Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-01-018-11 | 04/27/2011 | 10039251 | Mazda: there is a rattle noise from the engine due to a stretched timing chain. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
| SB-01-018-11 | 04/27/2011 | 10039251 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
| SB-01-028-10 | 08/20/2010 | 10034634 | Mazda: variable valve timing (vvt) noise when starting engine. when engine is first started, some vehicles may exhibit a loud ticking noise from the variable valve timing (vvt) (a). this is caused by the lock pin of the variable valve tim | 12/13/2010 | |
| SB-01-007-09 | 02/11/2009 | 10028524 | Mazda: vehicles may exhibit a concern of unstable idling or, in some rare cases, stalling, just after the vehicle stops with no dtcs detected. problem is due to the accumulation of carbon deposits inside the throttle body causing air flow | 05/06/2009 | |
| 01-003-08 | 07/30/2008 | 10026025 | Mazda: engine stalls when driving at low speed. *pe | 09/24/2008 | |
| 0102207 | 08/08/2007 | 10022488 | Engine stalls when driving at low speeds. *kb | 08/15/2007 | |
| 0101707 | 04/30/2007 | 10021573 | Engine stalls at low speeds. *kb | 05/16/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SB-01-033-08 | 11/25/2008 | 10028267 | Mazda: engine crank/no start. some vehicles may experience one or more of the electrical concerns due to poor contact at the c-04 connector. fuel pump relay, a/c pressure switch, rear window defroster relay to center panel. | 03/19/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 84808 | ||
| Mazda6 purchased - current mileage 84808- discovered oil leak at engine rear main seal. service mgr offered to correct problem. oil leak not noticeable-oil dropping on under engine shield and coagulating. low mileage might indicate problem existed at time of manufacture. if so, replacement of vehicle is proper action on part of manufacturer/seller. oil changes have been done frequently and on time, however mazda is refusing to help with cost due to warranty expiration and the fact the car did not have a oil change at the dealership every time. the mazda warranty does not explain that the oil filter has to be mazda brand it states that it should be mazda compatible. due to this inconsistency many mazda's are having engine failure such as mine. my vehicle is still in my driveway, awaiting a new engine, that i cannot afford. please help!! for everyone reading this that is looking to buy a mazda don't!!! mazda is a horrible car! | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Interior component of engine failed, causing the engine to throw a rod at 66,000 miles. not normal wear and tear, dealer & corporation are refusing to cover cost of repairs, nor are they willing to investigate an apparent manufacture error, or accept full responsibility. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| The o-ring use to seal the oil filter housing cannot be sealed to the body of the car unless proper caution is taken. the consequence could lead to oil loss and destruction of the engine. *tr | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 2820 | 1 | |
| Mazda sedan6 purchased 05/2007- current mileage 2800- discovered oil leak at engine rear main seal. service mgr offered to correct problem. oil leak not noticeable-oil dropping on under engine shield and coagulating. low mileage might indicate problem existed at time of manufacture. if so, replacement of vehicle is proper action on part of manufacturer/seller. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 55979 | 2 | 06/19/2007 |
| 2007 mazda6. consumer states problem with clutch *tgw the consumer stated the clutch pedal would vibrate when it was depressed. the dealer replaced the clutch and flywheel. however, the vibration continued. the problem was then diagnosed as a bent connecting rod in the engine. the vehicle has an aftermarket cold air intake. the dealer stated while driving through a large puddle or creek the aftermarket intake sucked in water which cased the rod to bend and therefore the warranty was denied. the consumer didn't believe that the intake had sucked up water. the consumer stated other mechanics said it could not have sucked up a substantial amount of water. *jb | |||
| 07/17/2007 | 1900 | 1 | 11/20/2006 |
| 2007 mazda6 wagon with 1900 miles engine stalled while driving in gear and under load at approximately 3500 rpms, roughly one minute after startup. gas tank was 3/4 full, weather was about 80f, 80% rh. with engine stopped car was brought to a stop with brakes, transmission put in park, and engine restarted immediately by switching ignition to engage starter motor.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 62800 | ||
| Mazda6 2007 march: car loses power for no apparent reason and with no warning. it may be a faulty egr valve. when failure happens the car will not accelerate. this has happened on narrow road and on motorway when overtaking. both times other road users have had to take evasive action to avoid hitting my car as it slowed. | |||
| 07/02/2007 | 150 | 3 | 06/30/2007 |
| Purchased brand new 07 mazda 6with 41 miles on it on june 30, 2007. as of july 2, 2007 was returned to the dealership service dept with only 150 miles. heard a rattle coming from the area of the converter, and also a high pitched spealing coming from the engine area when the vehicle was stopped and only in reverse and drive and when the vehicle gets hot. service dept. repaired some springs and a doughnut seal in exaust pipe going to the manifold. picked car back up on july 5, 2007 with now 170 miles on it, drove home about 7 to 8 miles and heard the same rattling and high pitched squealing, only it was worse, also now the vehicle feels like it's sluggish, and noticed that while driving once again back to the service dept. that day, while on the highway driving 55 mph and trying to accel, the vehicle shifts from 5th down to 2nd and then tries to go back up, also redlines while trying to accel. july 6, 2007 called service dept. they told me it's the catalytic converter, i asked about the shifting problem, they told me they didn't feel the vehicle had a problem with the transmission. my vehicle now has 225 miles on it since i left it. the service dept. is putting on more miles than i am, and i have a brand new car that i have only been able to drive 2 days out of 7.*ak | |||