2006 Mazda Mazda6 owner complaints

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v781000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle was previously recalled and repaired in 2016 per NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v382000 (air bags) and 15v345000 (air bags) at sierra autocars inc (626-359-8291, located at 1450 s shamrock ave, monrovia, ca 91016). The contact stated that the dealer did not inform her that the previous repairs were temporary remedies. The dealer was and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata inflators, I called the Mazda dealership to get this repaired but I never got a call back and I have tried 2 or 3 times and nothing. They won't even return my calls.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 6. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v345000 (air bags) and 15v382000 (air bags). The parts needed were not available. The dealer stated that they would notify the contact once the parts become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/19/16*lj the consumer was informed, it may take three years before the air bag is replaced. Updated 02/23/16.*jb

- vehicle is subject to takata airbag recall. Located in zone a - received multiple notices in mail since 2016. - Mazda website does not acknowledge a recall exists when trying to schedule an appointment - they acknowledge it when phoned in - recall always quoted to take a day, with no alternate transport available. Despite mailer saying free alternative transport available. I've tried multiple times. - I need a vehicle - always. Right now my choice is to continue driving my car (at risk of 'serious injury or death') or lose my livelihood.

Takata recall - 6 months later and there is no resolution and no parts availability. Dealer jim click Mazda denies that there are any new air bags in stock to use in the meantime.

2006 Mazda 6s. Consumer writes in regards to driver side airbag inflator interim repairs. *smd the consumer stated she has not heard from anyone since she received the recall notice. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mazda mazdaspeed6 . The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission would slip into neutral without warning. The contact mentioned that while decelerating to attempt a turn, the vehicle automatically downshifted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician advised that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Mazda 6. While driving 55 MPH in sixth gear, the vehicle makes a loud noise and suddenly downshifts into third gear. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times and they replaced the valve body and flushed the system. The failure was temporarily solved for a few months. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. They stated that if the dealer could not permanently correct the failure, they would replace the vehicle. The current mileage was 30,000 and failure mileage was 8,228.

Potential rear end collision: I own a 2006 Mazda 6 VIN [xxx]. I have experienced frequent times when I have accelerated onto the highway (or any other need to avoid a collision) and have experienced a severe loss of power/acceleration. This could have easily resulted in a rear-end collision had the cars behind me not reacted immediately. I have notified the local dealership and "Mazda customer satisfaction" of this problem and was told that my vehicle is "out of warranty. I also found that Mazda has issued a tsb #05-016-06 that explains the potential cause. Mazda is aware of this problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

5 months ago, took car to Mazda dealer for timing chain, vvt noise and was replaced under extended warranty. Last month started to feel intermittent loss of power during quick acceleration followed by plume of smoke at the tail pipe. Took to local mechanic shop and was told there was heavy carbon buildup at the valves as well as mass air flow sensor, o2 sensor, and other engine components. The bill was for about 1800 worth of parts and labor for deep cleaning the valves (intake manifold removed). After repairs were completed, took car home and drove for about 25 miles when I heard a loud bang from the engine compartment. The engine suddenly stopped and I smelled burnt oil and smoke inside the cabin. I was able to steer the car to the side and looked under the car to find large amount

The transmission seems to lock up and rev at a high rate, then the cars bucks and either engages at a lower gear or you have to slow to a crawl before the transmission engages. This has happened at low speed and traveling on the interstate with traffic all around, including a semi-truck right behind my vehicle. This is a definite problem and safety hazard. *tr

Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced. *tr

Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced. *tr

Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced. *tr

Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced. *tr

Car is mint for age. Stock oem hid style headlights failed, headlights are still clear. The turn signals failed and activated safetys. Ground plug under air filter assembly that is a piece of metal bolted to car with 5 wires that plug into it corroded so bad no ground connection and each of the wires made no connection to the plug. No info on how to diagnose and/or repair. Common problem. Took everything apart and soaked all corroded parts in a solution of CLR, everything put back together clean with dielectric grease. Numerous shops could not diagnose including 1 dealer. Said headlights needed to be replaced at $500+/ side parts only. Very common on the rare factory installed HID systems. Wiring is different.

I was sitting at a red light, my driver side door started to smoke. I was able to let it air out enough to drive home. As soon as I made it home, the smoke started pouring out of the window control and the whole door panel, rushed to get my kids out of the car. As the smoke thickened a fire started, I was able to put it out with a fire extinguisher before too much damage was caused. *js

Car loses power on acceleration when cold. It bucks and kicks back when throttle is depressed making it impossible to accelerate into traffic. Car needs to be slowed down and shifted in 1st in order to accelerate causing possible rear end collision problems. See post here for other owners reporting same issue:http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=65171&st=0 *jb

The contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V744000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the part did not fit the fuel tank. The technical advisor was contacted and informed the contact that the style fuel tank was no longer being used. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mazda 6. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim, which made it difficult to see the road at night while driving. Ourisman Mazda of rockville (located at 801 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852, 301-424-7800) replaced the headlight bulbs twice; however, the failure remained. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist with the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was invalid.