Is a 06 Mazda 6 a good car?
The average rating is a 3.6 out of 5 stars. The 2006 Mazda 6 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5. It ranks 5th out of 32 for all car brands.
What should I do if I have problems with my Mazda 6?
In the Mazda’s engine, the normal practice should be to check the strainer that covers the oil pick-up, but, again, that may not have been the case with your engine. If the workshop you used was a Mazda dealership, I’d be asking management why that process wasn’t followed.
Why does my Mazda 6 not get enough oil?
The problem begins with the formation of hard, carbon deposits in the top end of the engine which eventually find their way into the engine’s sump and block the oil pick-up. When that happens, the engine can’t pump oil efficiently and some parts of the engine become oil-starved.
What was the worst problem with a 2004 Mazda6?
While this wasn’t the most common problem that 2004 Mazda6 owners encountered, Car Complaints does say that this was by far the worst problem that any Mazda6 had in general. This engine failure problem was one of those issues that, while it wasn’t common, when it did happen, it did a lot of damage – both to the car and to the owner’s wallet.
Why does my Mazda 6 get poor mpg?
Within days and very little use/mileage there was an issue with turbo kicking in affecting acceleration in each gear, and warning lights for : SCBS INSPECTION REQUIRED and ENGINE INSPECTION REQUIRED.
Is there a transmission problem in a Mazda 6?
2014: Several drivers reported a fairly severe transmission issue in their 2014 Mazda 6. The transmission will begin to make a high-pitched whine and sometimes failed completely requiring a transmission replacement. The average cost of this repair was $3,250. It occurred at about 55,000 miles.
When did the Mazda 6 go out of production?
The mid-size Mazda 6 has been in production since 2002. It’s one of Mazda’s more popular models and while it is relatively problem-free in terms of transmission issues there have been a couple years and had more problems than others. 2008: The 2008 model year of the Mazda 6 was overall a fairly exceptional year.
Why did my Mazda 7 engine go bad?
My 7th and last MAZDA. The engine went bad. Bad knocking. Without even looking at the inside of the engine Mazda refuses to honor the warranty because, GET THIS CRAP, they require the VIN number and milage to be on the Auto Zone receipts from when I bought the oil and filters! Who has that?
Why does my Mazda 6 have a low oil pressure light?
I would have to agree. The Mazda 6 I have has a low oil pressure light. One would think that a low amount of oil in the engine would also cause the light to come on. The light never came on so this tells me that the engine should have had adequate oil for lubrication. Mazda told me that there was no correlation between the two.