Dt: the contact stated she noticed there was a bubble the size of an orange along the sidewall of the left front tire. She removed the tire and replaced it with the spare tire. Upon further investigation she discovered the right front tire had a bubble the size of an egg in the sidewall as well. She contacted the dealer, where the vehicle was purchased. The dealer suggested this was most…
2005 Mazda Mazda6 tires problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
When does it fail?
Of the 3 tires complaints filed for the 2005 Mazda Mazda6, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of Mazda Mazda6 we track for tires problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
No new NHTSA tires complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 20 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
I have primewell valera touring ii tires that have a date code of 0215 and they still have around 50% tread left. The side walls on all 4 tires are coming apart, they are split almost all the way around. These tires are on my daughters car and I did not notice this problem because the splits where on the outside of the tire but facing the inside, I found them when I went to install the snow…
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2005 Mazda Mazda6?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 16,899 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires 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 tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Mazda/Mazda6.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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