2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Suspension Problems

“I own a 2003 Mazda 6. About a month ago I started hearing loud noises coming from the front axle area when I turn or drive over bumps. My brakes and tires are in good shape. I was first told that I needed new struts. A second inspection however revealed no problem with my struts. Mechanic seems to be baffled as to what the problem is. My car is a v6 Mazda 6s. 5 speed. Problem started at 82,000 miles. Current mileage is about 84,000.”

“I have been in the dealership for the same symptom being a squealing low pitch to a hum when I turn left into any parking spot. My brakes and rotors have been replaced along with a caliper spring. They keep on saying that they have fixed the problem each time and it comes back. I have been in four times for this. Also I have had an ecu computer replaced due to a check engine light appearing. Lastly, my glove box has been replaced because it was installed with the light on permanently. …”

“I purchased my Mazda 6s in february of 2003. I have loved this car since the day I first saw it. In december of 2003, I began hearing grinding/moaning sounds from the front suspension area when making slow turns into a parking space. This happened approximately 3-4 weekly. I took my 6s in for it's regular service in december (oil change and tire rotation), and advised my dealership of the noise I was hearing. I was told that my one front tire was 2 lbs low, and that is what caused the noise. …”

“The contact owns a 2003 Mazda 6. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle every time she drives over a bump or makes a turn. She has had several repair shops inspect the vehicle and attempt to remedy the failure. She has had both front and rear brakes, rotors, and tires replaced. One mechanic stated that the pistons needed to be replaced as well. The speed, VIN, and engine size were unknown. The failure mileage was 81,000 and current mileage was 87,000.”

“Consumer began to hear popping noises in the front end of the vehicle when turning the steering wheel. There was a pop noise in the front end when the vehicle sat for a while and when going from reverse to drive, the struts and mounts were noisy, the lower body fairing had come apart twice, and there was a grinding noise in the brakes due to the warped front brake rotors.”