2003 Mazda Mazda6 engine problems
The 2003 Mazda Mazda6 has 47 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
47
Engine complaints
19%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BLUE SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Mazda Mazda6 have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2003 Mazda Mazda6 engine — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.