2006 Mazda MAZDA6 engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. While driving at an unknown speed in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The acceleration continued even after the hand brake was applied. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the side of a truck, tree, and transformer before finally crashing into a metal fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The police were called and the vehicle was towed. There were no injuries. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not.
The check engine light comes on. I had the code checked and it is the cooling sensor. The vehicle is not overheating and light will go off for a short time and then come on again.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6
- Air bags 95 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints