2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Mazda MAZDA6, 2% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,650 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Beginning in 2006, my 2003 Mazda 6 would randomly experience power failure while driving. This was both scary and dangerous. I would be driving, the car would completely loose power with no warning and all the lights on the dashboard would come on. I would have to pull over, turn my car off and back on, and then it would work fine till it randomly happened again. Obviously loosing power at a high speed is extremely dangerous for both myself and the other drivers. I took it to the dealership many times and they were never able to determine a cause. …”
NHTSA complaint #10242431, filed 2008-09, 61,000 miles“While driving at 45mph consumer's vehicle was hit from behind, causing it to rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Prior to accident, left front tire kept loosing air. Dealer re-beaded it but didn't found anything wrong with the tire. Dealer told consumer to come back if tires still losses air.”
NHTSA complaint #10059210, filed 2004-02, 2,300 miles“Tire tread separation of cooper cs4 touring 215/50r17 91v high speed radial. Dot 3d6a clt 520/a/a. While driving on the interstate highway at approximately 70 MPH a slapping sound developed. Subsequent stops and checks revealed the tread was separating on the outside edge of the right front tire. Loose rubber knocked holes in the outer edge of the inner fender well. Along the outer edge of the tire I was able to insert my finger up under the tread. This condition had the appearance of the tire being a re-tread instead of a new tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10213149, filed 2007-12“Rear driver's side tire blew out while driving at 60 MPH. The rear inner side came out, consumer lost control of the vehicle, and vehicle ended on the shoulder of highway. Michelin radial xse, p205/60r16-914 , DOT# unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10048033, filed 2003-11Related service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mazda MAZDA6
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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