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2009 Mazda Mazda6 repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 214 repairs.
2009 Mazda Mazda6 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 155 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 2014115320 mi | at 165000 km the air conditioning stopped working. Est cost was thousands from the mazda dealer. at 180,000km the tranny started have problems from 3rd to 4th gear. Est on repair is 2500 and up. I will trade the car | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201632000 miUS $140 | Right passenger side wheel; broken valve core replaced. | ||
| Sep 201733000 miUS $800 | Front Brake Pads & Rotors changed while brand new tires (4) were installed. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201588000 miUS $430 | Transmission fluid LINERS rusted thru .. needed new liners. Mechanic stated that New England weather contributed to this problem. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201679000 miUS $200 | Leaking hose from power steering pump. Replaced both in and out hoses | ||
| Jan 2017US $120 | Exhaust gasket leaking | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201231200 mi | drivers side electric seat failed to work continously | ||
| Jun 201767000 mi | blown head gasket did not repair total loss. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013 | Right front bumper clip came lose, resulting in the bumper to stick out | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Sep 201222000 mi | Volume knob not functioning. Turning the knob doesn't change the volume. Luckily, steering wheel mounted controls were still working. | ||
| Jan 201342500 miUS $155 | Car wouldn't start after sitting for 3+ days or if I had to start the car multiple times within short period. Battery had been tested twice by two places and confirmed to be good. Dealer replaced battery but never proved battery at fault. | ||
| Jun 201334000 miUS $45 | Front bumper seams misaligned with hood of the car. Body clips missing / broken. Dealer tried but doesn't have body shop specialists and every time they put the clips in and reseated the bumper the clips would break or come out. | ||
| Jan 201446000 miUS $45 | Front bumper was a little loose at the seam where it meets the quarterpanel and hood. Purely cosmetic. Mazda redesigned the bracket so I bought it online and the dealer installed it for no charge. | ||
| Jan 201736800 miUS $115 | Exhaust leak | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Oregon, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 20107000 mi | Noticed high/tight vibration in all gears at specific RMP's. Vibration is also audible and only present in anything other than very light to light acceleration. Dealer tested and verified and claims is it a charateristic of the car. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 20092000 mi | Foam pushing up between dash and front windshield Fuel pump replaced | ||
| Dec 20093000 mi | Overhead Console missing screws from Factory, causing rattles. Dealer added appropriate hardware. Heat shield in engine bay was causing rattle at highway speeds. Dealer removed and reattached correctly. Sirius satellite radio will kick out every so often 3 - 4 times since purchase. Will get Com Err on display and have to turn off car then restart to get the SAT option to work. Was told to contact Sirius for resolution. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Jun 20091000 mi | The rear seat material wasn't properly attached. Problem easily fixed by the dealer. | ||
| Jul 20092100 mi | Rear left side door needed adjustment. It was sticking out about 1/8" (3mm) compared to the rest of the body. Easily adjusted by the dealer. Rear left side door needed adjustment. It was sticking out about 1/8" (3mm) compared to the rest of the body. Easily adjusted by the dealer. | ||
| Sep 201020000 mi | Defective Power Outlets. power adapters can get stuck. Power Outlets are to be replaced with an updated design. | ||
| Sep 201571000 miUS $20 | Rear left/driver side exhaust bolts sheared off. Muffler and pipes are fine. Bolts needed to be removed and replaced. Maybe due to salt thaw of the midwest. | ||
| Aug 201791000 miUS $300 | Front Brakes and Oil Change | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States May 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 20098000 mi | Apparently there is a TSB for a purge valve? My car sounded like a diesel from when I took delivery of it, more so from outside the car when idling. Loud tapping/knocking sound. Parts dept diagnosed it as a purge valve. To be replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 20099000 mi | Excessive noise at idle, diagnosed as a purge valve, parts were ordered and took 4 weeks to arrive, dealer installed/replaced parts, problem solved. Foam seal at base of windshield where meets dashpad was coming out. Apparently the adhesive failed and foam seal shifted and was bunching up. Dealer had factory rep inspect car and authorize a fix. Parts ordered, arrived next day and installed. | ||
| Jan 201015000 mi | Once car is warmed up I have an erratic idle. Dealer checked fuel pressure and fuel maps and cleaned throttle body. Sent me home. Problem resurfaced next day. | ||
| Feb 201015600 mi | Car returned for erratic idle. Dealer checked fuel pressure, replaced fuel pump relay, replaced throttle body, replaced alternator, reset fuel trims and replaced the powertrain control module. Idle is fixed and now rock steady. | ||
| Feb 201129300 mi | while in for routine maintenance (oil change, brakes) technician noticed a small transmission leak - fixed with a new O ring seal. | ||
| Mar 201130000 mi | Dealer replaced front strut "tops" to cure a knocking sound when going over bumps. They indicated that Mazda had a revised part to solve an apparent problem. | ||
| Jun 201135000 mi | Same problem as I had earlier...the foam rubber seal at the base of the windshield/dashpad seems to unglue and begin pushing up to where it is visible. Dealer affected the same repair as before, replacing seal. | ||
| Sep 201593000 miUS $1200 | Air would intermittantly blow hot. Replaced radiator and tstat. Didnt repair...replaced fan module. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201124000 mi | also key fob not recognized, replaced transmitter. Adjusted auto headlights to most sensitive position. new electrical circuits(???) to stop dash and nav lights from going out after car wash or heavy rains. also key fob not recognized...fixed. Also adjusted auto headlights to most sensitive position | ||
| Jan 201523800 miUS $300 | repait leather on driver seat worn and torn | ||
| Apr 201548000 mi | dash material by passenger airbag area melting | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018136000 mi | Car theft system would not allow car to start | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Oct 20084000 mi | Destination point on nav is always off from the actual place, typically off by a few house #. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 201435000 miUS $202 | Battery would not hold a charge. Batter replaced. Part no. 0000-80-6096-WB | ||
| Dec 201438000 miUS $360 | Purge valve solenoid replaced. Part no. CA07-20-370H | ||
| Jun 201544000 miUS $400 | Throttle Body Harness replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201246000 miUS $454 | Car stopped running and started stumbling. Had to be towed twice to garage then to dealer. Trouble code indicated throttle body actuator open/closed. Replaced TB - car stopped again after 60 miles. Dealer reprogrammed PCM and road tested. | ||
| Jun 201250000 mi | Car stumbled and stopped. Towed to dealer. The Power Control Module was determined to be faulty and was replaced and reprogrammed. Unbelievably technically challenging. This repair was covered by warranty. Dealer support spectacular! | ||
| Jul 201479800 mi | Second dead battery in three years | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201126300 mi | Lumbar wheel broken, drivers seat cushion replaced Seat bottom replaced and lumbar wheel fixed. | ||
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Aug 201662000 miC $57 | A/C gave out completely one day. No leak detected but apparently empty of HFC134. Booked an appointment and had it refilled, in and out in less than an hour | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Maine, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 20091000 mi | At delivery, paint defect noted on hood by dealer & me. bought car out of state, advised to take to local dealer. Local dealer took photos & called back same day to inform me that I had to take back to selling dealer so I called mazda - waiting reply | ||
| Nov 2009100 mi | Mazda agreed to repair paint defect under warranty. Repairs completed by non-selling dealer. Hesitation/hiccup happen when driving in any gear/speed but most prominent when under very light throttle or at initial throttle when coasting. ECU was reflashed but issue still occurs. Mazda working with other owners to diagnois & find repair. | ||
| Apr 20104500 mi | brought car in again for hesitation/misfire issue. Mazda put data recorder on it, but claims that engine performing as designed. Possibily proceeding with lemon law claim as car appears to have design defect. | ||
| Jul 20107500 mi | CV joint/half shaft failure. covered under warranty 7500 miles on car. No mods - all work done @ dealer CV joint repair- after dealer confirmed issue, part order, arrived but was defective so 2nd replacement part ordered and 10 days after diagnosis repair made under warranty | ||
| Nov 201344000 mi | Door lock screws came loose, mazda issued recall | ||
| Dec 201458000 miUS $275 | Car had been making unusual noise going over bumps, had been in once before but unable to diagnosis. Ride w/tech & inspection confirmed end links | ||
| Dec 201571000 mi | Tech confirmed steering hitch/looseness but not cause at this point. Further review required | ||
| May 201677000 mi | Took car to 2nd mazda dealer for same steering suspension issue. Dealer advised that there is a wear spot on steering column, claims no safety issue but instead of repair suggested I move steering wheel off spot as remedy. Pursuing w/mazda. | ||
| Oct 201680800 miUS $200 | connection rusted out - local muffler shop welded it back together. | ||
| Jun 201788000 miUS $2500 | the front engine cradle rusted out to the point that I could not safely drive the car. Mazda was asked to provide support for the repair but declined. While car was in - a rear wheel bearing was also discovered to have gone bad and that was replaced as well. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 20101240 mi | PCM flash | ||
| Jan 201837200 miC $30 | Oil and transmission fluid change | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 201327000 miUS $70 | CV joints inspected, one halfshaft replaced under warranty. Bolt missing from coolant hose bracket, replaced. | ||
| Apr 201328300 miUS $150 | Replaced faulty clutch master cylinder. | ||
| Mar 201449000 miUS $200 | Button on parking brake lever fell out, entire assembly replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 201019000 mi | Sunglasses holder door was broken. Discovered approximately 6 mo. after purchase. Waited until service inspection to rectify. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| Apr 20092000 mi | Loose wire on one of the front wheel speed sensor harnesses. This caused the ABS, Traction Control, Stability Control and Cruise Control lights to come on / functions to not work. | ||
| Aug 201027000 mi | Lumbar support on driver seat not working. Mechanism separated from the adjustment handle. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201110000 mi | button on emergency brake broke off - covered by warranty. could still use brake, just had to push finger in a bit to release it. | ||
| Aug 202183000 miUS $1200 | Clutch was replaced - this was just due to wear and tear, and not related to defects. Teaching kids to drive a manual is fun! | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201012400 mi | 12 Volt adapter in console not working. Originally not accepted as a problem by dealer, but had to prove it was not functional. Then dealer ordered a new series of parts. | ||
| Dec 201253940 miC $210 | Replaced the manufacturer supplied battery as it would no longer hold a charge. | ||
| Jul 201479140 miC $540 | Worn wheel bearing and 4 wheel alignment. As well as factory recalls applied | ||
| Mar 2016108500 miC $2000 | changed the clutch plate, main bearing, main seal changed rear shocks | ||
| Mar 2017115940 miC $1000 | Replaced both rear shock absorbers | ||
| May 2018139500 miC $287 | Rusted exhaust gasket between resonator and muffler where pipes join | ||
| Nov 2021151900 miC $1200 | brake rotors and pads, oil change, | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jan 201894860 mi | airbag module changed under warranty | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Arizona, United States Aug 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
| May 201776000 miUS $200 | replaced tie rods - inner and outer | ||
| Jun 201891000 miUS $50 | Replaced worn front endlinks, fixed clunking noise in front | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Washington, United States May 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201128000 mi | Parking brake button snapped off. Still works, but disengaging the brake required poking a finger inside the brake lever and pushing remaining plastic stub. Dealer replaced brake lever assembly under warranty with in-stock part. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - May 2021 | |||
| Jan 20119920 mi | The check engine light would not go out and engine would idle at different revs while in park and sounded like a diesel. Dealer diagnosed and fixed the problem by reflashing the ECM. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201014000 miUS $80 | Glove box was hard to close. Dampening device was not working and was replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201773160 miC $800 | Worn out rear wheel bearing, replaced both sides. Replaced both rear calipers due to stuck caliper on both sides with torn boot on Driver's side Replace pads + rotors on rear wheels to go with new calipers in previous repair. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in South Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201278000 miUS $100 | Check Airbag light flashed a 23 code. The weight sensor in the passenger seat had its' electrical connector cleaned. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 201356080 miC $579 | Left front wheel bearing | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 20099920 miC $47 | Right front bumper cover clip failed - as temperature rose, it would "pop out" from under the headlight. | ||
| Sep 200913020 mi | Steering 'clunk'-greased spline. | ||
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 201249000 miUS $5 | Plastic shield under body on passenger side had a missing fastener that continually made a flapping sound at highway speeds. I installed a new nylon fastener. | ||
| Jul 201361300 miUS $100 | the valve stem on the rear wheel corroded and broke such that air could not be added. Had to replace the complete tire pressure sensor monitor. | ||
| Feb 201472000 miUS $100 | ANOTHER corroded valve stem. the valve stem on the front wheel corroded and broke such that air could not be added. Had to replace the complete tire pressure sensor monitor. | ||
| Mar 201586000 mi | The valve cover gasket was leaking oil so it was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201598000 miUS $240 | Front right wheel bearing was worn out and needed replacement. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017US $125 | Battery was nearly 5 years old and needed replacement. | ||
| May 2017115000 miUS $1100 | Tie rod and control arms were replaced due to excess play. | ||
| Dec 2017119000 miUS $91 | The upper ceiling console plastic had deteriorated and crumbled. The sunglasses holder had fallen completely out. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Georgia, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| May 201266000 mi | transmission had to have a repair for fluid when under high pressure in system would overflow fluid from dipstick. Fix was to add another transmission cooler. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - May 2022 | |||
| Oct 201789000 miUS $44 | Seat heater switch failed. Not easy to remove without getting into the lower dash. | ||
| Dec 2021132000 miUS $127 | I replaced the left CV Axle | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in United Arab Emirates Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 201695440 mi¤40 | The AC was bowing hot air, ac recharge solved the issue | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Dec 201496720 miC $140 | Car would not start after it remained idle for 6 weeks. Got a boost but the battery would not hold the charge. Battery was replaced. | ||
| Oct 2016129580 miC $660 | Passenger side temperature sensor failed | ||
| Jun 2017143840 miC $360 | AC condenser was leaking | ||
| May 2018157480 miC $600 | Condenser has a leak. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 201570000 miUS $600 | 2 TPMS sensors failed at the same time. I replaced all 4 TPMS sensors being afraid it will happen again. Sensors are made by Continental (REDI sensors) and there is a known Service Bulletin (no recall) but many people complained about it. 2 TPMS sensors failed at the same time. I replaced all 4 TPMS sensors being afraid it will happen again. Sensors are made by Continental (REDI sensors) and there is a known Service Bulletin (no recall) but many people complained about it. | ||
| Jun 201789800 miUS $50 | Replaced the serpentine belt | ||
| Aug 201791000 mi | Replaced front rotors& brake pads due to regular wear Replaced wheel bearing due to TSB | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201243500 mi | window jam | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 201465720 miC $80 | Front headlights replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 20092480 mi | AC is blowing hot air intermittently. I took to shop while problem was occurring, but dealer could not replicate once car was in shop. It is occurring 1/15 times I drive the car. Waiting for problem to occur more frequently before taking back to dealer | ||
| Apr 20109500 mi | AC blows hot air if not on the lowest temp (15*). If set to 15.5 or hotter AC blows hot air. This only happens when using straight AC, if using auto climate the AC does not blow hot air regardless of what the temp is set to. Dealership created TSB | ||
| May 20109300 mi | Engine light on. Part related to emissions control replaced. Engine light is off now. | ||
| Dec 201124800 mi | AC only works when temp is set to lowest temp (15*) otherwise blows hot air. Heater always blows at the hottest temp (32*) regardless of what temp is set to. A/C compressor was ordered. Returned to have AC compressor installed. Did not fix problem. Dealer ordered entire HVAC control unit. Will bring back to dealer when part arrives. | ||
| Jan 20127440 mi | AC only works when temp is set to lowest temp (15*) otherwise blows hot air. Heater always blows at the hottest temp (32*) regardless of what temp is set to. Replaced A/C & Heat control unit. Problem not resolved. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200914260 mi | Passenger side vent sticking. replaced the vent. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201015000 mi | The autoshift shifter on my 6 does not return to the up position. It has become sticky. The dealer lubed it, but that did not fix the problem. Not a serious problem, but the car's got 15,000 on it! | ||
| Dec 201016000 mi | Dealer decided to completely replace the sticky shifter knob. Ordered on a Monday, in by Tuesday, and I picked the car up Tuesday night... Works fine now. | ||
| Oct 201125000 mi | Replaced light bar on spoiler... Probably cosmetic,but the car is still under warranty, and would not pass PA inspection. | ||
| Apr 201228500 mi | Some TSB about the grease used in the calipers that creates suction when the brakes are released, which makes a clicking sound... Does not affect how the car drives. | ||
| Jun 201340000 miUS $245 | The amount of travel on the button located on the emergency brake had become very small. It seemed as if it would eventually be impossible to disengage the brake. | ||
| Feb 201447000 miUS $430 | Mechanic found .004 in of runout on right front wheel hub. Replaced both wheel bearing and hub. | ||
| Nov 201455700 mi | About every other week, my car will not shift from 3rd to 4th. My mechanic suspects some sensor that until it fails completely, cannot be fixed. | ||
| Jul 2022132000 miUS $55 | The car alarm goes off for no reason. Some days, it will go off 3 or 4 times. OR, it can go several days with nothing. We have no pattern. The mechanic cannot recreate it. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 200915000 mi | Power outlet stopped working. Replaced fuse and re-wired. | ||
| May 201025000 mi | Bluetooth microphone was not working properly. Dealer found TSB which indicated a new mic. needed to be installed along w/ new software. | ||
| Aug 201031000 mi | Passenger seat rattled when empty. Dealer took apart and fixed. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Florida, United States May 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201012000 mi | Glove compartment damper lost pressure resulting in very slow compartment door release. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Oman Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201145880 mi | Just changing the computer parts | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201018600 mi | Replaced all of the valve stems. The dealer said the guys at Jiffy Lube must have damaged them as they were adjusting the tire pressure. We had two of them blow out at the same time at a gas station while adding air. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Dec 20086000 mi | The walk away lock personalization feature that was supposed to be activated during my previous scheduled maintainance visit was , in fact not activated. This trip to the shop remedied the problem. | ||
| Jan 20099000 miUS $40 | HID right headlight gives off yellow (incandecscent)color while left side gives off white (flourescent) color. Service manager stated that there IS NO problem. "There was road salt on the lense". I will revisit this with the dealer. | ||
| Feb 200910000 mi | Also build problem found. One Xenon headlight assembly and one halogen headlight assembly installed in car. Mazda promises to correct. | ||
| Mar 200911000 mi | Replaced halogen headlight assembly with xenon headlight assembly (build problem) | ||
| Feb 201026000 mi | Sound from stereo would not come on for the first few minutes of driving and then kick in normally. Radio was replaced (did not fix problem). Amp was ordered and replaced at a subsequent visit. Problem resolved New Bose amp installed to solve sound issue. Problem resolved | ||
| Oct 201038300 mi | Low tire warning light (TPMS) light came on. Problem was tip of valve stem (driver side rear) fell off and needed to be replaced. Extended warranted (GE Cap) honored repair that would have been approx $150 out of pocket. 1 hr in shop. | ||
| Jun 201151000 mi | Steering wheel volume control malfunction. Volume up changes channel:volume down raises volume. Problem is intermitent but more prvalent now. | ||
| Mar 201268000 mi | non specific rattling sound coming from right rear door area at highway speeds 60mph + | ||
| Nov 201277200 miUS $350 | muffler sounded loud. There was a loose part that had to be replaced not the muffler or pipes...i.e clamps/bolts | ||
| Apr 201383800 miUS $86 | Rattle coming from under the car during acceleration. Determined to be rotted heat shield. This part was determined to be non essential and the part was removed and disposed of. | ||
| Jul 201388000 mi | Rust appearing bottom drivers side door (inside) where metal is folded and attached (welded?). I am awaiting an answer from my local Mazda dealer on warranty status on this issue. No specific rattle under the rear passenger area of the car persists | ||
| Aug 201389000 miUS $50 | Rattle eminating from under the rt.rear pass quadrant of the car for about 20k miles at highway speeds (65-80mph+) Tech took the car for a couple of days and isolated the problem as loose rivet/fasteners. Problem solved.Very quiet ride now! Stripped and sanded the rust from the door bottom. Primed and painted the rusted area. I expect I will have to re-visit periodically. AC blower output and air quality deminished. Decided to replace the cabin air filter. Very easy repair . The filter was entirely full of "junk". Noticed immediate improvement of volume and quality of air flow. Rock Auto $21 inc shipping | ||
| Jun 2014102000 miUS $180 | tire stem blew . needed to replace TPMS stem and valve for right front tire. Tire OK | ||
| Feb 2016130000 miUS $150 | Replace faulty TPMS sensor | ||
| Jul 2017145000 miUS $200 | Transmission cables leaking | ||
| Aug 2017147000 miUS $600 | Replacement of rotted transmission lines | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States Nov 2008 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 200915000 mi | Parking brake knob broke off. Brake works fine. | ||
| Jan 201151000 miUS $70 | Front headlight low beam bulb replaced. | ||
| Dec 201297000 miUS $70 | Headlight Bulb Replacement | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 201140296 mi | Head light burnt out on low beam. Key fob receiver/transmitter not working, ordered new come back in 1 week. | ||
| Mar 201250220 miC $395 | No high beam headlights, changed fuses and bulbs. Oil change & brake flush included in service also included prepaid oil change 4 pack. | ||
| Jul 201254560 miC $583 | Noise in left front wheel, wheel bearing. | ||
| Dec 2016108500 miC $125 | Replace battery | ||
| Jun 2017112220 miC $157 | Replaced right rear tail light assembly after backing into truck. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in California, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jan 201374500 mi | Battery would not keep a charge. Battery was replaced free of charge as it was still under warranty. | ||
| Dec 2015125000 miUS $300 | Alarm going off randomly for no reason after being repaired a few months previously | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 20106000 mi | I have a vibration I feel at idle. The vibration comes through the steering wheel, brake and sometimes driver's seat. Dealer cannot find problem of the vibration and MAZDA USA won't bother to send a Service Tech to dealership. | ||
| Mar 20107000 mi | Still get vibration and perhaps sluggish transmission in low gears. Will have to take it in for a separate service call. | ||
| Apr 20108000 mi | Bucking sensation going from 2nd to 1st gear. Sometimes feels as though emergency brake is on. | ||
| Feb 201113000 mi | Under carriage cover dropped down which protects the engine. Reattached by dealer at no cost. | ||
| May 201115000 mi | Under engine carriage cover dropped down again. Dealer reattached it at no cost. | ||
| Jun 201115000 mi | One of the two horns in my 2009 Mazda6 failed to work. This was the same problem I had in December 2010. Dealer replaced in 45 Mins. No Charge. Under original warranty. | ||
| Aug 201220300 mi | The piston that opens and closes the glove box had to be replaced for the second time in two years.The piston controls the opening and closing of the glove box | ||
| Jun 201541000 miUS $100 | Muffler clamp and securing bolt fell off. Had to be replaced. Caused muffler to rattle. | ||
| Jul 201652700 miUS $137 | Transmission develop what mechanics call " jutter " a slight hesitation in automatic transmission | ||
| Jan 201758000 mi | Left front axle cover was cracked affecting axle. Replaced under extended warranty. Oil cover leaking. | ||
| Apr 201760000 miUS $25 | Manufacturer installed Blue Tooth had to be reset. The engine shield dropped down. Dealership reattached shield. | ||
| Sep 201875000 miUS $372 | Had to replace left front headlight. The cost of replacing the unit was $850.00. Fortunately, my extended warranty paid for the unit but I had to pay for the bulb which cost me $320.00 | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2018 | |||
| May 201253000 mi | I had noticed the smell of fuel near the right rear side, by the door. Dealer did a number of checks and tests, could't find anything wrong. I paid for 1/2 hour labor. The smell is still there, however, and I will be returning. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Maryland, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Dec 201030000 mi | The check engine light would not go out. Dealer diagnosed emission system issue and fixed the problem. | ||
| Sep 201247000 miUS $300 | Check engine light will not stay off after numerous trips to Mazda dealers over the past four years. | ||
| Dec 2017109000 miUS $400 | Right front wheel bearing was worn and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jun 201674000 miUS $425 | thermostat found to be failing, sticking open and shut. Thermostat and cover replaced, coolant replaced. | ||
| Nov 201676100 mi | Replaced right side headlamp. Also changed an accessory belt. | ||
| Sep 201781000 miUS $8 | Low beam headlamp on left side burnt out. Replaced bulb | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201326000 miUS $198 | Tire lost pressure. Replaced cracked air pressure sensor. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Colorado, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 20091000 mi | Key light and starter button light were red. Car's battery had drained on the lot, resetting all codes, so advanced key signals were interfering with each other. Codes were reset and problem was solved. Problem existed on the day of delivery. | ||
| May 201127000 mi | Dealership discovered worn struts. Replaced them under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201354000 miUS $400 | Replaced switch that failed, causing transmission to fail to shift into 4th and 5th gears on occasion. | ||
| Jan 201447500 miUS $1200 | A unit failed that allowed the keys to operate the car. It was deemed unsafe to drive. Part had to be ordered. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 20093720 mi | car hesitating, needed computer update front fender (plastic) was out of line | ||
| Apr 20108060 mi | plastic fender around right front wheel popped out of alignment again, same as previous problem. | ||
| Sep 201010540 mi | transmission chip reflash, car shifts more smoothly now; recall Front passenger side fender coming loose at joint near front headlight. Told to take to a body shop as cause is likely a broken clip inside. Dealer pushed panel smooth but warned it would likely pop out again until I have the clip replaced. | ||
| Dec 201119840 miC $75 | Headlight bulb on driver's side out. The manual says not to try and replace it yourself, then gives directions on how to do so, so I tried it. Don't. You must remove the wheel to access the bulb via wheelwell. Ridiculous design. | ||
| Feb 201222940 miC $309 | Remote wore out, needed replacing. Dealer said it was just batteries, charged me 22 for labor to replace batteries, one remote still didn't work, replaced under warranty. Now the key falls off the remote. | ||
| Dec 201228520 miC $100 | Mazda exhaust system! A 5o cent bolt holding together a gasket connecting muffler to exhaust system broke. Dealer charged one hour labour because they had to punch out old bolt. One hour labour to replace hibeam/daylight running lights. When one burns out, neither side works. | ||
| Jan 201336500 miC $70 | passenger side headlight bulb, half hour labour to replace since they have to remove the wheel to access the bulb | ||
| Apr 201330880 miC $100 | Now the other side daylight/high beam bulb burns out, another hour of labor. | ||
| May 201332860 miC $20 | self serve. Had to remove Washer fluid reservoir to replace bulb. | ||
| May 201441540 miC $100 | Same old problem, driver's side headlight bulb replacement, one hour labour. | ||
| May 201650840 miC $200 | Gasket replacement in exhaust system. Perennial problem with Mazda 6 and 626 series back to the early 1990s. I have owned four of them, all had the same problem. | ||
| Dec 201653940 mi | Oil change shop noticed extensive rust on control arms etc. Recommended rust proofing treatment. | ||
| Mazda Mazda6 in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 20098300 mi | High pitched squeaking noise from the water pump. | ||
| Jul 201373800 miUS $1000 | AC fan motor needed to be replaced. | ||
2009 Mazda Mazda6 4-door
6-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Mazda Mazda6 in Great Britain Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201663000 mi£5000 | Big end failure. Car scrapped at only 64k | ||
2008.5 Mazda Mazda6
Engine not specified
| Mazda in Bulgaria Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 2017124000 mi | Bad roads damaged my rubber bushings, and had to be replaced | ||
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