2003 Mazda MAZDA6 brakes problems

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 159,185 miles · IN

When I take my foot off the gas it stays at the same speed or it speeds up on its own. When I press on the break sometimes it feels like it's not going to stop and just keep going or it jerks forward when I stop. This happens when I am driving on the road and the cruise control is not on when this happens.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda 6. The contact took the vehicle for an oil change when the mechanic informed him that the brake lines were bending and pushing into the axle boots. The mechanic replaced the axle and brake lines at the contacts expense. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage is 51,000. Updated 10/05/10 *bf updated 10/07/10

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 71,000 miles · OH

While driving home from my chardon, oh office on either aug 5 or 6, 2009 at 35 MPH my car's RPM needle started jumping and the car's "gas pressure" felt like it was hicupping. The RPM needle jumped from @2 to 4 twice, then the car started steadily accelerating in speed. The brake pedal at this time felt "hard" and the car was "fighting against my attempt to slow down" and the RPM's were still trying to accelerate. I imagine if I pushed on the brake and the gas pedal at the same time, it would simulate the way it felt. I also have a manual shift mode on my car and used it to more effectively slow down (vs using the brake) but at the same time the car was still trying to accelerate, but couldn't because I was in a lower gear/manual mode. And I remember while in manual gear 1, my car was lurching me back and forth in my seat as I drove through my neighborhood to get home, and my foot was off the gas pedal! On aug 12th, 2009 I mentioned this event to a mitsubishi dealer's mechanic (friend of my father) who was replacing my power steering line, he took a look at my car but said it seemed fine. My husband has been driving that car since that event, because I am afraid of it happening again. The car has not done this while my husband has been driving it. Not to sound like an oddball, but if I didn't know better I would have said my car was acting possessed, like the movie "christine". I have to think that there is some correlation to what my car did and what is going on with toyota. My husband is an electrical engineer and he used to work for grob systems, who does engineering for multiple automobile manufacturers, and I wonder if mazda has some same system in their automobile's as toyota and if it was engineered by the same supplier. I would swear on a bible that this happened to me with my car. (my husband left grob to move to cleveland and marry me). It sucks having this car now, it is paid off, I'm afraid to drive it, and I don't want to sell to an innocent stranger.

Filed Jul 30, 2008 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda 6. The contact stated that it takes an extended period of time to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal is depressed. He also heard a loud grinding noise when attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop and they stated that the brake shoes dug into the rotors. As a result, the rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $289. He notified the manufacturer in reference to premature wear of the rotors, but was not provided with any assistance. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 25,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 129,000 miles · OH

Cv joint boot failed and wore a hole in the brake line. Most of the ability to brake the vehicle was lost. There did not appear to be a split brake system.

Filed Jun 23, 2006 · Brakes · WA

When brakes are used there is a loud clicking noise. This has happened several times and when taken to the dealer was told that they could not duplicate the problem and that the brake hardware had already been replaced on this vehicle because of the grinding problem we had taken in for on several occasions previously. We had also had to take the car in 4+ times telling them that there was a problem with cold starting, getting a "we can not duplicate the problem"...the 5th time it had to be towed because the alternator went out. This is after they sold us a $120 battery because they said that was the problem.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 21,350 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated there were several problems with the vehicle. The first problem involved the brake pads that were worn out and had to be replaced after 20,000 miles. The second problem dealt with manual transmission. Sometimes the manual transmission shifted roughly. Third problem, in cold weather, the engine surged and revved high for three seconds. The dealership told the contact the brake wear was normal. The dealership could not duplicate the other problems.

Filed Sep 30, 2005 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · OR

I had a terrible experience couple of days ago. When I was driving back home in the midnight and in the middle of nowhere, my less than 2 and half years old mazda 6 start to make very loud annoying noise. I was scared to death at that time. Later I found out there is a manufacture defect relating to the problem that I had experienced, which mazda has known the problem about a year ago. They even have a bulletin describe this problem and the title is '04-004/04 2003-2003 mazda 6 -front brake judder and /or brake moan noise'. They never made any recalls on this issue and leave this risk to their customer intentionally.

Filed Jul 29, 2005 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · MI

Front (right) end squeaks/grinds mainly while turning, however has continued after straightening out. Started around 10,000 miles. I've taken it in 3 different times to two different dealers. This last time (now at ~50,000) I was told it was a break pad problem and that: my break pads were 80% worn. My rotors needed to be turned. I was also now charged for this visit that still didn't fix the problem.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Body, Brakes · IL

The clutch has begun to fail. The dealer indicated that it would be five months before one became available. *nm the clutch, starter, cd changer, and panel cover were defective. There was rust on the door sashes. There was a smell from the exhaust that entered the vehicle, there were vibrations and rattles in the door, which had been adjusted. There were problems with the master cylinder and the leaking fuel sender unit in the gas tank. The starter would grind and the clutch shuddered. *sc