2006 Mazda MAZDA6: check engine light

Filed Jul 5, 2022 · Engine · 123,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine made a loud ticking noise. The contact stated that once the vehicle had warmed up, the would drive normal; however, while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the Variable Valve Timing Actuator (VVTA) was not functioning as needed causing the engine stall and loud ticking sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Engine · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate independently and the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · HI

Driving on freeway at about 65 MPH, all of a sudden the ABS light came on, seconds later the check engine light came on. About 30 seconds later, my mazda6 shut off and I lost power steering. I got stuck in the middle of the freeway. Smoke was coming out of the left side (if standing in front of car) under the hood and radiator fluid was pouring out the bottom. Car wouldn't start, click click click, had to have it towed home. Had a independent mechanic look at the car, he said the engine was blown. **my car gave zero indications that it was overheating, no change in the temperature gauge.** I think there is a defect somewhere in this area, as it should've told me it was overheating. I bought this car brand new in june 2006 and have babied it. This is the first and only problem I have ever had with it. I did not replace the engine.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Fuel system · 101,150 miles · CA

When coming off the freeway or driving through town, the engine starts to surge. The engine RPM is around 2000 and will not come to an idle. Almost cannot stop the vehicle. Very hard brake pedal due to low engine vacuum, caused by the engine RPM being so high. There is not a consistent basis for this happening.. The repair shop has replaced the throttle body assembly, mass air flow sensor and purge solenoid. Same results. The check engine light does not come on. No codes are stored in the computer. The gas pedal is not sticking and no floor mats interfering with the gas pedal.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AZ

The check engine light comes on. I had the code checked and it is the cooling sensor. The vehicle is not overheating and light will go off for a short time and then come on again.

Filed Apr 18, 2013 · Body, Engine · 75,000 miles · OH

At 75,000 and light driving, the car would 'clunk' hard when it slowed. The dealer took 3 hours and 500 dollars to fix an engine mount bolt. Also they said the check engine light was on. Two oxygen sensors are out and wanted a few hundred dollars more. Sadly disappointed in this lightly mazda 6 v6 2006 car! The engine mount bolts would have been horrible if the engine fell in traffic.

Filed Dec 1, 2006 · Engine · 6,694 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure in stop and go traffic, the engine stalled without warning. Afterwards, the check engine light illuminated momentarily, and the engine was easily restarted. The dealer inspected the vehicle, and performed a diagnostic test which did not produce any failure codes. The manufacturer was alerted.