace spark plugs. Replaced back three coils, and all six spark plugs, and performance was restored. Radiator fan kept coming on when it wasn't necessary (engine cool, or shut off). Replaced fan module. 
Apr 2021

160662 mi

US $664
Valve cover gaskets were leaking oil rather badly; needed to replace them to pass inspection. 
May 2022

165000 mi

US $950
Oil leak onto exhaust from timing chain cover; re-sealing required removing and reassembling many parts in order to get access. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2006 - Mar 2021
Oct 2007

18000 mi
Windshield wipers quit working. Dealer advised an electrical contact was loose in steering column. Fixed w/in 1 hour of bringing it in. Said he had never seen this in a Mazda6 before. 
Mar 2014

85000 mi

US $400
Replaced oil pan gasket. Car was slowly leaking oil. 
Mar 2015

97000 mi

US $150
Struts that hold rear hatch open failed. Hatch would stay up. Had them replaced (2). 
Sep 2015

103000 mi

US $375
Master/Slave cylinders on clutch failed & were replaced. 
Mar 2017

119000 mi

US $250
Master cylinder on clutch failed & had to be replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2010 - Sep 2011
Jan 2011

97340 mi

C $250
Tie rod 
Mar 2011

99200 mi

C $100
replace water pump,  crank seal, oil pan seal,  drive axle seal,  and fuel return vapor solenoid.  
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2009 - Aug 2019
Oct 2009

18500 mi
Lumbar Support repair for Driver's Seat Warranty Repair of Driver's Seat Lumbar Support 
Mar 2010

24984 mi

US $80
Front-end Alignment 
Jul 2011

41999 mi

US $300
Replaced cracked rear transmission mount Replace Rear Transmission Mount 
Dec 2011

46546 mi

US $59
Replaced Hatch Lift Supports 
Jan 2012

85800 mi

US $59
Had to replace Lift Supports for Hatch. 
Mar 2012

50000 mi

US $50
Smell of oil burning. Had dealership check for MTX, Oil Pan, Valve Cover, Brake and Timing Cover leaks. No issue found, if it re-occurs, dealership would like me to bring in at no charge. 
Oct 2012

57065 mi

US $874
Oil leak from around valve covers. Replaced valve covers, gaskets and seals. Oil leak from around valve covers. Replaced valve covers, gaskets and seals. 
Jul 2013

68136 mi

US $373
Purge valve stuck in open position - replaced. 
Aug 2013

68936 mi

US $373
Purge valve stuck in open position - replaced. 
Jul 2014

78312 mi

US $587
Right front strut was leaking. Had both struts replaced and front end alignment performed Right front strut was leaking. Had both struts replaced and front end alignment performed 
Apr 2018

116000 mi

US $1324
Replace leaking rear main seal 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Dec 2007 - Sep 2015
Dec 2012

100000 mi

US $32
Replaced cooling system thermostat. Was sticking open causing engine not to maintain proper temperature. Generated Fault code: P0125. Symptoms: occasional rough idle and reduced fuel mileage by about 2 to 3 mpg 
Jan 2014

102500 mi

US $265
A/C compressor discharge hose leaked. Replaced hose, evacuated and recharged system. Cost of hose $75. Cost of refrigerant $16. Remainder of cost was for tools to complete repair. 
Sep 2015

131000 mi
5spd ATX developed pronounced shift shock usually between 3rd and 4th gears. Got worse over time. Especially bad when accelerating harder than normal or going uphill. Trans fluid changes regularly. Bad solenoid chamber/housing. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2012 - Feb 2019
Feb 2013

81100 mi

C $600
Parking break locking up. Replaced parking brake cable. 
Jan 2014

81400 mi

C $800
Car was running rough and surging on idle. No engine code. Dealer replaced spark plugs and updated ECM. After update a code indicatinig Oxegen sensor 1 defective. Replaced. 
Sep 2014

87420 mi

C $350
Rear Calipers passenger side not fully releasing, drivers side not fully engaging. Replaced both rear calipers. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Sep 2008 - Feb 2015
Dec 2008

51000 mi
Noticed a random buzzing in stereo for sometime, but unable to duplicate during last routine maintenance, so took to another dealership and they found the problem and diagnosed with an internal audio failure and replaced with new head unit under warranty. 
Jan 2009

53000 mi
During overnight frigid temps, the display for clock/temp/radio won't turn on until car warms up. Told by shop there is a Technical Service Bulletin regarding this and just need to book an appointment with dealership to repiar. 
May 2011

110000 mi

US $600
Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. 
Oct 2012

133000 mi

US $1000
Had the wheel bearing replaced as it had started to wear out. Had the axle replaced in addition to wheel bearing. Mechanic discovered lower control arm bushing was torn and replaced part during rest of service. 
Feb 2015

156000 mi

US $65
Power locks stopped working diagnosed issue during routine oil change 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009

24180 mi

C $220
Creaking in steering, present since day one. Finally a TSB was issued. Fix was to lube intermediate shaft in steering column. 3 years to properly fix this problem! 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in New South Wales, Australia
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

83700 mi
Passenger side exterior door handle loose (but still functional) 
Feb 2015

86180 mi

A $40
Plug for passenger front window came loose. Highly likely that this was the dealer "fixing" the door handle at previous service. Plug was reseated - "click" - and everything was fine. 
Oct 2016

102500 mi

A $50
Water drains at lower of door blocked, causing water ingress. Dealer blew out drains with compressed air. 
Nov 2017

109740 mi

A $100
Engine rough at idle and hesitates on part throttle. Cleaned injectors and intake manifold. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013

60760 mi

C $120
Clutch sticking at first. Then clutch completely seized. Brought to dealer and had it repaired under extended warranty but had to pay a deductible. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - Oct 2014
Jan 2014

130200 mi

C $250
calipers 
Oct 2014

157480 mi

C $300
thermostat 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2010 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States
Feb 2017 - Sep 2017
Mar 2017

130000 mi

US $100
P0126 code, coolant temp wouldn't go above 160. ECT bad/thermostat stuck open. Replaced both. Engine started boiling over, radiator cap not holding pressure. Replaced. 
Jun 2017

133000 mi

US $120
Oil pan drain plug stripped out during oil change. Replaced with after market oil pan. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Nov 2006 - Dec 2015
Jun 2015

100000 mi

US $200
Coolant sensor 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6

Engine not specified

Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

31000 mi

US $1900
Had to have CV Joints replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
Nov 2012

105800 mi

C $380
Change transmission oil,did general inspection because the transmission switching was very abruptly( not smooth ). The problem continues. There is a knock when you turned the wheel more than halfway in one or another direction, but only when you push the gas. Also a steering pipe leaking because of rust. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

49600 mi

C $350
air intake hose cracked 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Oct 2017
Dec 2014

154380 mi

C $40
Transmission cooling line crimp joints rusted out, causing fluid loss. Fortunately discovered before transmission damage occurredrnMazda 6 0l 3L Wagon with Aisin Automatic transmission 
Oct 2017

179800 mi

C $125
Replaced Spark plugs and Coil overs Misfire on No. 1 cylinder 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2008 - Dec 2015
Jun 2009

43400 mi

C $800
Wheel nut/stud were stripped, needed replacing Left rear shoulder belt retractor was locking, couldn't extend belt to put it on. Dealer lubed retractor, problem seems to have been fixed Dealer cleaned out carbon buildup they claimed was in FI system, didn't feel like arguing about it 
Aug 2014

85420 mi

C $600
Both CV joints were worn out, replaced whole axle assemblies with aftermarket parts (OEM no longer manufactured) 
Dec 2014

88040 mi

C $600
For a few months, heard rattling when accelerating under load. MIL was lit, dealer read out the codes. Code indicated a lean condition. On diagnosis, intake snorkel was cracked, allowing in more air than the MAF could sense. Dealer replaced. Engine has been occasionally shuddering under load and at idle. One of the codes read out during this diagnosis indicated a few misfires on one cylinder. Dealer recommended spark plugs be replaced. 
May 2015

92460 mi

C $800
While driving on the highway, traction control light came on, and coolant temp gauge started going crazy. Got off the highway, parked and watched coolant drain out. Serpentine belt tensioner had failed, killed the belt, both were replaced. Replaced plugs, in keeping with previous recommendation relating to shuddering under load. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Oct 2008 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

52000 mi

US $570
o2 sensor went bad and air boot cracked 
Sep 2013

52000 mi
minor oil leak 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

72000 mi

US $600
Something with cylinders 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2007 - May 2010
Nov 2007

30500 mi
A ticking noise under acceleration was repaired under a technical service bulletin. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018
Nov 2015

120280 mi

C $160
CEL on, Neutral Switch for MT replaced 
Jun 2018

125860 mi

C $430
CEL issues, - would not start, crimped wire connections No parts replaced 
Jul 2018

125860 mi

C $1500
Steering Rack & hoses, etc., replaced. Cracked, from freezing - from sitting in 'high water'. Fault of owner 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
Jan 2013

132500 mi

US $200
replaced passenger side half shaft 
Mar 2013

130000 mi

US $90
clutch pedal sometimes got stuck to the floor. clutch master/slave cylinders replacement, $370 clutch flex line worn out, $90 
Jan 2014

127500 mi

US $300
bearing worn out, replaced with factory new part 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

37200 mi
Fan module replacement. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Dec 2015

124000 mi

US $750
Replace brakes (rotors, pads, two calipers), regular wear-and-tear. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008

42000 mi
Driver's side headlight and passenger's side foglight burned out. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2008 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

78000 mi

US $650
Radiator plug cracked or something. Replaced radiator plug and fan. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013

83000 mi

US $200
Hydraulic motor mount replacement. 
Nov 2013

88400 mi

US $383
Valve cover leak 
Oct 2014

96000 mi

US $1000
Engine mount studs stripped and engine fell. 
Dec 2014

97000 mi

US $1300
Oil leakage 
Apr 2015

99800 mi

US $3000
Timing cover leak hitting exhaust 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

60000 mi
Seal/gasket on rear spoiler was coming loose. Dealer trimed excess rubber and checked seals. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
May 2011

96000 mi

US $500
During brake pad replacement, found torn boots on brake caliper. Had to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016

152000 mi

US $50
Oil in coolant- mechanic said not head gasket, and didn't seem concerned. I'm inclined to think a head gasket is cracked somewhere, possibly from a time the car overheated. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2006 - Jul 2011
Nov 2006

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. 
Mar 2007

17980 mi
Replaced head rest clip in passenger seat. 
Nov 2007

25420 mi
Check engine light came on. Needed to replace solenoid in engine bank. 
Feb 2008

26040 mi
Improperly greased CV joint that was grinding in cold temperatures. 
Mar 2008

26660 mi
Successful repair of cv joint... added grease/replace cv kit. 
Mar 2009

35340 mi

C $35
Burnt out headlight. 
May 2009

37200 mi

C $500
Leaking block heater 
Nov 2010

54560 mi

C $330
Passenger side hvac fan failure and replacement 
Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010

71000 mi

US $220
Engine noise at low RPM on T-giving day. I drove it ~100 miles home, no change in noise, no other symptoms. Parked for a week, then took it to shop. Crank seal had failed, leaked out most of the engine oil. Seal replaced. Noise abated. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011

71000 mi
I visited a body shop to quote a rust repair (quarter panel needs replacing). 
Sep 2011

72000 mi

US $200
Transmission torque arm broke. 
May 2014

85000 mi

US $200
Water pump pulley bearings were going. Pulley replaced. 
Aug 2014

85600 mi

US $150
Idler pulley was making noises, so I had it replaced. 
Jun 2015

89000 mi

US $220
Needed to replace one coil. 
Sep 2015

90000 mi

US $45
Plugs. 
Sep 2016

94000 mi

US $25
Loose clamp on flex hose. Removed. 
Sep 2017

94000 mi

US $320
Ignition coil threw CEL code. I replaced all of them for prevention. Parasitic load was draining battery. Traced to radio. Radio disconnected. Front calipers replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Dec 2013

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 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. 
Jan 2014

111000 mi

US $1000
Replaced the clutch in this vehicle after about 110,000 miles. Dealer wanted $1800 for the job. I found another shop that replaced for about $1000. The work requires the engine to be dropped (v6 models)and is an 8 hour plus job. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012

99000 mi

US $87
Transmission control module needed to be reflashed. I was experiencing hard shifts from 1st to 2nd gear when driving slow. The tcm reflash has completely fixed the issue. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012

104560 mi

C $13
Engine would stall and restart under low speed driving,engine light would come on.Replaced gas cap. Fixed problem and car drives better than ever! 
Dec 2012

106020 mi

C $100
replaced automatic transmission turbine speed sensor. 
Jun 2015

122760 mi
new thermostat 
Mar 2016

137020 mi

C $300
battery and alternator 
Sep 2017

171120 mi

C $800
brakes  lower control arm alignment 
Dec 2017

179180 mi

C $80
Exhaust 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013

73000 mi

US $700
EGR value failure.....this is in the owners Manuel that EGR need to be inspect in 75,000miles 
Mazda Mazda6 in Utah, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

108000 mi

US $350
The thermostat was stuck open. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2016
Mar 2011

71000 mi
Had to replace engine, out of warranty 
Aug 2011

74000 mi

US $205
Air intake tube torn... 
Jan 2014

105000 mi

US $215
Belt tensioner went bad 
Apr 2014

112800 mi

US $122
Bad cylinder 5 changed all spark plugs and no.5 ignition coil, replaced all upper intake gaskets 
Sep 2014

121000 mi

US $40
Ignition coil #6 was bad 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

139780 mi

C $523
Wheel bearing worn. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

106000 mi

US $630
Both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies are replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2008 - Jun 2015
Jan 2011

70380 mi
Engine light came on. With scan tool indicated MAP sensor issue. Unable to locate sensor to further diagnose. Will be taking to mechanic to diagnose & repair 
Mar 2011

53320 mi

C $130
Repair completed by self, with correct part (MAP sensor) ordered from dealership. previous repair trip to mechanic resulted in replacing of incorrect part (barometric pressure sensor) which was located behind battery vs. MAP in intake man. 
Mazda Mazda6 in United Arab Emirates
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2011 - Mar 2017
Feb 2011

46500 mi

C $90
Battery replaced due to no start 
Jul 2011

49600 mi
Loose feeling in the steering wheel, slight click over bumps at low speed. Lubricated steering column with Castrol Syntec grease. There's a TSB and updated grease from Mazda, but any thick grease works fine. Loose feeling in the steering wheel, slight click over bumps at low speed. Lubricated steering column with Castrol Syntec grease. There's a TSB and updated grease from Mazda, but any thick grease works fine 
Apr 2014

60140 mi

C $113
Thermostat was weak, temp would drop to about 1/4 of the gauge when the engine was being revved/highway. Replaced thermostat, flushed coolant. Changed transmission fluid - shift quality improved, no more hard shift into 2nd gear 
Nov 2014

66620 mi

C $35
Occasional slippage when shifting into 4th gear. RPM briefly go up then down. Changed filter, switched ATF to Castrol IMV. I think it's a programming rather than a mechanical issue. Otherwise tranny is shifting great. 
Oct 2015

72540 mi

C $550
Replaced fuel pump 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2011
May 2010

69500 mi

US $390
EGR valve bad. Replaced and intake cleaned. 
Sep 2010

72000 mi

US $100
A harsh shift from 5th to 4th(6sp auto) suddenly started and occurred every time. Dealer "looked at it" & said they do not repair transmissions, only replace. Took to trans shop, could not replicate problem. Problem has not occurred since. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2015 - Oct 2015
Aug 2015

78600 mi

US $420
Needed new coil. This one coil is under the intake manifold. That had to come off first. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Jan 2016 - Nov 2017
Jun 2016

107000 mi

US $1000
Bank 1 cat failure. Replaced ALL catalytic converters with MSDS headers. Poor design of Mazda/Ford DuraTech V6 engine having pre-cats coming off of engine. Materials inside break down and go back up into engine and causing engine failure. 
Aug 2016

107000 mi

US $3700
Had rebuilt/remanned engine installed after the cylinders were scarred from the previous issue with the catalytic converters. $2700 for the engine alone and the remaining for the labor/shop supplies 
Oct 2016

10900 mi

US $700
Kept hearing "clunking" noises and found out the engine was shifting back and forth. Both engine mounts were bad. Ordered stronger mounts through AWRracing $550 for the mounts (trans dogbone and both front engine mounts) 
Oct 2017

12500 mi

US $200
Left side of car "squeaked" when I turned the steering wheel to the right. Diagnosed as the ball joints going bad. Shop did a quick fix and installed zerk fittings in the and it stopped the squeaking for a week. Replaced both upper and lower ball joints 
Nov 2017

127000 mi

US $100
Squeaking with previous issue only stopped for 2 weeks. Replaced both tie rod ends and no longer have the issue. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

129000 mi
Downshifting hard 5th to 4th. Tensioner pulley wore so much it shredded the belt. Car shut off, coolant exploded from reservoir. Replaced pulley, belt, and coolant. Engine bay started smoking, smelled really bad in the cabin while on the thruway. Checked engine, leaking transmission fluid. Assuming tranny problem was from mechanic shop mistake when refilling fluid. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arkansas, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2014
Nov 2010

101000 mi

US $980
Clock/Radio/AC display LCD needed to be replaced 
Nov 2011

118000 mi

US $2200
Engine valve determined to leak oil/was replaced, spark plugs replaced, brake rotors resurfaced, transmission fluid flushed/filled, oil and filter serviced, cabin filter replaced. Driver's wheel bearing went bad/was replaced. 
Jan 2012

150400 mi

US $600
Water pump pulley seized in cold weather. Caused radiator to overheat, spilling radiator fluid all over. Replacement parts and labor < $600 
Oct 2012

136800 mi

US $600
Worn out bearing making awful noise. Replaced for $$$. 
Jul 2013

152700 mi

US $1393
Replace alternator,  replace fan control unit, replace left front bearing 
Jan 2014

141000 mi

US $350
Fog and driving lights replaced. Tires rotated.  Headlight assemblies cleaned/refinished, oil changed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2013 - Aug 2013
Jun 2013

199000 mi

US $300
The transmission mount was broken and needed to be replaced. This issue was discovered during the repair and was not the reason the car was brought in. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Iowa, United States
Mar 2006 - Nov 2012
Sep 2007

14000 mi
Starter making strange noise Interior paneling detached. Had to order replacements. Interior paneling detached. 
Mar 2011

34000 mi
I noticed leaking oil in the garage. They reported that it was a bad oil pan seal and would have to be ordered and replaced. 
Apr 2011

34200 mi

US $400
The oil pan gasket was replaced. They said it was expensive because the exhaust system had to be lowered to access it. 
Nov 2011

43300 mi

US $60
I had an engine light, I took it to a Ford dealer, and their system said it was an gas tank evap code. They cleared it and it hasn't come back since. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

C $150
Badly stuck lifter. Was repaired with degreaser. 
Mazda Mazda6 in South Dakota, United States
Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016

194000 mi
Rod bearing pieces showing up in oil. Replaced rod bearings. Need to also replace exhaust (with upgrade to 2006 MY configuration). 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Oct 2012

70700 mi
Bought the car used. Had an issue with ignition coil when purchased - repaired by dealership at no cost. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

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$). 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2006 - Dec 2015
Sep 2006

18361 mi
Power seat motor 
Jan 2013

107000 mi

US $868
Clutch was releasing high and didn't feel crisp. Was replaced. Price includes clutch lining, which was a wear item (I don't have parts breakdown.) 
Dec 2013

141000 mi

US $930
Valve cover gasket was leaking, requiring replacement of ignition coil in Cylinder #1. Valve cover gasket, ignition coil, spark plugs replaced. Right muffler detached due to corrosion. Repair subcontracted out to independent exhaust shop, repaired without replacing parts. 
Oct 2014

149300 mi

US $70
P0128 code and some stalling when engine not warmed up, in cold weather last winter. Replaced thermostat. 
Jan 2015

151700 mi

US $413
Replaced PCV valve, PCV hose, intake manifold gasket, as an attempt to stop a problem with oil consumption (1 qt / 400 miles). This didn't seem to help the problem much, if at all. 
Apr 2015

153300 mi

US $70
Stuck brake caliper. Replaced caliper. 
May 2015

155000 mi

US $40
Lower motor mount (torque strut) rubber was cracked. Replaced it. 
Jul 2015

155300 mi

US $10
Replaced driver's side headlight 
Aug 2015

155600 mi

US $100
Clutch pedal became difficult to press; noticed that the return spring bushing was cracked and falling apart. Replaced the entire clutch pedal assembly. 
Dec 2015

157000 mi
High oil consumption never fixed. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jul 2019
Sep 2017

113460 mi

C $460
Seized rear caliper, replaced both rear calipers, pads, rotors. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2007 - Oct 2011
Jan 2007

24957 mi
Replaced fly wheel due to "hot spots" that caused "bucking". Also replaced clutch as part of the solution. All covered under warranty. Took a day to complete the repair. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

79360 mi

C $500
Faulty fuel pump had to be replaced. Numerous trips to the dealer were required as they could not replicate problem if the car had over 1/4 tank of gas. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Mar 2016 - May 2016
Apr 2016

114000 mi

US $400
Tie rod worn out. Simple fix but hard to find part in my area. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

125000 mi

US $269
Thermostat was stuck open. It was replaced. 
Jul 2012

141000 mi

US $36
Blower fan resistor needed to be replaced 
Oct 2012

146200 mi

US $480
Rattle from front end, replaced both lower control arms 
Mar 2018

196000 mi

US $1500
Replaced catalytic converter 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2012
Jan 2009

68000 mi

US $25
Replaced passenger fog light, marker light and license plate lights. Bought the car from a private party. Replaced passenger fog light, marker light and license plate lights. 
Jan 2012

89800 mi

US $30
Replaced hatch gas lifters. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

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

Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Sep 2006 - Jan 2012
Oct 2011

107800 mi

US $100
Right rear wheel bearing. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in Alabama, United States
Feb 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007

16000 mi
Fan running after turning off engine. Known issue with Mazda6. Fan modulator replaced and has not been an issue since. 

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2005 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in Victoria, Australia
Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2016

90920 mi

A $527
worn suspension part 
Apr 2017

96100 mi

A $900
alt was over charging battery 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6

Engine not specified

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

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 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

132000 mi

US $500
Water pump belt tensioner siezed up, causing the engine to over heat. Repair included replacing the tensioner and belt as well as performing a cooling system flush. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
May 2010 - Jan 2011
Jun 2010

136400 mi

C $650
starter 
Jan 2011

C $500
Replaced alternator. Transmission was on its way out. Brake lines needed to be fixed. Rear sport suspension cracked. Muffler needed to be repaired. AC gone. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2009 - Apr 2011
Nov 2009

77600 mi

US $130
Interior door latch became disconnected. 
Apr 2011

99000 mi
Owner identified oil leaks. Vehicle was brought to mechanic and vehicle needed new front and rear main seals and oil pan gaskets. Decided to sell vehicle. 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2012

54560 mi
Worn out coil boots were arcing causing bad hesitation and juddering at most RPM. Replaced coil boots and the engine is smooth. Mechanic replaced spark plugs as well. 
Oct 2012

57640 mi

C $200
New front and rear pads, new rear disks and calipers.  Transmission leak due to loose gear clamp 
Jan 2013

60960 mi

C $1200
Diagnosing/attempting fix of worsening misfire. Replaced 3 rear coil packs, MAF, new intake gasket, etc... This helped alot, but did not resolve the issue completely. Transmission started leaking again with fluid hitting the exhaust manifold and causing burning smell. Replaced tranny cooler hose. 
Feb 2013

61460 mi
I ended up replacing the coil packs on the front bank and that resolved the misfire. 
Jun 2013

63240 mi

C $485
The crankshaft seal was weaping. No oil noticeable on garage floor. Seal replaced. 
Apr 2014

69440 mi

C $2700
Weaping water pump Struts and shocks Oil pan gasket leaking 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016

146000 mi

US $500
coolant got into engine. Just after I replace coils and plugs. Engine is dead. Car was scrapped 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Jan 2015

101700 mi

C $700
Main bearing front 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
Oct 2014

87000 mi

US $200
Stalling. Intermittent at first, then got worse. No code at first, then misfire code. First diagnosed as ignition coil, then fuel pump. Wheel speed sensor failed 
Jan 2016

87000 mi

US $60
Intake hose cracked. Led to lean burn fault. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Apr 2011

70680 mi

C $550
engine light came on. sensor and hose required replacing. also got rear brakes replaced due to wear 
Dec 2011

79980 mi

C $100
Electrical socket for turning signal 
Oct 2012

89260 mi

C $1000
Leaking gaskets and oil pan seal 
Jan 2013

92980 mi

C $100
Light bulb socket for turn signal failed 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

45880 mi

C $300
Oil pan cover. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Mar 2012
Jul 2011

80080 mi

C $1100
Rear seal leak-had to be replaced. 
Mar 2012

86800 mi

C $50
One fog light and one headlight had to be replaced Car would not start. Car needed to be towed and starter replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
May 2012 - Aug 2016
Feb 2012

70000 mi

US $65
Engine idled roughly and engine light came on. Replaced ignition coil. 
Mar 2012

75000 mi

US $65
Engine idled roughly and engine light came on. Replaced ignition coil. 
Nov 2012

85800 mi

US $260
When weather got warm and we would turn wheel or go over bumps, car made clunking noise in front. It turned out to be worn inner bushings in lower front control arm. Could've just replaced inner bushings but couldn't tell if others are bad. 
Sep 2014

103000 mi
Engine was idling rough and engine light came on. Higher RPMs did not have problems. OBD reading said error code was P0171 and P0174, which means engine banks 1 and 2 are too lean. I used cleaner on the MAF and replaced sorta cracked intake. 
Oct 2014

104000 mi
Engine was idling rough and engine light came on. Higher RPMs did not have problems. OBD reading said error code was P0171 and P0174, which means engine banks 1 and 2 are too lean. Turned out to be cracked PCV hose by firewall. Add fuel system cleaner. 
Jan 2016

92000 mi

US $13
Engine idled rough. Check engine light was on. ECU code says bank 1 and 2 are lean and cylinder 5 misfire. Found PCV elbow hose is cracked. Replaced and engine idles better. 
Jun 2016

118000 mi

US $127
Replace battery. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2015 - Nov 2016
Jun 2015

117000 mi

US $220
A clip had broken off a cooling line and leaked coolant. The radiator was bone dry. Had to replace the clip and refill the coolant. No other issues found. 
Aug 2015

118000 mi

US $300
Drivers side back passenger window motor would just stop when rolling up the window. It would go down all the way but would stop about 1 1/2 inches from the top. Replaced motor everything back to normal. Headliner was falling off. 
Jul 2016

123500 mi

US $1200
Water pump seized and took out Serpentine Belt. All had to be replaced along with new idler tensioner. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Oct 2005 - Jun 2011
Oct 2005

10005 mi
Replaced defective cooling fan control module under warranty 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2015 - Apr 2020
Dec 2017

146475 mi
Sucking noise in engine bay. Wasn't getting a blowjob so it was something else. Used incense stick to find source of leak, then to relax. Found source of leak, cause was a tight c clamp that deteriorated a hose along the pinch. Wrapped it with electrical tape I use for BDSM. I need more tape. 
Aug 2019

161200 mi

C $30
AC clutch not engaging. Replaced AC condenser. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Nov 2008 - Mar 2012
Aug 2009

44640 mi

C $150
TSB 60 for Fan Operation. Previous owner never had repaired this. 
Oct 2009

46500 mi

C $100
During days of heavy rain, the Radio and climate systems would not shut off, even with key removed. Once car dries out everything is normal again. 
Nov 2009

47120 mi

C $900
Random Electrical Problems, Dealer located electrical module that was corroded, also determined a firewall grommet was loose that allowed water to drain onto electrical module. Repair Shop located misfitting gasket that was entry point for water. Caused rust out of a control module, which was causing various electrical problems. 
Feb 2010

49600 mi

C $90
Heat Shield rusting off on Catalyic Convert. Replace Catalytic Converter Covered under Emission Warranty Car had rattling noise and brake grinding. Shop found some rust on brake, cleaned and lubricated. Rattle was rusted heatshield on catalytic converter. Catalytic converter replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2010

58900 mi
Cracked exhaust manifold, part replaced 
Sep 2011

67580 mi

C $35
Check engine light was after returning home from Vacation. Code check indicated engine misfire. Rough start first time after vacation. No other indications of a misfire since that time. 
Nov 2011

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2008 - Jan 2019
Nov 2008

57660 mi

C $400
replaced right lower control arm plus alignment 
Nov 2009

70432 mi
Replaced front catalytic converter due to a crack at the exhaust manifold (covered under the emission warranty) 
Jan 2010

71920 mi

C $20
Outer CV Joint boot broke, replaced part. 
May 2010

75500 mi

C $400
A/C line rubbed through at the point of contact with the ABS bracket. Installed updated line that doesn't contact with the A/C bracket.  
Aug 2010

80160 mi

C $100
Check engine with the code p0305 came ON - cylinder 5 misfires. Replaced ignition coil 
Aug 2011

95660 mi

C $200
Front wheel bearing became noisy. Replaced the front wheel bearing myself. Paid for parts only around $200. 
Mar 2012

102920 mi

C $150
Oil leak from the oil pan 
Mar 2018

150040 mi

C $640
replaced front brakes 
Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Jul 2013

114000 mi

US $20
Rattling under dvr/passenger seats when car started in morning. Goes away as car is driven. Heat shield was rusted, hitting exhaust. Garage removed Heat shield. 
May 2016

117000 mi

US $2500
Engine replacement 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

186000 mi

US $200
Coils and plugs Intake pipes replaced 
Dec 2015

197000 mi
Audio-HVAC MFD failed. The uP has poor soldering on it to the pcb so I disassembled and VERY carefully re-soldered all connections. I understand that this is a function of the low lead RoHS construction and heat causes embrittlment and breakage. 
Apr 2017

215000 mi

US $40
Cooling fans running all the time 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2008 - Oct 2012
Mar 2008

58000 mi

US $40
Check engine light attributed to loose gas cap. 
Sep 2009

94000 mi

US $600
Replace struts (F&R) 
Oct 2009

94000 mi

US $280
Check engine light on; needed a sensor replaced Replaced rear valve cover gasket to repair significant oil leak 
Apr 2010

105300 mi
Heatshield rattle, clamped at no-charge while in for OLF. 
Aug 2010

112000 mi

US $550
Main bearings worn out and replaced TSB on check engine light on related to a minor leak in evap system; shop advised that dealer will need to clear the code from memory before leak can be fixed & car will pass NJ emissions testing in NOV 
Feb 2011

124000 mi

US $150
Backup light switch failed & successfully replaced 
Apr 2012

144000 mi

US $120
Thermostat failed, car overheated, pressure buildup blew out sensor. Thermostat & sensor replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - May 2012
Oct 2011

88000 mi

US $400
Car overheated. Radiator hose replaced. Another part (air intake hose?) also replaced since it looked like it was about to fail, per dealer. 
Jan 2012

US $350
clutch stiff. hydraulic fluid replaced clutch stiff. master and slave cylinders replaced. still very stiff. driver seat moving slightly when taking corners. bolts tightened. still moving slightly. 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2010 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

61380 mi
Broken engine mount replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
May 2010 - Aug 2012
Jun 2010

55180 mi

C $400
sunroof shattered while in the tilt position. Part arrived next day from dealer, installed, adjusted, good as new! 
Dec 2010

71920 mi

C $700
front wheel bearing and CV shaft replaced on driver's side due to whirring noise coming from bad bearing. 
Apr 2011

81220 mi

C $230
Front passenger side wheel finally was bad enough that replacement was neccessary. Wheel bearing was supplied by owner and installed by private repair shop. 
Oct 2011

100440 mi

C $90
Coil pack on Cylinder 6 went bad...had been showing symptoms every time the relative humidity took a jump...would start misfiring. Flexible rubber clutch hose between master and slave cylinders burst 
Mar 2012

112220 mi

C $500
Cel displaying catalyst issue. Replaced fouled spark plug, ignition coil, and O2 sensor. Front struts replaced with Bilstein HD's 
Apr 2012

113460 mi

C $65
CEL still on with P0431 code replaced second, downstream O2 sensor...CEL light came on again after 3 days (nothing more to replace other than pre-cat). 
Aug 2012

117800 mi

C $800
after replacing all other components, the cat had to finally be replaced. I supplied the replacement cat and paid labor for the shop to install. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2009
Dec 2008

79000 mi

US $400
The ignition coil went bad and it needed to be replaced as well as all the spark plugs. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2013

126700 mi

US $90
Mass air intake hose had to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

33000 mi
Car wouldn't go into reverse. The dealership repaired the transmission under warranty and gave us a loaner while they had it in the shop. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
Feb 2011

132000 mi

US $100
Left low beam out, right intermittent. Replaced both bulbs. 
Apr 2011

134500 mi

US $200
Check engine light after emissions inspection. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2012 - Jan 2015
Jul 2012

62620 mi

C $99
P431 code; scanned with ScanXL ElmScan tool at home and O2 sensor readout showed a failed bank 2 catalytic converter. Was replaced under warranty (which will run out at then end of this month) 
May 2013

70540 mi

C $120
The a few ignition coils needed to be replaced, and I also changed a fuel injector. The engine runs like brand new now. No misfires at near max speed. 
Sep 2013

76260 mi

C $100
I suspect one of the welds in the rear pillars above wheels broke. Broken weld noises are so annoying and so hard to fix that some people sell the cars. Best Play: I made a cast around the weld out of expanding foam to deaden the sound. : / 
Mar 2014

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. 
May 2014

87080 mi
All 4 control rods that hold the wheels have bushings that were not designed to last the life of the car. It came time for all of this car's bushings to crack and require replacement. The bushings are inseparable from control rods in model. The engine is leaking oil. Potentially due to an incorrect installation of engine gaskets at a previous time the car was repaired (before I owned it). But it is not so bad that it is dripping on floor. I'm monitoring oil level monthly. 
Jul 2014

89160 mi

C $179
The transmission on this car overheats and destroys the oil in 50,000 km. I used Seafoam Transmission cleaner, and then had the fluid drained and refilled to resolve atrociously slow shifting. 
Aug 2014

91140 mi

C $250
The belt tensioner is dying and needed to be replaced, a lot of squealing going on. The squealing is still around, but not as bad as before. The A/C pulley was also making a lot of the noise and needed lubrication. 
Sep 2014

91760 mi

C $1000
Passenger side CV joint makes noise, and is loose. 
Dec 2014

91760 mi

C $800
Replaced A/C compressor, recharged A/C, and changed serpentine belt from aftermarket one to an OEM to eliminate squealing. 
Jan 2015

C $1000
Camshaft position retarded on bank 1. Car stalls while driving. Cylinder 1 too lean, cylinder 4 rich; random multi-cyclinder misfire. Engine work done before I bought it (I found out when I took it to Mazda dealer). Will need new engine. Sold. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Sep 2016
Jan 2015

92500 mi

US $868
Water pump had a leak and was replaced. Also replaced bypass hose as it was swollen. Oil pan was leaking fluid. Leak was sealed with a sealant. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

99000 mi

US $100
Replaced battery as it died. Old battery was 2 years old. Not the car's fault 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2007 - May 2015
Jan 2008

30000 mi
Bad seal on gas cap. Gas cap replaced. Problem solved. 
Mar 2008

31000 mi
Headliner coming loose. New Headliner assembly ordered. I was notified the headliner ordered (after first appointment) delivered to dealer and I scheduled repair for a Monday. Left the car and received loaner. When the headliner was removed from packaging, it had damage. Dealer ordered a new one. Because... New headliner arrived. Brought car in for repair on Monday. New headliner delivered damaged. Another one ordered and car left at shop. Replacement liner received on Weds and car returned. 
Apr 2011

58300 mi
Intermittent hesitation when accelerating. No CEL 
May 2012

67000 mi

US $500
Bad coil Replaced Air Intake hose (containing multiple sensors) Replaced Ignition Coil on cylinder 5. 
Jul 2012

68500 mi

US $100
Replaced failed engine mount 
Jan 2013

74000 mi

US $1348
Had to replace coils. Multiple oil leaks requiring replacement of three gaskets. Driver side front door latch malfunction. Could not open door. 
Aug 2013

77000 mi

US $300
Headliner was starting to hang 
Mar 2014

82000 mi

US $1125
Bad CV boot. Had to replace front axel. Frozen to steering knuckle. Had to replace steering assembly. Bad fan control module 
Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2013 - Oct 2016
May 2013

187000 mi

US $600
Car died suddenly, had it towed in. Diagnosed and had MAF sensor replaced. 
Sep 2013

197000 mi

US $127
Vacuum hose was broken. Replaced and was as good as new. 
Dec 2013

206000 mi

US $14
Headlight went out, bought a new one but didn't have the time/place to install it. Valvoline did it for about $14 so I guess I'll go back next time. Bummer was about 3 days later the other one burned out :( Second headlight replaced a few days later. 
Sep 2014

219000 mi

US $650
During previous oil change the plug had been cross-threaded and when they took it out they stripped out the pan entirely necessitating a pan replacement. Have no proof of who did the last oil change so I had to eat the cost. 
Jan 2015

US $185
Check Engine Light came on. Indicated B2S2 oxygen sensor is bad. Chose not to repair at this time. Also had brakes checked - OK. 
Nov 2015

237000 mi

US $850
Replaced front struts and two tires. 
Sep 2016

244000 mi

US $994
Replaced coil pack Right front suspension components replaced Oxygen sensor went bad 
Oct 2016

244000 mi
needed a complete power steering rebuild. Too costly to repair for value of the car. Too bad, it had 246K miles on it and I was shooting for a quarter of a million. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Jul 2011 - Jan 2022
Oct 2011

109000 mi

US $20
Got check engine light with engine stuttering, rough idle. Noted simultaneous P0171 & P0174 DTC codes. Discovered "sucking sound" near intake with engine running. PCV hose was cracked/collapsed. Replaced PCV hose and valve. 
Mar 2012

116000 mi
Headliner loose (6-8" diameter) near corner rear window on both sides. Used DIY spray headliner glue. Frequently ride with sunroof/rear windows open and also park car outside during hot Texas summer days - possible contributing factors. 
Sep 2013

139000 mi

US $16
Oil pressure switch leaking. 
Feb 2014

145000 mi

US $300
Leather seats: Front driver seat side bolster cushion worn through. Can feel steel support through leather seat cover when driving. Have not repaired yet. Estimated cost is $300 for used salvage parts + labor DIY (if I can find one). 
Jun 2014

150000 mi

US $20
Repaired right side seat bolster cushion of driver's seat which had cracked from top-to-bottom such that the metal frame was causing discomfort while driving. Crack was approximately 18 inches long. Glued and stitched together. 
Sep 2014

154000 mi

US $300
Replaced remaining engine mounts. Backup lamp switch (on manual transmission) failed/intermittent. 
Nov 2014

156600 mi

US $25
Belt tensioner froze, plastic pulley disintegrated. Followed suggestions from other owners and removed the belt tensioner completely, and replaced the belt with a stretch-to-fit belt directly between water pump and drive. 
Feb 2015

161000 mi

US $20
Replaced battery tray, split where battery hold-down attaches. Replaced lower dog-bone engine mount. 
Oct 2015

170200 mi

US $417
Grinding metal-on-metal sound coming from driver's side front. Replaced driver's side half-shaft and wheel bearings. 
Dec 2015

171000 mi

US $120
Radiator leaking from top joint between plastic/metal. 
Dec 2021

196000 mi

US $30
CEL P0441 evap emission purge flow. Cleaned MAF, SeaFoamed intake. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2017
Jun 2011

76000 mi
Replaced left outer CV joint boot 
Jul 2016

102300 mi

US $600
CEL P2135 read about the issue and decided to replace the throttle body due to a TSB issued around 2006 
Oct 2017

104000 mi

US $4000
Engine failed. Cause unknown. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

120000 mi

US $120
Lower engine mount failed. The rubber had been ripped through. A replacement (aftermarket) mount was installed that has solid urethane instead of rubber. 
Nov 2009

126000 mi

US $300
Pulley for the water pump seized. Belt and pulley replaced. Water pump was ok. 
Apr 2010

135500 mi

US $500
Oil Leaks.  
Aug 2010

138000 mi

US $1384
Precat (exhaust) needed replacing. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

105000 mi

US $165
Replaced battery, removed rattling heat shield 
Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2015 - Apr 2017
Aug 2015

157200 mi

US $850
Throttle body replacement-sensor went bad and the car had no fueling power. Over heating after throttle body was changed. New thermostat still over heating. Hose leaking and other all connectors for coolant. It leads to the throttle body. 
Feb 2016

166000 mi

US $100
Breather hose from the intake to the motor. PCV valve 
Apr 2017

196000 mi

US $233
Burning oil, oil in spark plug well #1. Valve cover gasket replacement. Plugs and boots replaced turn signal bulbs Squealing front brakes replace front and rear pads. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Mar 2008 - Aug 2009
Sep 2008

57000 mi

US $10
Seat back bolster ripped into two pieces, self repaired by removing leather upholstery and glued back together 
Dec 2008

60000 mi

US $10
Previously repaired seat bolster ripped again. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Jul 2016
Apr 2013

111700 mi

US $129
CEL, slight hesitation/loss of power. Air intake hose was cracked. I replaced it. The part was the only cost. 
Sep 2013

118000 mi

US $300
Replaced broken motor mount. 
Mar 2014

124000 mi

US $126
Blue smoke from exhaust. Appears to have been a blocked PCV valve at this time. 
Sep 2014

132000 mi

US $350
Replaced worn window motor 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Nov 2004 - Mar 2010
Nov 2004

2500 mi
Vehicle was missing a rubber gasket in the firewall on the passenger side that allowed water to leak in the passenger compartment when it rained and pool in the right rear passenger footwell. This was fixed under warranty - however it took some convincin 
Aug 2006

18000 mi
Single disc CD player would pop repeatedly while trying to load a CD. The CD player was replaced under warranty. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Jul 2006 - Jun 2010
Feb 2006

30000 mi
Check Engine Light - traced to faulty fuel filler cap. 
May 2009

79000 mi

US $59
Noticed there was no cold air blowing with or without A/C on. Dealer diagnosed and found a cold-air return door stuck closed. Door was opened and reset, and hinges were lubed. 
Sep 2009

83000 mi

US $74
Car was losing oil at the rate of 1 quart per 800 miles, with no signs of leaks or burnoff in exhaust. Dealer diagnosed a "sticking" PCV valve, which partially worked. Valve was replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

86000 mi

US $100
Front passenger wheel bearing began making noise on labor day. It took 5 days to repair because of seized lower ball joint, working on it off and on. Repair was completed on Sept. 30. Took 1 hour to reassemble. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia (nation)
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Feb 2016

61280 mi

$270
Check engine light was on, had to replace spark plugs and ignition coils. 
Jun 2016

84320 mi

$650
Hesitation under load, uneven idle. Valve cover gaskets & spark plugs replaced. 
Dec 2016

84320 mi

$500
Hesitation under load, uneven idle. Valve cover gaskets & spark plugs replaced again. Check engine light came back on and problem persists. 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
Jan 2009

68820 mi
Excessive oil consumption. Dealer said it was leaking valve cover gasket. Turns out that the PCV valve failed as well. Ordered PCV Valve. Took to friend who owns shop to replace PCV Valve 
Feb 2009

69440 mi

C $400
Valve cover gasket was leaking. Changed sparkplugs as well since Intake Manifold had to be removed. 
Apr 2009

71300 mi

C $10
Drain bolt seal was worn and was no longer effective. Replaced drain bolt. 
May 2009

72540 mi

C $250
Oil pan gasket was leaking again. (was fixed under warranty in Dec 07). Mazda said it's out of warranty now so they won't do anything. Bought redesigned oil pan and replaced instead of replacing old gasket that will die again in a year. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2009
Jan 2009

67000 mi

US $500
Muffler had to be replaced due to rust. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

68820 mi

C $110
Engine light on - took to mechanic, they hooked up to computer and said fuel line problem (losing pressure) that needs more investigation to fix. 3 days later light went off on it's own. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2007 - Dec 2011
Sep 2007

47120 mi
Erratic idle speed, 700 - 2000 rpm. Fixed by software refresh/updates 
Jul 2009

71920 mi
Erratic RPMs at idle and low speed driving 
May 2010

82460 mi
slightly noisy tensioner on serpentine belt. Tensioner and belt replaced under mazda extended warrnty 
Jul 2011

102300 mi

C $388
Left front wheel bearing replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

79980 mi

C $600
alternator failed, replaced. battery replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Sep 2008 - Sep 2013
Jun 2009

49000 mi

US $80
Both key fobs stopped working. Neither would unlock or lock the car electronically anymore so I had to resort to using the key. Supposedly the circuit boards inside them were fried but I (the owner) have no idea how that occurred. Ordered new key fobs. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Apr 2013
May 2009

133300 mi

C $3000
Engine replaced with used engine due to impending failure of connecting rod (causing loud internal knocking noise) - same diagnosis from two mechanics 
Nov 2009

148800 mi

C $630
Also repaired 1 seized caliper pin. 
Apr 2013

197160 mi
No compression cylinder 3. Still running but mechanic suspects blown rings. Sold as is. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011

68200 mi

C $300
Check engine light was on, vacuum hose had cracked. It was replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Victoria, Australia
Oct 2009 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

82460 mi
When traded needed a few things, including suspension rubber, door electronics, and boot struts. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

110000 mi

US $2000
Slipped out of gear while driving, drove home in 2nd gear, but drove fine to shop later. Shop rebuilt main valve body twice insisting that's the problem. 5 wks later got car back supposedly fixed. Wrong. Jerking and rpm's all over the place Shop #2 basically rebuilt entire trans. Rebuild includes torque converter, clutches, band, filter, pump cover, and replaced the valve body shop #1 supposedly rebuilt twice. Valve body came with solenoids. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2014 - Nov 2017
Jan 2014

143000 mi

US $330
Wouldn't start in cold weather. Camshaft found to have jumped position due to TCS-induced overrev in deep snow/ice. Camshaft repositioned, problem has not recurred. 
Jul 2016

189069 mi

US $181
Fluid leak, check engine and AT lights on. Transmission lines broken under fan shroud. Repaired, refilled with fluid. Unknown cause, but problem solved. Fluid leak, check engine and AT lights on. Transmission lines broken under fan shroud. Repaired, refilled with fluid. Unknown cause, but problem solved. 
Nov 2017

196000 mi

US $20
Stalled at red light and could not be restarted. OBD indicated fuel pressure regulator failure. Part replaced, but car still would not start. Oil discovered in coolant, rust already obvious, car was scrapped. It was a very good car. 
Mazda Mazda6 in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
Apr 2015

162000 mi

US $150
Transmission fluid leakage fixed 
Mazda Mazda6 in Hawaii, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
May 2014

86000 mi

US $4000
Have been taking the car to the dealer for over a year now same problem occurs every time the runs fine then starts to shudder and wont accelerate you have to shut the car off and start it again 
Jul 2014

86000 mi

US $2000
Turned out to be electronic throttle system sensors a an b plus a short in wire harness this has stopped intermittent surge and having to shut off car and restart 
Mazda Mazda6 in Idaho, United States
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Oct 2016

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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
Jan 2017

184140 mi

C $250
Replaced driver seat. Left side deterioration. Ceiling collapsed on the edges. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2016 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017

78000 mi

US $150
Replace Alternator 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
Jun 2017

112000 mi
Muffler broke off. Extensive rust on exhaust system. I decided repair was not worth the cost, given the age and value of the car. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

145100 mi

US $850
Car wouldn't start. Alternator was replaced. 
Jun 2015

148000 mi

US $100
AC Not working AC Recharge, replace valve Driver window wouldn't move 
Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

90000 mi

US $500
Repaired leaking air hose, manifold etc. Engine light on. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

120000 mi

US $500
hose connected to pcv valve. 2 dollar part, 500 labor to get to the stupid thing! 
Mazda Mazda6 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Oct 2010 - May 2011
Feb 2011

81220 mi

C $90
power steering hose leaking, mechanic cut off damaged part and reconnected 
Mazda Mazda6 in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

126000 mi

US $218
Battery was dead two mornings ago, I jumped it off with my truck, and the alternator light, AT light and check engine light came on. Tried to drive the car but it would hardly move . TCM fuse was blown, battery showed fault, alternator bad. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2018
Sep 2011

96000 mi

US $340
Engine thermostat replaced 
Nov 2011

96000 mi

US $250
Left rear brake caliper shot. Replaced caliper and both rear brake pads. 
Jan 2018

158000 mi

US $299
Timing chain replaced. Engine warning light still on however. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Louisiana, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

154000 mi
Replaced ballbearing 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. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2014
Nov 2010

71000 mi

US $260
purge solenoid replaced, bad vacuum hose 
Mar 2012

97000 mi

US $655
Fuel pump 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Oct 2016

85000 mi

US $1500
Cylinder misfire. One of the cylinder was misfiring. Had to change all 6 ignition coils and spark plugs. 
Mazda Mazda6 in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2007 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011

114000 mi

US $126
Had to replace the spark plugs and #4 coil pack 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Mar 2015

131440 mi

C $200
Replace front left wheel bearing 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2016
Nov 2013

93000 mi

US $600
Catalytic converter repaired Alternator failed. It took tire plus over seven hours to secure the part and install it. 
Jun 2015

106000 mi

US $200
Alternator was replaced under warranty, but labor was extra. Battery required replacement. 
Sep 2015

106000 mi

US $650
Car was idling rough. The mass air flow tube was cracked. That was repaired and the throttle body and mass air flow sensor were cleaned 
Nov 2015

106000 mi

US $700
Rough idling problem persisted after the first fixes. I searched online for the symptoms of rough idling at low rpms and found that it was likely ignition coils and spark plugs. I requested to have those checked 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2007 - Sep 2014
Mar 2011

103000 mi

US $400
Backup lights would not light when car was put in reverse. Dealer replaced switch engaging circuit on transmission. Lights out illuminating switches for climate control. Dealer replaced all bulbs in center stack, as it requires about 90 minutes of labor to get there, but minimal effort and cost to replace more bulbs than just the ones that burned out. 
Jul 2012

129000 mi

US $85
Caliper slide bolts froze on front left brake. The bolts were replaced. 
Feb 2014

158100 mi

US $476
Tensioner for water pump belt seized, destroying the belt. Repair consisted on replacing the belt and tensioner, cleaning the residue from the destroyed belt, and topping off coolant. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

107000 mi

US $2300
Replaced rear cat. Replaced valve cover gaskets 
Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

125860 mi

C $3000
catastrophic engine failure leaking seals from duratec V6 causing valvetrain damage and oil blowby oil level critical to check. seals leak as car ages. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2017
May 2011

104300 mi

US $300
computer programming problem 
Aug 2012

122900 mi

US $1300
replaced the clutch 
Sep 2012

122600 mi

US $1300
replaced the clutch and the flywheel. First clutch lasted 100K miles. Second one made it only about 20K miles. Third one better last. 
Aug 2013

131100 mi

US $650
this is the car's third clutch, put in in Sept. 2012. I didn't like how the pedal action felt, and I took it in. Poor install led to problems with control bushing. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

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

Mazda Mazda6 in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2010 - Oct 2014
Sep 2010

88000 mi

US $250
Headliner is falling down. According to Mazda 6 forums this is a common problem around the 5 year mark. Frustrating problem in a modern car. My 84 Mercury had this issue, but I've never encountered this again until now. Cheap adhesive? 
May 2011

95100 mi

US $358
Replaced two motor mounts. The car would jump noticably when shifted from park in the morning and during the first few gear shifts. Separately, the transmission light came on after a violent storm, but reset after disconnecting battery. 
Aug 2011

97000 mi

US $40
Front right wheel bearing failing; terrible rumbling sound that changes with speed.  Front right wheel bearing failing; terrible rumbling sound that changes with speed. Estimates $300+ to repair. Just paid for diagnosis this trip. 
Oct 2011

100000 mi
Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced right front wheel bearing Replaced right front wheel bearing 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2018
Feb 2012

60000 mi
car stalled out . engine problem .when I bought it I also purchased the extended warranty . so the engine was covered 
Mar 2018

155000 mi
engine failure 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in Romania
Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014

116440 mi

$100
replaced the engine buffer (made of rubber) 
Oct 2014

119740 mi

$100
replaced the exterior mirror from left side (not heating any longer). 
Dec 2014

123380 mi

$300
Replaced all shock absorbers 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

17000 mi
Car is getting horrible gas mileage, less than 10MPG, was brought to dealer to evaluate engine for the fourth time. Problem still not fixed. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

70000 mi
Paint peeling on trunk. 

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2003 Mazda Mazda6

Engine not specified

Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

77000 mi

US $1300
Engine miss at 75K. 3 spark plugs and 3 ignition coils, plus replacing valve cover gasket. Price-1300. major work to replace plugs, including taking off intake manifold. Poor design. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Spain
Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

115320 mi
Bad diagnosis for Mazda. I decided no repair because the cost was 4500$. I sold the car and the buyer discovered there was nothing broken, only bad oil ( Mazda team put the oil at 180.00 ) 

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2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

103000 mi

US $250
"ActiveMatic" automatic/manual mode trasmission shifter became intermittant over time until unreliable manual shifts resulted. Problem was the 3 microswitches assembled into the shift pattern housing. The contacts became dirty/corroded (?). 
Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011

131000 mi

US $450
Evap sensor bad. Not required to smog test in my location, so told I could live with it as repair was more than car was worth. Diagnosis worn spark plugs, misfire #4, bad coil #4, possibly additional sensors issues. 
Apr 2011

131000 mi

US $450
Car kept dying after rain storm. New codes resulted in flashing CEL, All 4 of 6 ignition coils shot. Repair was worth more than car was worth. Cut my losses and sold it to shop for half of value to cover cost of repairs. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

116000 mi
Passenger side making a horrible noise, when wheel was turned to the left. Replaced lower control arm passenger side. Noise disappeared. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2009
May 2009

112000 mi
Bushings cracked on lower control arms. Parts $200. Labor to install $550. 
Jul 2009

112000 mi
Air/fuel mixture sensor failed. Would have cost $500 to fix. 
Mazda Mazda6 in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2013 - Oct 2014
Dec 2013

161000 mi

US $400
Pcv.cam sensors .throttle body.spark. plug.reset computer . 
Mazda Mazda6 in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009

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. 
May 2010

98000 mi
new throttle body, also had checked for occasional "popping" sound (shop said sound was harmless), also had oil change new throttle body, also had checked for occasional "popping" sound (shop said sound was harmless), also had oil change cooling fan is running on high constantly, stays on for a short while even after car is turned off. Shop says it wont hurt anything/might be a circuit in the computer but it would be 500+ to send for repairs. 
Jun 2010

101000 mi
cooling fan made loud constant noise. I discovered it was under recall so it was fixed for free. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Missouri, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

79000 mi

US $225
Headliner was falling down and was replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Feb 2008 - Feb 2009
Jul 2008

67000 mi

US $552
Throttle body had to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States
Jun 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

78000 mi
Bad Fan Module. The fan would run constantly, even after shutting the car off. 
Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

123000 mi
Had issues with rust on the bottom of the vehicle, and my catalytic converter subsequently had to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Dec 2007

45000 mi

US $500
Replace front left and right struts. Replace Controller arm. 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Dec 2004 - Jun 2014
Aug 2004

19045 mi
Warranty - radiator fan 
Oct 2008

69000 mi

US $20
Dashboard plastic hinge broke on one side. 
Jan 2011

103800 mi

US $770
Bearings were busted on both Front wheels. Had to replace Bearings + Hub.  
Apr 2011

101000 mi

US $133
Appears a specific valve got stuck, causing throttling issues. Valve was cleaned out and lubed.  
Jul 2011

104000 mi

US $275
This is related to the problem in april...one of two fixes-the first was a valve got stuck with dirt. This didn't work, car lost all power on highway. So did the alternative solution which was to replace an electronic component that controlled the valve. Had to fix the key ignition ... somehow it wouldn't recognize any of my 3 keys ... something happened to the tumblers ... couldn't drive car until locksmith fixed it. 
Sep 2012

113000 mi

US $65
Just a slight oil leak. Had to add some silicon in multiple joints. 
Sep 2013

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. 
Nov 2013

123100 mi

US $150
Had to replace a broken engine mount (circular object) holding the engine to the chassis. (car would vibrate really bad unless it was in neutral). 
Jun 2014

126000 mi
1)leaking oil. will need to replace some type of engine valve gasket 2)engine mount needs to be replaced 3)water hose to engine is leaking, and needs to be replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Kansas, United States
Dec 2007 - Aug 2011
Dec 2009

94000 mi

US $800
Valve cover gaskets reported as "seeping" at July repair shop trip - got it repaired today. Oil pan gasket is leaking - previously unknown problem repaired today. 
Jan 2010

96000 mi

US $245
Car showed check engine light and code P0303 which is misfire in cylinder #3. When shop drove, problem had disappeared after barely being drivable for me. Shop switched ignition coils on #3 and #4 to see if problem would reoccur but has not yet. 
Feb 2011

114600 mi

US $90
Ball joints are nearing replacement time - lubed by the shop. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2018
Sep 2013

141000 mi

US $975
Replace cooling fan assy and radiatior 
Sep 2017

187000 mi

US $185
Replaced both drive axles. On one the inner boot had split and all the grease had been slung all over underneath. 
Jul 2018

197324 mi

US $74
Replaced front rotors & pads. Pads had 51,000 miles on them. New pads are ceramic. Rear brakes are next. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2012
May 2007

48000 mi
Air conditioning and ventilation, repair 

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2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2009
Feb 2009 Engine blown. Turned main bearing. Salvaged. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2007 - Jun 2017
Feb 2007

47630 mi
gas cap door mechanism got stuck due to salt/mineral deposits, dealer repaired it under warranty 
Aug 2008

71823 mi

US $533
new rear brake pads and rotors, new front brake pads, replaced squeaking front left wheel bearing 
Feb 2009

81495 mi

US $19
2 new low beam light bulbs, 2 new front parking light bulbs 
Sep 2009

90430 mi

US $209
new battery, adjusted front left brake calipers due to brake squeaking 
Oct 2011

120500 mi

US $3000
Engine died. I replaced the engine, exhaust manifold, and catalytic converter with used parts.  
Jul 2012

126500 mi

US $440
needed new throttle body 
Sep 2012

129000 mi

US $1000
Needed new catalytic converters. 
Jun 2013

134000 mi

US $300
replaced water pump belt and tensioner, latter preventive 
Sep 2016

146000 mi

US $275
replaced a wheel speed sensor 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2010 - Feb 2013
Jul 2010

82000 mi

US $2015
New clutch. New struts. Replaced worn coolant hoses. 
Jan 2011

93000 mi

US $310
Bad ignition coil. Replaced. 
Aug 2011

101000 mi

US $800
Temp gauge going up at idle. Replaced thermostat. Prob remains. Probabaly broken water pump fin, will replace next time, not pressing. 
Feb 2013

120000 mi
Temp gauge going up at idle. Probabaly broken water pump fin. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Montana, United States
Jan 2014 - Mar 2018
Feb 2014

110000 mi

US $1600
Had clutch and oil pan gasket replaced. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
Dec 2013

150000 mi

US $520
Replace shocks/struts and replace transmission case seal. 
Aug 2014

158600 mi

US $300
Replaced starter 
Nov 2014

160000 mi
Driver's side seat heater stopped working. 

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2003 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Aug 2008 - May 2015
Oct 2010

82000 mi

US $90
Code P0456 - Evap Vent Solenoid stuck. Part on top of fuel tank; non-critical at this time. Parts & labor estimate $600. 
Dec 2010

84000 mi

US $90
Lost both headlamp low beams (left and right) in about a 36hr. period, plus a smaller accessory headlamp bulb. Self-repair opportunity wasn't going to happen for a few days so I took it to the dealer. Replaced bulbs while I waited. 
Jan 2011

86000 mi

US $300
Accessory belt tensioner pulley was making obvious noise suggesting bearing or other failure was on its way. Repair performed at Ford (Mazda 6i uses same 2.3L Duratec) replaced pulley. 
Mar 2011

87000 mi
Car had been idling noisily. While replacing air filter, discovered airbox wasn't securely attached to wheel well intake. Prob. dislodged during headlight repair? Quick re-seat cleared up idle issue & got MPG back to expected. 
Jul 2011

95000 mi

US $55
Noticed slight burning smell over 3 days prior to planned service, so requested technician investigate. Discovered housing for oil filter cartridge was cracked & had minor leak. Housing replaced during oil change; no labor charged. 
Apr 2012

102000 mi

US $500
Bearing noise (sounded like a bad tire) was investigated & found to require replacement of hub assembly. 
Jan 2013

143300 mi

US $285
Left-front suspension was making an awful creaking noise. Dealer reported both tie rods were damaged (torn covers) and the left one was causing the noise. 
Nov 2013

128000 mi

US $5
Complete electrical failure when I turned key to ignition. Poof... Replaced main fuse in my driveway. 
Mar 2014

133000 mi

US $400
Left-side lower control arm bushings were shot. 
Sep 2014

143000 mi

US $350
Replaced sway bar end link that had been making tons of noise. Comment was that it was "loose". 
Jan 2015

119500 mi

US $275
Replaced split PCV hose. 
May 2015

152000 mi
Return of the CEL with same codes as before PCV repair 
Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States
Dec 2006 - Feb 2017
Mar 2006

20443 mi
CEL came on for oxygen sensor - TSB for false read - PCM software updated 
Sep 2007

33439 mi

US $444
Replace front brake rotors (266) + engine mount (178) 
Dec 2007

36729 mi

US $577
Front bushings cracked and damaged - replace all control arm bushings with bushing kit 
Apr 2008

41000 mi

US $550
Front ball joint wear. 
Jan 2011

65000 mi
Leaky front struts -replaced 
Jul 2013

85500 mi

US $200
Replaced thermostat 
Nov 2014

98000 mi
Replace alternator 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2014
Jul 2008

68000 mi

US $1400
Intake manifold gasket failure caused Check Engine Light and rough running/idle at low speed. Very costly repair, apparently very common with Mazda/Ford 2.3L 4 cyl engine. Also reflashed ECU to resolve open TSB/recall notice. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009

96000 mi

US $800
Check engine light came on. Some seals needed replaced, and the PCV valve was cracked. Also put on 4 new tires, and oil change. / tune up. 
Sep 2009

109000 mi

US $3900
Engine replaced with rebuilt, warranty engine 
Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
May 2006 - Jul 2014
Jan 2006

38000 mi
computer chip malfunction shut down the car while on highway. under warranty and was fixed. 
Nov 2009

90000 mi

US $250
oxygen sensor replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2012
Sep 2008

61000 mi

US $650
Fuel Vapor recovery system failure 
Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2010

55000 mi

US $45
Battery warning light came on. It was due to a loose connection. 
Mar 2010

55000 mi

US $630
Tailpipes and muffler separated from exhaust system  
Mazda Mazda6 in Trinidad and Tobago
Apr 2009 - Nov 2010
Aug 2009

52700 mi

$100
Engine mount, rear/firewall  "dogbone" Serpentine belt tensioner Engine mount, rear/firewall "dogbone" Serpentine belt tensioner 
Jan 2010

57760 mi
CD changer lens cleaned and mechanism repaired 
Feb 2010

58280 mi

$240
Front wheel bearings 
Apr 2010

58680 mi

$150
CD Radio/Climate Control Display 
Sep 2010

63240 mi
Driver's door lock broken spring (could not open door) 

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2003 Mazda Mazda6 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda Mazda6 in New Zealand
Aug 2016 - Dec 2021
Oct 2016

71920 mi

$485
Vibrating when idling. Concerned that the wrong oil grade contributing (topped up with 5W-40 instead of 5w-30. Early service done (was due at 117500. Liquid fill engine mount had failed. Replaced and back to smooth running. 
Nov 2021

96720 mi

$170
Split rubber boot replaced 
Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

95000 mi

US $400
Passenger side muffler and pipe was leaking keeping the car from passing emissions. 
Mazda Mazda6 in Victoria, Australia
Dec 2011 - Aug 2014
Feb 2013

79140 mi

A $607
Alternator replaced 

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