Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (four problems).
2005 Mazda 6s 3 liter v6 with automatic transmission (aisin warner). Application of throttle to accelerate in 5th or 6th gear causes jerk, selects neutral then eventually selects an appropriate gear. Very dangerous on uphill freeways due to sudden loss of any power. Read details...
: I have a 2005 Mazda 6 wagon bought new off the dealer's lot. 4 years later, in sept. 2009 with 22k miles on it, I was coming off a curving exit ramp when I stepped on the gas to merge into traffic and nothing happened - no pickup - I just started coasting. Read details...
It has a very rough shift from first to second gear. It doesn't grind or or clunk, it's just a violent shift almost like its slipping. Read details...