2009 Mazda 6 4 cyl. vibration

[montgom626]

I drove 3 different 2009 Mazda 6 Touring Sedans all equipped with 4-cyl and 5 speed automatics. All had this roughness, a vibration just off of idle until around 1,000 rpm (when the engine became as smooth as silk) while moving out. Any idea what is going on? Anyone else experienced this? I have never driven a modern 4-cylinder with this roughness from 700 to 1,000 rpm. It was clearly an issue with the engine.

I would buy the car today if it was not for this one issue.(burnout) Thanks for any replies.

 

[wannabe]

did they only do it with the A/C on? or was it a constant vibration? also, something like that will typically "break-in" over a period of time as the motor mount wears itself down. i wouldn't use that as a reason to not buy a car.

 

[montgom626]

did they only do it with the A/C on? or was it a constant vibration? also, something like that will typically "break-in" over a period of time as the motor mount wears itself down. i wouldn't use that as a reason to not buy a car.

The AC was off.
How long does it take to go away?
Bob

 

[nolig2278]

6 speed manual has no vibration. A few bumps in the road are felt now that I have 17 in rims instead of the original 16

 

[thumper311]

This is the first 4 cyl I've had as a daily driver, and no engine vibrations on my 6

But if you're driving in heavy wet snow, followed by a freeze, get ready for some vibrations if any ice freezes up in your wheels.

Had a pretty obvious vibration out on the highway today when I got over 90 km/h (drove for 3 hours in a nasty snowstorm the afternoon before). Gave the dealer a call - service manager said just a few ounces of frozen ice in one spot on the inside of the alloy wheels can send you a shakin!

At any rate, quick spin through a touchless wash, and no more vibrations!

 

[PJM]

I Have The Same VIBRATION Problem On My 2009 MAZDA 6

I have the same engine vibbration problem on my 2009 Mazda 6i Grand Touring.
It started at about 3000 miles.
Have taken it back to the dealership [ Quirk Mazda in Quincy, Massachusetts] 4 times but they cannot find the problem. They are very nice and cooperative but the problem continues.
Now, have 7000 miles on the car and the problem has not changed.
Called MAZDA USA and they are supposed to send a MAZDA Field Rep to the dealership to review the problem with me but that was over three weeks ago.
When I called MAZDA USA at the end of last week they were pretty snippy with a 'Don't call us. We'll call you' attitude.

Seems like there is a MAZDA RECALL in the making.

Can MAZDA spell T-O-Y-O-T-A ????

 

[626gt]

I have 09 6 i GT with manual - engine can get course at times and I've also experienced the frozen ice in wheel vibration (thought the damm thing was going to rip off the lugs!) but no excessive engine vibration. I've had two other mazda 4 cyls before - not Honda/Toyota smooth at all but not excessive.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

I have the same engine vibbration problem on my 2009 Mazda 6i Grand Touring.
It started at about 3000 miles.
Have taken it back to the dealership [ Quirk Mazda in Quincy, Massachusetts] 4 times but they cannot find the problem. They are very nice and cooperative but the problem continues.
Now, have 7000 miles on the car and the problem has not changed.
Called MAZDA USA and they are supposed to send a MAZDA Field Rep to the dealership to review the problem with me but that was over three weeks ago.
When I called MAZDA USA at the end of last week they were pretty snippy with a 'Don't call us. We'll call you' attitude.

Seems like there is a MAZDA RECALL in the making.

Can MAZDA spell T-O-Y-O-T-A ????

Please give it a R-E-S-T. You're having an minor comfort issue not a safety issue.

Did you by chance try and compare your car's vibration to another one on the lot? What kinda of car did you have before? Did Quirk easily recognize the roughness or did they have a tough time feeling it? As someone said before you may have some ice build-up. Engines and wheels are carefully balanced to prevent vibration. Ice build-up in teh winter can cause stuff to get out of balance. Maybe running it through a touchless car wash may clear it up.

 

[PJM]

I do not appreciate your second guessing me !

I find it more than offensive that you are telling me to give my problem with my new 2009 MAZDA 6 a R-E-S-T.

For the record, I have the car washed every week and in the summer I wash it at least once a week. The car is spotless inside and out.

Don't want to challenge your credibility but your writing sounds as if you work for MAZDA in some capacity which may cloud your perspective.

When you buy a new car as I did you do not expect a vibration in the engine at 3000 miles as I experienced. And I do not think I am alone in this.

Beyond that, this is a discussion board concerning MAZDA with like problems in this thread.

So, if it bothers you to read it may I suggest respectfully that you do not.

Go read a puff piece from MAZDA instead if that suits you better.

 

[PJM]

Ps

Your New MAZDA 6 looks pretty dirty in the picture you attached with your post.

Take your own advise and get it washed !

 

[nolig2278]

at some speeds i have a vibration (like 70 but not 80mph)
i believe it to be a wheel out of balance and will get it checked out soon.

i feel a bit of the road but i would say that is too be expected with a car designed to be sporty and 17 inch rims

only other concern and i might post a new thread is that i hear a click now and then at very slow speeds from from driver side (like a cv joint or loose caliper)

4 cyl 6 speed 23,000 miles

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

You did not get my point

I find it more than offensive that you are telling me to give my problem with my new 2009 MAZDA 6 a R-E-S-T.

For the record, I have the car washed every week and in the summer I wash it at least once a week. The car is spotless inside and out.

Don't want to challenge your credibility but your writing sounds as if you work for MAZDA in some capacity which may cloud your perspective.

When you buy a new car as I did you do not expect a vibration in the engine at 3000 miles as I experienced. And I do not think I am alone in this.

Beyond that, this is a discussion board concerning MAZDA with like problems in this thread.

So, if it bothers you to read it may I suggest respectfully that you do not.

Go read a puff piece from MAZDA instead if that suits you better.

uggh

I wasn't saying you should give your concern a rest I was saying that you need to give your comparison to the issues with Toyotoa a rest. You have every right to want your issue fixed but in three separate posts you either threatened to call congress or spelled out T-O-Y-O-T-A to make some sort of point/threat. There's no reason to resort to threats- FYI it makes people want to help less.

You may want to try another dealer simply because, despite them being helpful and nice, they may not be as good at figuring out subtle problems like the one you're experiencing.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Ps, ps...

Your New MAZDA 6 looks pretty dirty in the picture you attached with your post.

Take your own advise and get it washed !

Now you're just being petty.

The only reason I said to take your car through a car wash is to melt any ice on the undercarriage that maybe causing an imbalance or resonance. As other posters said ice build-up can cause issues with vibration. I know that I hear rattles and buzzes around my windshield when snow/ice builds up under the cowl and goes away when I take it thorugh a wash.

And for the record I don't work for Mazda. I also don't believe in taking my car through car washes that frequently during the winter months. I believe the detergents they use in car washes (even touchless ones) are harsh on the paint. FYI that picture was taken a day afeter I washed my car. What you see is spray from melted snow over two sunny days.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Good point

did they only do it with the A/C on? or was it a constant vibration? also, something like that will typically "break-in" over a period of time as the motor mount wears itself down. i wouldn't use that as a reason to not buy a car.

Parts do break-in over time. Initially the 6 speed auto in my car shifted kinda of rough but smoothed out after about 1000 miles. I've also noted that brand spanking new cars don't feel as limber as ones that have been driven. As I've mentioned in other posts I didn't care for the 6 when I first test drove it but after test driving a few samples I realized it was more about the newness of the car than any latent defect.

 

[PJM]

Okay

Didn't mean it to be a personal attack on you. But your car did look - well not shiny - when you were suggesting getting my car washed.
Still waiting to here from the MAZDA USA local rep. Seems they are delaying.

Will stay with my dealership until I meet with the MAZDA rep.

Someone suggested it may be a transmission problem.

 

[PJM]

LATEST UPDATE ON MY MAZDA 6 -Unacceptable Response From MAZDA USA

I own a 2009 MAZDA 6i Grand Touring 4cylinder.
It now has 7000 miles.

At around 3000 miles I noticed that at idle I would get a vibration in the steering wheel and the brake.
I took it to the Mazda Dealership, Quirk MAZDA on McGrath Highway in Quincy, Massachusetts immediately.They could find nothing wrong.

At 5100 miles the vibration problem remained and I took the car back to Quirk Mazda. They could not locate the problem but replaced a Thottle Body Gasket and the Front Disc Brake Plate which showed signs or rusting at that mileage.

At 5900 miles I brought my 2009 MAZDA 6 back for another oil change and told the service department that I was still getting that intemittent vibration at idle. They drove the car and could feel a slight vibration which they said might be part of the product and engine design of the car... since and I quote "it has an internal combustion engine which causes a minor explosion in the engine". Wow! What a revelation.

My car now has slightly over 7000 miles and the vibration continues.

Therefore I called MAZDA USA and spoke with a MAZDA Customer Service Rep named "Glynn". Nearly four weeks ago she told me that a regional MAZDA Service Representative would meet me at Quirk Mazda in Quincy, Massachusetts so that he could inspect and drive my car.

Tonight, I received a telephone call from the very same Glynn and was told that the Regional Service Representative had spoken with the Quirk Mazda Service Department and they told him the problem was too minor to be of concern. Therefore, the Regional MAZDA USA Service Representative would not bother to meet with me at Quirk MAZDA.

Today, as I was driving the car I could now feel the vibration in the seat at idle. That did not seem to matter to Glynn at MAZDA USA. She would not do anything.

At this point the Massachusetts Lemon Law comes into effect:

I brought my 2009 MAZDA 6 i Grand Touring back to Quirk Mazda on McGrath Highway in Quincy, Massachusetts the required 3 times to invoke the Massachusetts Lemon Law and they have not been able to fix the problem.
Therefore,I am considering filing under the Massachusetts Lemon Law which would require MAZDA and Quirk Mazda to give me a new car of equal value.

MAZDA USA has exhibited all the same arrogance of Toyota. Is this a Japanese way of doing business. Do we need to drop another bomb on these Japs to wake them up that their behaviour is not acceptable!

If MAZDA thinks I am going to let this drop they have another thing coming.
' I have not begun to fight' . If Quirk Mazda on McGrath Highway in Quincy, Massachusetts wants me to drive around their dealership with a BRIGHT LEMON a top my car I will.

My next move tomorrow morning is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and request the specific documents to enforce this states Lemon Law. Second, I will be calling friend in the broadcasting industry and local newspapers to spead the word about the arrogance of MAZDA USA.

 

[wannabe]

PJM -
I know that you are having an issue with vibration that you percieve to be a big deal, but please do not attack other members on this board. I was about to give you an infraction when I saw your appology post.

The main point is that while, yes, this is a nuisance that the dealership/Mazda USA should be fixing, it is not a safety/drivabilty issue, and therefore low on the priority list. Think of it like a blown speaker, annoying yes, but not going to kill your ability to drive. Toyota's issues are a safety issue and should be very high on their list.

I am not sure how the lemon laws work in Mass, but typically it needs to be a major issue, not a convenience/comfort issue to qualify.

Good luck with your smear campaign, I doubt anything will come of it though. It will probably just cost you time and money. The main question you need to ask yourself is if this car is not up to your standards, what car is? The quality is pretty similar across the boards these days with no one brand really standing above the others....however I personally have found Mazda to be the best for the prices they charge.

 

[PJM]

How Do You Know This Is Not A Safety Concern?

I have owned Hondas, Volvos and Audis with the exception of the Audi there were all 4 cyl and I never had a problem like this or been treated as rudely I have have been by MAZDA USA.

Call it a "smear campaign" if you like but I call it a "Truth Campaign".

MAZDA USA acted like .... jerks. Would like to say something stronger.

Unlike their ancestors, this is not a sneak attack it is right out there for them to see. Bombs Away.

Hiroshima Mon Amore
Sayonara

 

[mysleeper6]

I have owned Hondas, Volvos and Audis with the exception of the Audi there were all 4 cyl and I never had a problem like this or been treated as rudely I have have been by MAZDA USA.

Call it a "smear campaign" if you like but I call it a "Truth Campaign".

MAZDA USA acted like .... jerks. Would like to say something stronger.

Unlike their ancestors, this is not a sneak attack it is right out there for them to see. Bombs Away.

Hiroshima Mon Amore
Sayonara

By all means, hold back...wouldn't want to call them anything strong. But you have no problem comparing your petty problem to an attack that killed 3000+ US Servicemen or celebrating the bombing of Hiroshima, in sort of a "serves-them-right-for-what-they've-done-to-me" manner.

Somebody censor this guy. What is he really contributing here? He's just using this forum as his personal b**** session.

 

[PJM]

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