Engine is throwing a rod, needs new engine, no check engine light or other warning lights present to alert to impending failure.
2004 Mazda MAZDA6 engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda, mazda6. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled burnt oil. The oil light never illuminated but the next morning when he started the vehicle, the contact noticed that the engine was knocking. He added oil to the engine and had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that the cam had slipped which caused extensive damage to the engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer was speaking with warranty personnel and the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 85,000.
Pre catalytic converter failed, destroying my v6 engine. I thought it was a joke, but I heard several cases with other people with the same vehicle; 2004 mazda 6s. $3000 for 4 new catalytic converters and $4000 for a new v6 engine=$7000....I don't think so.
2004, 5speed mazda6 catches fire and burns to a crisp. Getting onto a highway a loud "pop" was heard then there was smoke-popped the hood alot more smoke checked under the car for leaks saw orange glow-10 seconds later the car was up in flames.
Driving on a highway from chicago to wisconsin I noticed a knock in my engine that turned into 2 thrown pistons through my engine block. I work for a crash test facility. Cars are a daily component in my life. The engine had 45,000 miles on it and mazda rejected my warranty claim. I ended up settling with the dealership and transferring my loan to a used car. I wanted to post this occurrence of engine failure to make sure it wasn't a common occurrence.
2004 mazda 6 made a rattling sound in the front end. Upon inspection mechanic determined the radiator had a hole in it, and one fan blade broke off of the fan. *kb ***nar*** the hole in the radiator caused steam to come from under the hood. Although it was evident that the vehicle was overheating the temp gauge remained in the normal range and did not indicate overheating.
Aug 27 engine noise, aug 29 mazda diagnosed internal engine damage. 2004 19,000 miles under warranty-mazda wont repair, says the oil change of 7-23 was not performed correctly. $8000-$9000 to fix engine, nothing done at this time , trying to find an attorney.
Consumer requesting information to be included in mazda owners manual. That vehicle may cut out or lose power , etc. While driving. *bf the consumer requested to have information added to the manual regarding the consumers need to watch RPM's and let off of the gas before the engine gets to the red line and shuts itself down. When the throttle is fully depressed while passing, the engine downshifts as it is supposed to but will never upshift again until the driver consciously pats the accelerator to make it upshift or the engine hits the redline on the RPM module.
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