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2008 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (12%)

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 repair cost distribution

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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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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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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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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 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 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 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 California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Apr 2011 47500 mi US $50	ECM Reset

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 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.

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 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.

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Mazda Mazda6 in Victoria, Australia Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 164300 mi A $190	electrical ignition system electrical distributor

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 Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013 US $350	Radiator leaking, was replaced for $350 including labor.

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

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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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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 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 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 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 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 Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - May 2013
Feb 2013 65300 mi US $100	Timing Chain replaced

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 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 82400 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 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

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 Quebec, Canada Jun 2009 - Oct 2009
Sep 2009 19840 mi	Turbo seals replaced to fix oil leak.

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 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 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 Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2013
Nov 2009 13000 mi	Passenger side power door lock does not function.

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 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

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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 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

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 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...

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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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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

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

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Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States - Sep 2007
Sep 2007 3500 mi	Warranty Repair - Center Console cover defective & replaced

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 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 Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2018
Mar 2016 171000 mi US $450	Thermostat replacement

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 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 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.

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 District of Columbia, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 105000 mi US $750	intake sensors shot, both replaced

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 Hawaii, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013 102200 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 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.

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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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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 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 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 Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 81840 mi	Rust, again, despite dealer "repair".

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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 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.

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 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)

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 New Jersey, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017 86348 mi US $100	Thermostat, coolant, and serpentine belt replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in California, United States Feb 2017 - Sep 2017
May 2017 78000 mi US $800	Replaced engine mount

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 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 California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015 136000 mi US $450	Driver side rear axle broke

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 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 Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013	Power take off (t-case) exploded. Smoking K04 turbocharger.

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 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 Iowa, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
Jul 2013 69000 mi US $2000	Third gear sequencer shot

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 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.

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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 62660 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 Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States May 2012 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012 73100 mi US $50	recharge AC replace alternator

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 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

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Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2012
Sep 2008 33000 mi	Replace leaking oil pan gasket under warranty.

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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Massachusetts, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015 112500 mi US $825	rear pads, rotors & calipers serpentine belt replacement and a gasket leak

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 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 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.

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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.

Mazda Mazda6 in Kansas, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 45000 mi	oil pan leak

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.

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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 Texas, United States Dec 2017 - May 2018
Mar 2018 156000 mi US $1650	Replaced engine due to cracks in multiple cylinders.

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 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 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 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 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 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 North Carolina, United States - Mar 2006
Mar 2006 13000 mi	Transaxle slippage. Repaired under warranty.

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 Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2018
Mar 2015 170000 mi	Driver headlight out and wiper blades needed replacement

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 78120 mi C $300	Oxygen sensor replaced

Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 227000 mi	Replaced Valve Cover Gasket

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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).

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 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 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.

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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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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 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 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 43320 mi	Hatch struts worn out

Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013 106640 mi C $449	Water pump failed.

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.

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 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.

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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 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

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.

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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!

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 122500 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.

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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 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 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 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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Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States Nov 2006 - Dec 2015
Jun 2015 100000 mi US $200	Coolant sensor

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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.

Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 31000 mi US $1900	Had to have CV Joints replaced

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Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 49600 mi C $350	air intake hose cracked

Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013 72000 mi US $600	Something with cylinders

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 Ohio, United States Aug 2007 - May 2010
Nov 2007 30500 mi	A ticking noise under acceleration was repaired under a technical service bulletin.

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 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

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Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 37200 mi	Fan module replacement.

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 126300 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 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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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.

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 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 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.

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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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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 United Arab Emirates Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014 139780 mi C $523	Wheel bearing worn.

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 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 63100 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 Utah, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 108000 mi US $350	The thermostat was stuck open.

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

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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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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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 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 Alberta, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 C $150	Badly stuck lifter. Was repaired with degreaser.

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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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 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 Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jul 2019
Sep 2017 113460 mi C $460	Seized rear caliper, replaced both rear calipers, pads, rotors.

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 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 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.

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.

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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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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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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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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.

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 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

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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 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 California, United States Oct 2005 - Jun 2011
Oct 2005 10005 mi	Replaced defective cooling fan control module under warranty

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 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 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 British Columbia, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Jan 2015 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 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

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 Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 45880 mi C $300	Oil pan cover.

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 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.

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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 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 81300 mi 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 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 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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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 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 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.

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 California, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2016
Jan 2015 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 Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2013 126700 mi US $90	Mass air intake hose had to be replaced.

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 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

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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 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 Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 105000 mi US $165	Replaced battery, removed rattling heat shield

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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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.

Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2009
Jan 2009 67000 mi US $500	Muffler had to be replaced due to rust.

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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 Alberta, Canada Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 79980 mi C $600	alternator failed, replaced. battery 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 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 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 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 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 May 2016 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017 78000 mi US $150	Replace Alternator

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Mar 2015 131440 mi C $200	Replace front left wheel bearing

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 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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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.

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 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 70000 mi	Paint peeling on trunk.

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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2012
May 2007 48000 mi	Air conditioning and ventilation, repair

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 Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - Feb 2009
Jul 2008 67000 mi US $552	Throttle body had to be replaced.

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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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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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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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