2006 Mazda MAZDA6 engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine made a loud ticking noise. The contact stated that once the vehicle had warmed up, the would drive normal; however, while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle…”
filed Jul 5, 2022
“Transmission roughly jerks itself into 2nd-3rd gear. When the car has come to a stop and is then accelerated, engine stalls for a few seconds, then slams itself into 2nd or 3rd gear. This poses as a rear-end threat, as the car is forcefully put into gear, causing the car to jerk forward suddenly…”
filed Sep 18, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 31 | 56% |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 15 | 11% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 9 | 6% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.