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2006 Mazda Mazda6 Problems and Repair Histories

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2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Vermont, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 33000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 42000 1200 Hesitation resulting from poor fuel pressure from fuel pump. 
Jun 2011 52000 0 Dust boot on front suspension 
Sep 2011 56000 275 Thermostat and temperature gushed were replaced. 
Mar 2012 61000 380 Wheel bearing front right wheel was leaking 
Apr 2012 62000 350 Replace rear shocks 
Feb 2013 76500 135 Boot cover replaced 
Mar 2013 77000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 9000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 44000 0 Faulty EGR valve causing CEL to come on 
Feb 2011 47000 430 Bushings replaced on front sway bar. Repair not entirely successful. 
Mar 2013 59000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 48000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 58000 100 Drivers side rear shock leaking/blown 
Jul 2011 68000 5000 Transfer case had a minor leak when sold. Also bought rear shock but never replaced it. 

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 72000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 74000 199 Front brake pads were replaced, rotors did not neeed resurfacing. Secound problem was a dead battery, thought it was alternator, but turned out the year old battery was junk. 
Sep 2010 78000 249 The front right wheel bearing was replaced. Than the car was aligned. 
Mar 2011 87000 560 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. 
May 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in West Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 12000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 14000 0 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 0 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 Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 13000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 23000 750 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 0 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 0 Returned again for engine hesitation and shuddering under moderate acceleration. Dealer replaced boost solenoid tube, which was found to be cracked. Problem resolved. 
May 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 2000   First odometer entry
Oct 2006 3000 0 CEL thrown for a bad Tumble Control Valve. New intake manifold was ordered and replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 0 Differential seal leaking at the driver side rear axle, light seepage. Repair was covered under power train warranty just before expiring. 
Mar 2012 56000 120 Weak battery needed replacement (Was original batter still) 
Jul 2012 66300 100 Passenger side rear differential seal seeping 
Mar 2013 75000 100 Replaced worn front sway bar links and bushings 

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 22000   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 38000 0 Replace clogged EGR valve, free under 7yr CA smog warranty 

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 0 ECU Flash to correct loss of power. Covered under warranty 
Mar 2007 0 Clutch assembly was replaced. Covered under warranty 
May 2007 0 Repaired driver's side front window. Covered under warranty 
Oct 2007 0 Turbo was replaced. Blown seal causing the car to smoke. Replaced under warranty 
Aug 2008 0 Excessive engine knock. Broke 1 spark plug and fouled the other 3. Plugs replaced under warranty 

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 43000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 51700 0 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 800 Valve seal cover leaking and replaced. Differential seal leaking and replaced. Replaced failed passenger side engine mount. 
Feb 2013 57000 0 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 Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2012 106000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 106000 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 Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 93620   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 94820 1500 Replaced timing chain and VVT actuator on purchase of vehicle. Was an expected repair when I purchased the car. 
Mar 2013 118420   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 49000   First odometer entry
May 2012 70500 2000 new tires, discs, pads, brake lines (the last preventive because the brakes were being taken apart anyway) 
Mar 2013 79000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 43000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 46000 0 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 630 EGR valve went bad 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 27000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 43000 190 Replaced belt tensioner. 
Jul 2011 45000 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 47500 500 Front Brake pads and rotors replaced. Caliper was sticking. Calipers were serviced. 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 13000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 19000 0 O2 Sensor malfunction. 
May 2008 23000 0 Sputter under heavy acceleration. 
Aug 2010 45000 0 Rust on front edge of hood. Hood was replaced and painted under warranty. 
May 2011 54000 80 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 90 Replaced drivers rear caliper due to seizing on the rotor in cold or rainy conditions. 
Jul 2012 66300 200 Abs sensor wire stripped and caliper was seizing again. 
Mar 2013 74000 0 Performed tsb for steering clunk. 

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 4000   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 5000 0 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. 
Oct 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 11160   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 13020 0 weeping between engine oil pan and transmission, tech originally dismissed as old assembly oil. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 17000   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 48000 0 Transaxle seal damaged, replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2006 2000   First odometer entry
Jan 2008 26000 0 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. 
Dec 2012 77000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Oklahoma, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2007 8000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 11000 0 very smokey oil, smoke occasionally extreme; replaced turbo 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda MazdaSpeed6 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 8000   First odometer entry
Mar 2007 9000 0 trunk button for trunk lock did not work--ordered new one 
Apr 2007 10000 0 New button for trunk lock installed. 
Sep 2007 18000 0 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 0 Whining noise when turning steering wheel, loss of power steering fluid. Steering gear replaced. 
Mar 2008 27000 0 Smart key was not working all the time - trunk antenna and lock replaced. 
May 2012 115500 0 New rear brake pads 
Apr 2013 130000 300 New spark plugs and oil 

 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 73160   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 94240 0 2 rear shocks wear leaking, 1really bad the other minor. Replaced all 4 shocks with Bilstiens. 
Jul 2012 97960 500 Replaced rotors and pads on all 4 corners. 

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 62000   First odometer entry
May 2012 62400 2000 entire brake system repair, 4 disc, pads water pump leaking leaking head gasket catalytic converter noisy 
Jun 2012 62620 250 warning light of the engine on 
Aug 2012 62620 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. 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 26000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 42000 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.  
Sep 2011 56000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 20000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 31000 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. 
Mar 2013 41000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 69000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 72700 50 recharge AC replace alternator 
Dec 2012 73000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 19840   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 21700 400 Rotors and pads front and rear totally shot at only 32,000kms. Vehicle was bought at end of model year and probably sat on a lot for that time. We used upgraded pads and rotors from stock as stock brakes seem to underperform on this heavy wagon 
Sep 2011 50840 0 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 54320 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 130 Have had 2 Motomaster batteries die in one week. 
Dec 2012 63860 350 Suffered sporadic no-start condition. Starter replaced and problem has not reoccurred. 
Apr 2013 71300   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 37000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 39000 200 Defective drive belt pulley Oil seal leak 
Mar 2013 65000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 78000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 78000 0 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 
Jan 2012 78000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 54000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 56000 700 AC system leak on high pressure hose. Replaced. Oil pan leak, gasket replaced 
Feb 2012 61300 413 Cooling flange cracked Engine Mounts and strut loosened 
Apr 2013 74000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 0 Replace leaking oil pan gasket under warranty. 
Jul 2012 79000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 15000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 16000 0 Lumbar in driver seat broken..part replaced. 
Jan 2009 32000 0 CEL came on. Loose fuel cap triggered CEL. 
Apr 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2013 70060   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 70680 220 Oil pressure sensor was replaced. 
Mar 2013 71300 445 Timing belt tensioner. 

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 2000 0 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. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 41540   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 57360 15 Headlight replacement. 
Apr 2012 81220 230 Exhaust flex pipe rusted. Replaced. 
Mar 2013 92380   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 11000   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 43000 0 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 0 Brakes were pulsing due to warped rotors. Rotors were re-surfaced. A leaking motor mount was discovered by mechanic. Part had to be ordered first in order to fix. Motor mount replaced. 
Feb 2010 61000 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 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 164 Knock Sensor went bad again. 
Dec 2010 75000 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. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in New Mexico, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 0 Warranty replacement of transmission. Auto would downshift to 1st at speed when engaging passing gear. 
May 2010 37000 232 Front rotors warped, noticeable shake when braking from speed. 
Jun 2010 38000 0 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 0 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 940 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 0 Replaced RF constant velocity joint boot due to cracking observed during routine transmission service. 

 

Mazda Mazda6 in New Mexico, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 67000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 67000 0 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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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 36000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 45000 0 oil pan leak 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 36000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 0 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 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2012 110360   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 110660 150 Front spark plug popped out of the engine for no reason, have to put a helicoil. No other colateral demage, i got lucky. 
Jan 2013 111600   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan

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

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 29000   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 36000 0 Clock shorted out. Would not keep time 
Sep 2010 66000 70 Gas cap and evap check valve 
Dec 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2006 0 Transaxle slippage. Repaired under warranty. 

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Israel
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 51460   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 57660 0 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 0 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 350 The bent Sway bar was replaced. 
May 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 29000   First odometer entry
May 2012 50000 50 Needed recharge of AC 
Mar 2013 56000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 64000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 68000 300 New shocks and front struts. 
Oct 2010 88000 0 The MAF sensor, the PCV hose, and the gas cap were replaced. 
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 35000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 54000 102 Replaced the original battery 
Mar 2013 59000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

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

Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 70000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 76700 95 Replace front lightbulb, which requires major sub-assembly removal/replacement on this vehicle. 
Mar 2013 80000 60 Hatchback struts failed, needed replacing 

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 84 Replaced O2 sensor myself with new one from local auto store. Simple switch. 
May 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 30000   First odometer entry
May 2009 51000 430 Cable for driver's seat lumbar adjustment broke so the lumbar support was replaced. 
Apr 2011 73300 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 43 Replaced hatchback lift supports. 
Mar 2013 97000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 53940   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 106640 449 Water pump failed. 

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 36000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 70000 160 bad bushing 
Oct 2011 76700 200 Bad bushing 
Dec 2011 80000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 17000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 19300 0 Warranty Repair of Driver's Seat Lumbar Support 
Mar 2010 25000 80 Front-end Alignment 
Jul 2011 42300 300 Replace Rear Transmission Mount 
Dec 2011 45000 59 Replaced Hatch Lift Supports 
Jan 2012 59 Had to replace Lift Supports for Hatch. 
Mar 2012 50000 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 58000 874 Oil leak from around valve covers. Replaced valve covers, gaskets and seals. 
Mar 2013 63000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2006 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 18000 0 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 2010 44000 720 Had Front & rear brake rotors replaced. All were warped beyond repairing. Car had heavy pulsing thru pedal when brakes applied. Service Manager advised the brake pads, though, looked like new. Said he is seeing many, many more newer cars having this. 
Mar 2013 75000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 96100   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 97340 250 Tie rod 
Mar 2011 99200 100 replace water pump,  crank seal, oil pan seal,  drive axle seal,  and fuel return vapor solenoid.  
Sep 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch

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

Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 41000   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 46000 600 Noticed a vibration when braking from higher speeds, during a delayed 30K service, was told that the rotors were worn and would need to be replaced, but that not needed to be done immediately. 
Dec 2008 51000 0 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 0 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. 
Apr 2009 61000 896 Had warped rotors replaced during scheduled 60K mile service. 
May 2011 110000 600 Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. 
Oct 2012 134000 1000 Had the wheel bearing replaced as it had started to wear out. Had the axle replaced in addition to wheel bearing. Had front brake pads replaced Mechanic discovered lower control arm bushing was torn and replaced part during rest of service. 
Mar 2013 141000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 54560   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 55780 300 Rotor 
Jun 2012 57040   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 6820   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 24180 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! 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 12000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 100000 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 
Mar 2013 107000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 76260   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 86800 500 Front Brakes only 70% contact area. Rear worn out 
Feb 2013 89240 600 Parking break locking up. Replaced parking brake cable. 
Mar 2013 89900   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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