2009 Mazda6 reliability - let's get better info ASAP

[P5w3kids]

Because I wanted more up-to-date auto reliability information that included actual repair rates, in late 2005 I started conducting reliability research at TrueDelta.com. TrueDelta reports absolute stats like "trips to the shop" that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so it's possible to provide reliability information on the new Mazda6 quickly--if enough owners sign up.

Thanks to the help of this forum and its owner, for which I am very grateful, we've been able to provide information on nearly the entire Mazda line. Let's do the same with the new Mazda6.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, panel members receive full access to the results for free.

For the details, and to sign up to help out:

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[P5w3kids]

Six signed up so far. A start, but this is such a beautiful car...why aren't more people here to talk about how much they love it?

 

[Mazda3]

Six signed up so far. A start, but this is such a beautiful car...why aren't more people here to talk about how much they love it?

Because they get attacked by the haters everytime a thread is started.

 

[wannabe]

Because they get attacked by the haters everytime a thread is started.

yeah.

the bigger issue is that this community really doesn't mesh with that car. that car is not designed to be moddable, and this is a modding community.

 

[P5w3kids]

How was the old one designed to be moddable in ways the new one is not?

I have no idea what makes one car more moddable than another (aside from a turbo), and am curious.

 

[nolig2278]

I think the issue is that the average buyer of the new 6 will not be the type of person who even realizes what a website/forum is.

I think it is great to compare repairs with others. Easy way to spot a specific potential failure, recall or other issues.

 

[wannabe]

How was the old one designed to be moddable in ways the new one is not?

I have no idea what makes one car more moddable than another (aside from a turbo), and am curious.

I think the issue is that the average buyer of the new 6 will not be the type of person who even realizes what a website/forum is.

I think it is great to compare repairs with others. Easy way to spot a specific potential failure, recall or other issues.

exactly. the type of buyer for this car is more along the same lines as the buyer for a lexus or acura. the old car was more along the accord/camry lines. the aftermarket doesnt seem to exist because there is no demand for it. the owners aren't asking for more performance because the car is more set to be luxury than performance.

 

[P5w3kids]

Well, 18 now signed up. Might be enough for an initial, qualified result in May. But more likely we'll have an initial result in August.

If you have a 2009, please help us make this result happen sooner rather than later:

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[soldmygoat]

Well, 18 now signed up. Might be enough for an initial, qualified result in May. But more likely we'll have an initial result in August.

If you have a 2009, please help us make this result happen sooner rather than later:

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I just signed up (hi)

 

[P5w3kids]

We had barely enough responses for a partial result for the 2009. That said, the score of 26 repair trips per 100 vehicles per year provides a rough indicator that, so far, these cars have been having few problems.

More participants needed so we can provide a full result in future updates.

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[P5w3kids]

We'll have an updated result next month. We might have a full result this time, but it's going to be tight. Additional participants would be very helpful.

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[rwong410]

I've signed up as well.

 

[P5w3kids]

We have that full result--thanks, guys. With a reported repair rate of 48 successful repair trips per 100 cars per year, the 2009 Mazda6 is about average, and not far from "better than average." Pretty good for an all new car in its first model year.

We'll have another update in November. The more owners participate, the better the information we can provide.

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[Ernie]

Unfortunately, dealer hours really play a role (no joke).

If it were a 6am-7pm repair shop, I'd probably have brought it in more . . . probably why my Saturn had "poor reliability" . . . still my passenger occupancy sensor sucks; bad.

I'll be rid of the car before the details are complete; 16,000 miles today, bought it in March.

Oh well :/

-Ernie

 

[P5w3kids]

By the same logic, my tires get rotated far less often than they ought to, and I end up buying them in pairs...

Updated results again later this month.

We're going to start providing new stats for the odds of requiring no repairs and the odds of getting a lemon. These require larger sample sizes, so additional participants would be helpful.

For the details, and to sign up:

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[P5w3kids]

We have that updated result--thanks, guys. With a reported repair rate of 68 successful repair trips per 100 cars per year, the 2009 Mazda6 is again about average, but trending in the wrong direction.

We'll have another update in February. The more owners participate, the better the information we can provide.

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[maple_leaf]

Yeah....saw that.

 

[P5w3kids]

62 2009s now signed up, an excellent start. Just one 2010 so far, though. Many 2010 owners here? To find out how much reliability improves with the second model year we need your help.

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[P5w3kids]

A few more now for both years. Continue to especially need more 2010s.

Not yet signed up? Details here:

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[P5w3kids]

We have updated results for the Mazda6 to include owner experiences through December 31, 2009. With 73 repair trips per 100 cars per year, the 2009 is about average.

A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years. Especially need more 2010s.

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