2003 Mazda MAZDA6: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Engine · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda 6. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle began to act as if it wanted to stall with the RPM gauge going up and down on the vehicles instrument panel as well as the check engine warning indicator illuminating. The contact stated the failure was a recurring one. The vehicle was taken diagnosed by an independent mechanic, but the diagnosis details could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 107,000 miles · OR

Was at a stop sign to make a left turn half way thru the car stalled and all lights came on, vehicle behind me almost ran into us. Barely got pulled over to the side of the road had to turn car off and then back on the check engine light remained on but vehicle would drive, after about 5 starts the light came off had the car checked, was told it was the throttle body. One week later same thing wet to pull onto a busy street and car stalled almost causing another wreck, tried to drive it home and stopped at the grocery store, when I went to pull in the car stalled again in the middle of the street, blocking on coming traffic. Called mazda to see how much it would cost to be fixed, the lady told me that if it was still under warranty it would be free but that expired in 2011. I have seen many of the same complaints about this, mazda has admitted to it being a problem but has not recalled it. We have two kids and thank god nothing serious has happened with us in the car. This problem could very easily cause injury or deaths to any drivers on the road.

Filed Dec 29, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 155,000 miles · MT

While driving home the car seemed to have lost all power, but was still running. I was able to coast to my house but then tried to stop and the car surged. I had to pull the emergency brake to stop. I was quite shaken at that point. The engine light came on. I was able to drive it back to town to have the car checked, no error codes showed up on the computer. The engine light did go off, the car ran fine for about 3 months then proceeded to do the same thing. The car lost power but I was able to coast to my place of work. However even though there seemed to be no power again when I tried to brake the car surged and the car almost jumped the curb, which would have put me in my office. I again had the vehicle checked, no errors. After researching it seems this may be due to the automatic throttle sensor. Question with all the complaints, cars stalling at high speeds and the surging of vehicles why is there no recall. You recall for a stupid lights, over spraying of a clear coat, but no recall on something that is putting people in danger?? I don't understand.

Filed Jul 12, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 122,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda mazda6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that blue smoke was emitting from the tail pipe as the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the catalytic converters were clogged and would have to be replaced. Additionally, the mechanic stated that the front passenger's side tie rod was loose and could fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Engine · 62,000 miles · VA

2003 mazda 6 with regular maintenance and approximately 60k miles. Having incidents of stalling and idling hard. Per one mechanic it is a pvc and lines. A second mechanic showed us a crack in the intake manifold. These parts are cheap since they are plastic. But the quoted installation is over $700 for just the pvc.

Filed May 30, 2010 · Transmission · 114,457 miles · MA

Went to store pushed in clutch went to the floor parked the car and when I came out I could not start the car. The safety thing would not engage to allow me . Had the car towed to a mechanic he told me it was the clutch assembly, the car has been back three times in two years because it's tough to shift clutch real spongy. Today it went to the floor again and stalled, can't start the car in the middle of an intersection had to have it pushed out of the way then towed home. The motor was replaced at 32k. The first time the whole clutch was replaced at 40k and it,s never been right since.

Filed May 10, 2004 · Electrical · 3,890 miles · TX

I purchased a 2003 mazda6 on 4/18/2003, at of today it has 3,800 miles.after driving about 10 miles I stopped to order food from a drive thru window. I was told that it would be 10 mins for my order to be ready, so I pulled over to a stall and waited for 15 mins, with the car still on(no AC windows down). While placing my order I heard the fan turn on I knew it was on because it was making a very loud noise (not like normal). It stay on while I was parked waiting for my order and on the drive home 10 min. It continued to stay on 90 sec after car was turned off. I went to check on the internet to see if there was a problem with anyone else and from ca to fa and even in can mazda6 owners have had to replace relay control module. I called dealer they said that this was normal, but I could bring it in to check. After car was inspected I was told that the relay control module needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Engine · NY

While driving vehicle stalled without warning.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Engine · 6,000 miles · CA

While driving, the vehicle stalled. The dealer was aware of the problem. *ph since the vehicle was turned around leading to downhill, the vehicle restarted. Two dealers didn't know what was wrong. The vehicle did not run at 8500 elevation. The consumer was left sideways in the road when there was hesitation. *scc