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Mazda MAZDA6

2003 only

82 classified complaints 3 recalls

2003 Mazda MAZDA6 have 82 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 107,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda MAZDA6 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 31 complaints

Median onset: 107,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 23 complaints

Median onset: 45,900 miles. 13.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 87,200 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 6 complaints

Median onset: 97,166 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 3 complaints

Median onset: 87,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 2 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 125,326 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003 model year. See the full Mazda MAZDA6 report for every year and full specs/safety data.