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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 |
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. | |
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. | |
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. |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | ||
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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