I HAVE A 2005 MAZDA 6 WAGON BOUGHT NEW OFF THE DEALERS LOT. 4 YEARS LATER, IN SEPT. 2009 WITH 22K MILES ON IT, I WAS COMING OFF A CURVING EXIT RAMP WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND NOTHING HAPPENED - NO PICKUP - IT WAS LIKE I JUST STARTED COASTING. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES BEFORE IN THE PREVIOUS YEARS (MAYBE 4-5 TIMES), BUT THOSE TIMES IT FELT MORE LIKE A BELT SLIPPING AND IT…
2005 mazda Mazda6 powertrain problems
moderate 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY HAS 3 CRACKS IN IT WHICH ALLOWED THE ASSEMBLY TO PUSH THROUGH THE BULKHEAD TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE CLUTCH DID NOT WORK PROPERLY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEAR.THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT WHICH SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURED.I THINK A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSSUED FOR THIS PART TO BE REPLACED AND REPAIRED AND ALSO OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY THI DEFECT. *TR
2005 MAZDA 6S 3 LITER V6 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN WARNER). APPLICATION OF THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE IN 5TH OR 6TH GEAR CAUSES JERK, SELECTS NEUTRAL THEN EVENTUALLY SELECTS AN APPROPRIATE GEAR. VERY DANGEROUS ON UPHILL FREEWAYS DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF ANY POWER. MAZDA HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS # 05-016/06 THAT PROVES THIS CONDITION IS NOT ISOLATED. *TR
THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR OVER 8 HOURS OUTDOORS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. FAILURE OCCURS ONLY ON EXTREMELY HOT DAYS - TEMPERATURES OVER 95 DEGREES AND ONLY WHEN ALL THE WINDOWS & SUNROOF WERE COMPLETELY CLOSED. VEHICLE WAS ALLOWED TO SIT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND AIR CONDITIONER ON HIGH FOR ROUGHL…
CAR IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. PAST 2 WEEKS ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON, CAR WILL NOT SHIFT AND WILL NOT GO ABOVE 20 MPH. *JB
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2005 mazda Mazda6?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 16 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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