One problem related to manual transmission floor shifter has 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.
5-speed manual is very difficult to shift in lower gears. Very noticeable when downshifting into 1st or 2nd gear. When very cold, you cannot get into 2nd gear when upshifting. Have taken into dealer 3 times with them not being able to duplicate problem.