Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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 Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact stated blue smoke was emitting from the tail pipe and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated the catalytic converters were clogged and would have to be replaced. Additionally, the mechanic stated the front passenger's side tie rod was loose and could fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. Da.
2003 Mazda 6 with regular maintenance and approximately 60k miles. Having incidents of stalling and idling hard. Per one mechanic it is a pvc and lines. A second mechanic showed us a crack in the intake manifold. These parts are cheap since they are plastic. But the quoted installation is over $700 for just the pvc.
2003 Mazda 6 check engine light at 1 week, transmissions slipping & slamming into gear through 1 1/2 years of ownership, at 35,000 engine went was replaced, replacement had 300 miles on it when it died on the southern end of NJ turnpike towed to DE dealer, still has transmission problems, back in shop now for engine problems only 3000 on replacement engine, into dealer numerous times for water leaks that have cause mold & rust inside the car on seatbelts & causing me a great deal of illness - still not repaired going through lemon law since Nov 2003.