general problems of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6

The vehicle exhibits dangerous electronic malfunctions. A licensed technician (mv-113255) has confirmed a sporadic unintended acceleration defect where the cruise control 'decrease' button causes the vehicle to increase speed. Additionally, the vehicle repeatedly enters 'limp mode' in active traffic, causing a violent jerk and a total loss of acceleration while displaying a 'Smart city brake support' (scbs) failure on the dashboard. An independent inspection also documented gross mechanical neglect, including loose battery terminals and a loose transmission bellhousing bolt, which may contribute to these intermittent electrical/safety failures.

There is a bearing in the crankshaft that looks like it’s not up to spec. No warning lights came on, car suddenly lost power on the highway. Fortunately no one was injured though it was a very scary situation. Mechanic took a look inside the engine and said a main bearing stud broke off and busted a hole through the short block. He said I’m lucky the engine didn’t turn into a grenade. Upon looking up the failure many other people have had the same issue with this engine. The exact same failure on the exact same bolt. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Pcm issue, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. Infotainment system, transmission, and engine. Key fobs not able to be reprogrammed due to pcm issue.