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2006 Mazda Mazda6 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Mazda Mazda6 has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Mazda Mazda6

Airbags
94
Powertrain
23
Engine
20
Electrical
10
Steering
7
Lights
7
Brakes
6
Tires
6
Structure
4
Other
4
Suspension
3
Fuel System
3
Speed Control
3

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 30, 2019ENGINEThe contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine ma...
Mar 11, 2017ENGINETAKATA RECALL DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY SPEED 55 MPH DROPPED VALVE BLOW HOLE IN BLOCK WHICH ALSO BLEW...
Feb 25, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDE...
Jan 1, 2015ENGINEWHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN SOUNDS LIKE THE CAR IN STILL RUNNING...IT REVS UP ...
Apr 17, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS...
Feb 25, 2014ENGINEI OWN A 2006 MAZDA SPEED6 WITH 96,600 MILES, PURCHASED DECEMBER 2005. MY SPEED6 HAS ALWAYS HAD A TUR...
Sep 24, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I HAD THE CODE CHECKED AND IT IS THE COOLING SENSOR. THE VEHICLE ...
Apr 25, 2012ENGINEDRIVING THE CAR ON THE TURNPIKE AND HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A BLOWOUT. IMMEDIATELY PULLED CAR TO TH...
Jun 16, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI LOVE THE MAZDASPEED 6 CAR. WHAT I DON'T LIKE IS THAT RECENTLY I'VE HAD TO BORROW ANOTHER CAR TO DR...
Jun 1, 2011ENGINEFOR MORE THAN A YEAR NOW WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO MAZDA ABOUT THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NOISE AND THE H...
Feb 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA MAZDASPEED6. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND OC...
Sep 14, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGLOUD TICKING NOISE UNDER HOOD ON STARTUP. *TR
Oct 15, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA SPEED 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ...
Feb 15, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI CURRENTLY OWN A MAZDA 6 (2006) WHICH I ACQUIRE O MARCH 13, 2007. SINCE FEBRUARY 15, 2007 MY CAR S...
Dec 1, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE STALLED WIT...
Sep 5, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHERE SEEMS TO BE NO ONE SIGNIFICANT EVENT THAT HAS LEAD UP TO THE ISSUES I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCIN...
Aug 14, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING, A HIGH PITCH NOISE CAME FROM THE ENGINE. THE NOISE WAS ALSO ...
Jun 1, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN2006 MADZA 6 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING AT THE DEALERS...
May 27, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY NEW 2006 MAZDA 6 SEDAN THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER 30 MILES AWAY FROM S.F.. RIGHT AFTER DR...
Mar 17, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINENGINE POWER DECREASES SUBSTANTIALLY GOING UPHILL WHEN YOU PUSH ACCELERATOR. EVEN AFTER THE RECALL ...

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