2005 Mazda MAZDA6: check engine light

Filed May 29, 2019 · Engine · 170,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda 6. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by an independent mechanic. The throttle body and accelerator pedal were repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 119,141 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda 6. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure did not occur until it was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v382000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the dealer had reset the sensor and the check engine indicator was turned off. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 119,141.

Filed Jul 17, 2007 · Electrical, Transmission · 28,400 miles · GA

Had 30000 mile service done prior to a 1000 mile one way vacation trip. After arriving at our destination washed car at coin car wash. Drove car for about 10 minutes and engine began surging, transmission would not move from second gear, and vehicle speed would not exceed 20 MPH. Exited roadway and parked vehicle overnight. At engine startup vehicle ran fine but with engine light on. Drove 60 miles and vehicle suffered complete shutdown on freeway. Vehicle coasted to a safe stop and called mazda roadside. Vehicle would not even turn over. Vehicle towed to dealership, ignition coil and PCM were replaced. Dealer approved vehicle for 1000 mile return trip. After only 4 hours of driving engine light came on again. Exited interstate, parked vehicle and called mazda roadside. Vehicle currently under repair. This was two identical failures within 200 miles of use.

Filed Apr 28, 2007 · Fuel system, Transmission · 19,000 miles · MI

Leased 2005 mazda 6 in july 2005. September 2005: took in for service for check engine light. Dealership replaced a purge canister valve. While driving vehicle after repairs were made, I heard a high-pitched whirring noise from the engine and returned the vehicle to the dealership for service. Tech determined noise was coming from transmission. Trans. Was replaced two times; noise did not go away. Tech then determined it was the fuel pump. That was replaced but noise remained. Tech then suspected the fuel lines were vibrating, added a clip to prevent rubbing and noise disappeared. That took 28 days. Day after vehicle left dealership, fuel tank leaked fuel upon starting the vehicle. Dealership determined that a cap had not been tightened. Cap was tightened and car was returned but smelled awful. Dealership shampooed interior. June 2006: while driving, tachometer suddenly bounced and vehicle did not respond to accelerator being pressed. After turning car off and restarting it, car worked fine, but was taken to dealership. Tech replaced throttle body. April 2007: vehicle stalled while waiting at traffic light. Attempts to restart failed. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Tech determined that a fuel pump fuse had become disconnected. Fuse was replaced. One week later, fuel tank leaked upon starting the vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealership again. Fuel pump assembly had to be replaced. I do not have vehicle back yet.

Filed Jul 14, 2006 · Acceleration, Engine · 15,655 miles · CA

2005 grand touring gets stuck in gear while driving. *ts the vehicle became stuck in gear three time while driving on the freeway. The consumer took her foot off the accelerator yet the vehicle continued to move at 60 MPH. The consumer pressed the brake pedal but the vehicle continued at 60 MPH. The consumer put the car in manual 6 speed and the vehicle bucked then worked normally. As soon as the vehicle was put back into automatic mode the gears became stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer noticed condensation on the inside bottom of the windshield. The check engine light illuminated due to failed throttle body. The radio experienced problems. The left rear wheel was bent and caused vibration while driving.

Filed Apr 8, 2006 · Transmission · 10,900 miles · TX

After a modest acceleration to pull into traffic, I had to stop suddenly due to a light and the car began to rev up to 1500 and back down over and over. I had to pull over immediately where it continued to rev and die down, regardless if I was in a gear or park. It is an automatic. I turned off the car and restarted, the problem went away but the engine light remained on for two days. I plan on taking to the dealer. It is only 7 months old, I bought it new.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Transmission · DE

Car is a manual transmission. Past 2 weeks engine light has come on, car will not shift and will not go above 20 MPH.