2003 Mazda MAZDA6: grinding or squealing brakes

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 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 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 Jun 28, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · 24,981 miles · CA

The transmission in my 2003 mazda 6s has failed on me 2 times in 2 years at the most diffucult times... Finals week at college and aslo during a busy time of work. The dealership has ackknowledgewd the problem and reprogrammed the computer system. Still the car had problems immidieatley after that visit, the transmission failed. They replaced the transmission with a new one, it too had the same problems... They acknowledged the situation and were unable to diagnose the problem. They told me that my car already had the upgraded computer program that is supposed to fix the erratic shifting. And that I should return if it gets worse. When it did, the technician drove it and now knows what it is doing, but he too said he doesn't know how to fix the problem if no check engine lights are coming on.... Thats the other problem. The check engine light don't come on when the car does it, but further more they don't even come on when the transmission fails completely! I am worried that this car has a major problems that will only get worse and adversley affect other components. Which it already has... They rack and pinion went out and almost caused me to wreck into a city bus, the subframe was installed too tight and caused the car to squeak and rattle, the brakes have a chatter that has been addressed and have been replaced twice. But most of al all of these things have happened in the first 2 years (20 months.) the original transmission issue was addressed at 12,000 miles and has since by my opinion been the cause of the other related problems. Also the car sits an inch and a quarter lower on the passenger front than the driver front. Causing the rear to also be uneven.

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

Filed Apr 17, 2004 · Suspension · 8,000 miles · TX

I have been in the dealership for the same symptom being a squealing low pitch to a hum when I turn left into any parking spot. My brakes and rotors have been replaced along with a caliper spring. They keep on saying that they have fixed the problem each time and it comes back. I have been in four times for this. Also I have had an ecu computer replaced due to a check engine light appearing. Lastly, my glove box has been replaced because it was installed with the light on permanently. This problem still exists because the dash board is not perfectly flush with the edge of the glove box, therefore the light continues to stay on and I can see it when I drive at night.

Filed Feb 21, 2004 · Brakes · 2,400 miles · MA

We bought our new 2003 mazda 6 in july 2003. Few months later my wife noted a loud scraping/grinding noise from the front end when making sharp slow left or right turns with brakes applied. The noise also occurred when pulling into a parking space. This happened 3-4 times weekly. Finally , we brought the car into the dealership at least 3 times for the problem, but the noise could not be reproduced consistently. A engine belt was replaced in 12/03, but the problem persisted. During the last visit in 2/14/04 to the dealer, we were told that the brakes could be at fault and mazda is looking for a solution.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Brakes · 7,800 miles · NJ

Brakes makes a grinding noise when stopping.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Brakes · 8,903 miles · NJ

Brakes still grinding when stopping. Another new set of brakes was put on.dealer stated the the brake line was broke.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · NJ

Still hearing the brakes grinding noise when stopping. Went back to the dealer, it was heard by the master tech there at the dealer. He stated that mazda was looking into a solutions.

Filed Jan 25, 2004 · Suspension · 13,253 miles · OH

I purchased my mazda 6s in february of 2003. I have loved this car since the day I first saw it. In december of 2003, I began hearing grinding/moaning sounds from the front suspension area when making slow turns into a parking space. This happened approximately 3-4 weekly. I took my 6s in for it's regular service in december (oil change and tire rotation), and advised my dealership of the noise I was hearing. I was told that my one front tire was 2 lbs low, and that is what caused the noise. The vehicle only had 12000 miles at this time, and I knew the service tech was sugar coating the problem. On january 9, 2004, I was leaving work to go home when I had some serious problems with my vehicle on the way home. As I was getting on the expressway, I experienced severe vibration in the steering wheel and also under the driver seat, along with the vehicle would not accelerate over 3,000 RPM no matter how hard I pressed the accelerator. I was terrified to drive this vehicle home in this condition, but I had no choice at this time. By the way the vehicle was acting, I thought I either had a flat tire or there was a problem with my engine. I took my vehicle the next day to the dealer, which it took them 4 days to confirm the problem. The concluded that my front axle was faulty, and needed to be replaced. It took 10 days to get my vehicle back, and so far the issue has been resolved. I just wish the dealer would have taken me more seriously back in december and maybe this problem could have been avoided.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Brakes · NJ

Bought car new in mar. 03 and loved it. About three months later I started to hear squeal from front suspension/brakes when making slow left turns with brakes applies. Have taken car to two different dealers that could not reproduce the problem. In dec. 03 same sound started happening when making left or right turns. Also, brakes are now making high pitched squeals when coming to a stop with low to moderate pressure applied. One dealer said it was the dust shield and re-adjusted it, but did not solve problem. Now dealer says that both problems may be related, but if its the pads or the rotors have to be replaced, I would have to pay to have them resurfaced or replaced.