2005 Mazda MAZDA6: engine stalls while driving

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 Mar 9, 2011 · Engine · 57,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda6. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the vehicle began to hesitate as if it were going to stall. The contact had to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal in order to keep the engine running. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that two engine coils needed to be replaced; however, when that did not correct the failure, the contact was told that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The failure continued to occur and the contact was told that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was concerned that the failure was a manufacturers defect that was never repaired under warranty. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 66,000. Updated 04/15/11*lj updated 1/13/2012 *ln

Filed May 9, 2007 · Engine · 22,200 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda 6. The contact attempted to accelerate from a stop, but the vehicle failed to move. The engine automatically shut off and the vehicle appeared to switch to accessory mode. The lights on the instrument panel illuminated, but the engine was not running. The vehicle was shut completely off and restarted. The vehicle began to operate normally, but the contact stated that the transmission delayed and shifted roughly when turning corners. The vehicle has previously experienced transmission failure, but it never shut off while driving. The current and failure mileages were 22,200.

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 Feb 10, 2007 · Engine · 3,000 miles · MD

In august of 2005 I purchased a mazda 6 (automatic transmission). After 2 - 3 weeks of ownership my mazda died on me one day while driving on the highway. I immediately took it to the dealership yet no problem was identified. 4 - 5 months later my car stalled while sitting at a light. A couple of months after that, my mazda stalled again. A couple of days ago while backing out of the driveway my car just turned off. It's so annoying because I always take it to the dealership immediately after the stalling occurs and they can never identify a problem; they try to recreate the conditions and put miles on my car but it doesn't stall for them. When it stalls there is no warning (I.e no lights, engine noise,etc). It turns right back on immediately; I notice the lights and the fact that my engine is no longer on. I simply put the car in park and turn the ignition and the car runs fine. This stalling occurs every 5 - 7 months. I've complained and complained to every mazda dealership I've been to and have sent multiple emails and made multiple phone calls to the corporate office about this issue. Because the problem can't be identified the mazda technicians can offer no remedy.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Electrical · 2,000 miles · DC

I own a 2005 mazda 6 I sedan. After owning my car for 7 months it has turned off 3 times while driving. Once I was on the highway the other two times I was at a stop. I have taken it to the dealership twice to have the problem examined and no problem has been found. My car has received all of the scheduled maintenance. Yet the problem still occurs. When the car stalls it usually starts again immediately however I don't think a new car should have this problem.