2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2003 MAZDA MAZDA6
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MAZDA MAZDA6. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, AFTER CLOSING THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR, IT WAS JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. UPDATED 4/1/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPRING FOR THE DOOR LOCK ACUTUATOR WOULD FAIL, TRAPPING OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/19/2013 *JS
WE HAVE OWNED OUR MAZDA 6 SINCE 2003. THIS YEAR THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL RUST IN BOTH REAR FENDERS. RESEARCHING THIS IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, SUCH A PROBLEM THAT IT WAS A RECALL IN ENGLAND. WE CONTACTED MAZDA TO SEE IF A RECALL WAS AVAILABLE TO AMERICA, BUT ONE WAS NOT. MAZDA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THEY MODIFIED THEIR DESIGN TO CHANGE THE REAR FENDER ON FUTURE MODELS. WE FEAR THAT THE STRUCTURE HAS DEGRADED GREATLY THAT A SIDE IMPACT WOULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO REAR PASSENGERS. *TR
Other 2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Problem Areas
Air Bags
28 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
14 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
4 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Aircontrolsfoot Controlvalve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint