2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Mazda MAZDA6, 2% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125 miles.
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.
“Cannot turn off heat to windshield nor upper vents. Excessive heat to face causes drowsiness and it is difficult to remain alert while feet are still cold. A continuing problem reported to two mazada dealers who were not helpful.”
NHTSA complaint #10065985, filed 2004-04, 100 miles“Power windows only worked intermittently. Dealer in salem, va could not reproduce problem. Dealer in dale city repaired. Check engine light came on during acceleration. Dealer diagnosed and determined light was associated with power windows. One week later, light came on again. Dealer rotated a fuel injected, took the car for two days and deteremined that the problem was fixed. Two months later, the light came on again. Dealer replaced PCM. Two weeks later, light is on again.”
NHTSA complaint #10069302, filed 2004-01, 1,170 miles“Center defroster vent does not close completely. During humid or rainy conditions, the outside condensation can impare drivers view. If left unchecked the condensation can impare the middle 1/3 of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10037293, filed 2003-09, 150 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035599Jul 29, 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…
- 10243569Sep 13, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10198691Jun 7, 2021Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10198574Jun 1, 2021Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with…
- 10060877Nov 30, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10016684Jan 18, 2005Fogging on lower exterior of windshield.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 12% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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