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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2003 Mazda 6.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mazda 6 (1 fires reported). Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 62).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Mazda 6 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 6 2.3 L Automatic (S4) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 6 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 6 3.0 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.