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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%)
Chart based on 58 repairs.
2008 Mazda Mazda6 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jul 201142000 miUS $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. | ||
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201755000 miUS $500 | water pump slight leak engine mount replacement | ||
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Feb 2018 - May 2018 | |||
| May 2018126000 miUS $356 | Rotors were warped. Both rotors and pads replaced with brake fluid flush | ||
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201272000 mi | Right headlight broke down | ||
| Oct 201272000 miUS $400 | Loud sound and little more vibration than usual at start. I checked this with 2 dealer and 1 mechanics, they said there is nothing wrong. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201678200 miUS $560 | Came out needing additional work related to emissions. | ||
| Jul 201788145 miUS $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 201785000 miUS $274 | Drivers window repair motor | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201585000 miUS $270 | Transmission switch died. Car wont go into P and as a result wont start. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 201289000 miUS $850 | Replaced struts and shocks | ||
| Oct 201295200 miUS $410 | Replaced front right wheel bearing Replaced right rear brake caliper | ||
| May 2013103300 miUS $150 | Replaced failed valve cover gasket. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 201147500 miUS $50 | ECM Reset | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2023 | |||
| Jun 201260000 miUS $100 | Refrigerant leaked out while car was left sitting for months. Added stop-leak and more refrigerant. | ||
| Jun 201785000 miUS $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 201893000 miUS $5 | Top of dashboard storage box- hinge connection, not hinge itself, broke and needed to be glued back together | ||
| Feb 2022111000 miUS $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 2023114000 miUS $322 | Replaced high pressure hose that leaked at a clamp end. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jul 201022000 mi | Air Conditioner makes a buzzing noise when on, dealer said there was a recall and replaced part for free. Air Conditioner makes a buzzing noise when on, dealer said there was a recall and replaced part for free. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jul 201125000 mi | Release button for parking brake handle broke off. Entire parking brake handle was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201125000 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 New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201577000 miUS $40 | 1 TPMS module leaking air - replaced with rubber stem | ||
| Sep 201684000 miUS $65 | Tires flat due to leak at TPMS sensor valve stem - had to replace tires as well. | ||
| Oct 201685000 miUS $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 South Carolina, United States May 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201143000 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 201150000 mi | A/C cycled on/off rapidly when car at idle or accelerating. System was overcharged. Bled off excess refrigerant. | ||
| Sep 201157000 miUS $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 201163000 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 201393000 miUS $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 2014US $30 | Hid headlight bulbs were color shifting due to age and needed replacement. Bought replacement hid bulbs online and replaced myself. | ||
| Aug 2014101400 miUS $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 2015115000 miUS $250 | Power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. Belt tensioner seized up. | ||
| Nov 2016143800 miUS $300 | Replaced cloudy/yellowing headlight assemblies | ||
| Apr 2017148000 miUS $767 | Front struts were replaced while diagnosing noise from steering column/front end. | ||
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Missouri, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201766000 miUS $140 | CV Joint was leaking, and replaced. Power steering hose was leaking | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Feb 2016112300 miUS $600 | Front left wheel bearing needed | ||
| Dec 2016116000 miUS $180 | Headlights have become very foggy with age. Failed safety inspection. Sanded, buffed, polished. | ||
| Apr 2017117000 miUS $625 | Rotors very rusted out and one bent/warped. Replaced all four and pads | ||
| Mar 2020146000 miUS $900 | Brakes were no longer making contact. Needed complete new rotors, calipers, pads on rear wheels | ||
| Oct 2021150000 miUS $70 | Wheel bearing | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $350 | Radiator leaking, was replaced for $350 including labor. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Victoria, Australia Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022164300 miA $190 | electrical ignition system electrical distributor | ||
2008 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Mar 2016117000 miUS $300 | Repaired AC system leak be replacing a hose and O-ring. Replaced right rear wheel bearing | ||
| Jun 2016119000 miUS $850 | Sway bar links, front lower control arms replaced. | ||
2007.5 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| Mazda in South Africa Sep 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201290540 miR 3200 | normal service, and catalytic convertor engine light constantly on. problem still persists. Too expensive to replace the convertor. | ||
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