2003 Mazda 6
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Mazda 6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2,239 on record.
2003 Mazda 6 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2003 Mazda 6 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Mazda 6.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2003 Mazda 6 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2003 Mazda 6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 22
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 22.
Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid. It has been unpublished and superseded by the Field Quality Information Report (FQIR) reporting system.
Bulletin SA-055-26 · Aug 2026This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster grid lines, integral antenna concerns causing radio…
Bulletin 09-022-26 · Electrical System, Visibility/wiper · Jul 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems.…
Bulletin SA-029-26 · Power Train, Service Brakes, Engine · Apr 2026A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensati…
Bulletin 07-004-25a · Dec 2025A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensati…
Bulletin 07-004-25 · Apr 2025In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with Federal, S…
Bulletin 09-038-24 · Electrical System · Aug 2024Speedometer replacement procedure
Bulletin 09-016-23 · Electrical System · Feb 2023Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. When returning from f…
Bulletin 01-010-22 · Power Train · Sep 2022In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Bulletin 09-024-22 · Electrical System · Jul 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guideli…
Bulletin 02-004-22 · Suspension · May 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 626. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 is a mid-size sedan produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024, replacing the long-produced Capella/626.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2003 Mazda 6 trims & engines on record
2003 Mazda 6 vehicles on record
2003 Mazda 61YVFP80D435M53014
2003 Mazda 64FAZR47E43TM07559
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG12F241190923
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG128241203568
2003 Mazda 6JM7GG32F641126950
2003 Mazda 6JMZGY19R231117090
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG12T201218395
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG14T241196537
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG12F531118446
2003 Mazda 6JMZGY19R241130593
2003 Mazda 6JM7GG32F941135545
2003 Mazda 6JM7GG32F731122159
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG128241202347
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG14F241170260
2003 Mazda 6JM7GG32F631116045
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG12F241198251
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG12F241204441
2003 Mazda 6JM7GG32F031118180
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG128231166063
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG12F231146997
2003 Mazda 6JMZGY19F241128492
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG12F241193747
2003 Mazda 6JMZGY19R241130634
2003 Mazda 6JMZGG12F241189044