Two problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the 2006 MAZDA6.
Driving on freeway at about 65 mph, all of a sudden the abs light came on, seconds later the check engine light came on. About 30 seconds later, my Mazda6 shut off and I lost power steering. I got stuck in the middle of the freeway. Smoke was coming out of the left side (if standing in front of car) under the hood and radiator fluid was pouring out the bottom. Car wouldn't start, click click click, had to have it towed home. Had a independent mechanic look at the car, he said the engine was blown. * car gave zero indications that it was overheating, no change in the temperature gauge. ** I think there is a defect somewhere in this area, as it should've told me it was overheating. I bought this car brand new in June 2006 and have babied it. This is the first and only problem I have ever had with it. I did not replace the engine.
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda6. The contact stated that the radiator fan failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the radiator fan control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.