Three problems related to body have been reported for the 2003 Mazda MAZDA6. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the 2003 MAZDA6.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Mazda mz6. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary after closing the front drivers side door and attempted to open the door was jammed and could not be open. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 120,000. Kh.
The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the front driver's side door would not open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the vehicle was not inspected and the contact was informed that the failure was a common problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 4/1/13 the consumer stated the spring for the door lock acutuator would fail, trapping occupants in the vehicle. Updated 04/19/2013.
We have owned our Mazda 6 since 2003. This year there is substantial rust in both rear fenders. Researching this it appears to be a common problem, such a problem that it was a recall in england. We contacted Mazda to see if a recall was available to America, but one was not. Mazda is aware of the problem as they modified their design to change the rear fender on future models. We fear that the structure has degraded greatly that a side impact would result in serious injury to rear passengers.