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#1667 of 1675 Speed 6 is a different car by bigelm Aug 10, 2007 (7:15 am)
Keep in mind that the Mazda 6 (NA model) is different than the Speed 6 (which is made in Japan). Yes, they basically have the same shell but the engine, suspension and all mechanical components are different. I don't rely on JD Powers for any of my car research. And alot has changed from the 2004 to 2006 models anyway.   You want the best source for reliability issues, go to where customer talk about it, go to a forum like Mazda 6 Club dot com.
#1668 of 1675 Mazdaspeed6 reliablity by late8 Nov 15, 2007 (11:50 am)
I own a 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT w/ sunroof (01/06 build) with 32,000 miles on the clock and as expected I 'm dealing with a few early production bugs which Mazda has covered repairs under my factory warranty.   1st issue was the clutch TSB (tech. service bulletin) for a "hard to engage" problem which Mazda replaced some springs and replaced the pressure plate related to the clutch and the outcome was great. It was like driving a new car again.   2nd issue was excessive smoke at idle. Mazda recognized this issue stemming from the turbo seals and replaced the turbocharger. My car pulls even harder now with no smoke and I didn't realize the lack of diminished power the old turbo presented.   3rd issue was a TSB concerning a shutter valve solenoid which was replaced and two emission related re-flashes to the ECU. The result of the two reflashes helped smooth out acceleration but my car continues to have a slight studder in 6th gear 2-3k rpms   4th issue was a leaky transfer case that had gear oil seeping down the front differential. Mazda recognized this problem as "poreous casting issues" and replaced the entire transfer case and the right front axle housing.   I hope for my sake the bugs are all worked out now. I still love this car and it is a blast to drive. The AWD is a saving grace during wet conditions which makes up for the lack luster interior. Replies to this message: late8 (Apr 11, 2008 1:34 pm) stkntraffic (Apr 11, 2008 4:22 pm)
#1669 of 1675 anyone there by beltranj Feb 21, 2008 (2:26 pm)
I'm a proud owner of a ms6 just a little over 10,000 miles not a single problem with it, must of got a good one. Purchased in El Paso Tx. but moved to Iowa boy does it love this cold weather. Replies to this message: waygrabow (Feb 29, 2008 6:55 pm)
#1670 of 1675 Re: anyone there [beltranj] by waygrabow Feb 29, 2008 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: beltranj (Feb 21, 2008 2:26 pm) Glad you enjoy the MS6 so much. AWD, anti-lock brakes, and stability control are nice to have in the snow (in addition to its inherently excellent handling). I went skiing here in Colorado this week, on the heels of a snow storm, to catch the fresh powder. I drove about 300 miles on snowy roads and witnessed three accidents due to the conditions but felt fairly confident and very comfortable in my MS6.
#1671 of 1675 Re: Mazdaspeed6 reliablity [late8] saga continued by late8 Apr 11, 2008 (1:34 pm)
Replying to: late8 (Nov 15, 2007 11:50 am) New issues have surfaced with my '06 MS6 GT. My dealer is covering all of the new issues under warranty.   5th issue was a rattle upon cold start up. Fix: V V T TSB (retaining pin not engaging) Dealer replacing V V T and heat treated the pin retaining hole.   6th issue was low fuel pressure from the cam driven high pressure fuel pump causing lean conditions under load. Fix: Dealer replaced OEM HPFP with updated OEM pump and reflashed the PCM to improve the drive current from pump.   7th issue was a crank pulley bolt TSB. Fix: Dealer replaced crank bolt and re-timed the engine. Replies to this message: stkntraffic (Apr 11, 2008 4:22 pm)
#1672 of 1675 Re: Mazdaspeed6 reliablity [late8] saga continued [late8] by stkntraffic Apr 11, 2008 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: late8 (Apr 11, 2008 1:34 pm) Sorry you've had so much trouble. My 06 MS6 Sport has been completely problem-free since I bough it new 18 months ago. But I think I mine may be the exception not the rule.
#1673 of 1675 Re: Where to Change Oil? [mach9] by theman7 Sep 01, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: mach9 (Jun 02, 2006 2:06 pm) Yo brothers.......the Mazda6 is a pain in the ass to work on. But I have good news.......do not buy the stupid oil filter socket. If you have a large pair of channel locks, it actually works well. So save yourself a little cash and do it that way. If you don't have a pair big enough, well, get the stupid filter socket cause its cheaper than large channel locks!!
#1674 of 1675 04 Mazda 6 by theman7 Sep 01, 2009 (9:16 am)
Yo Brothers........I hope that workshop manual for the Mazda 6 is good. I ordered one today. I could not change the parking light bulb! The engineers engineered it so complex, you can't do it yourself. Those bastards!   I have a 09 Silverado.    I bought this car for my daughter. I would never own a Mazda. Replies to this message: stkntraffic (Sep 01, 2009 3:40 pm)
#1675 of 1675 Re: 04 Mazda 6 [theman7] by stkntraffic Sep 01, 2009 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: theman7 (Sep 01, 2009 9:16 am) That's very interesting, but this is a forum about the Mazdaspeed6, which was only manufactured in model years 2006 and 2007, and is a turbocharged all-wheel drive version of the Mazda 6.

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