2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Mazda MAZDA6, 1% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 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.
“Heard rubbing noise from the rear end while driving. This was caused by 18 inch rims rubbing on the wheels. This could cause the tires to wear out or blow out, per the dealership. These were after market rims but were on the vehicle at time of purchase. The rims model name was le collection lm.”
NHTSA complaint #10051757, filed 2003-12, 500 miles“Rear wheel studs. One of my rear wheel lug bolts is cracked up in the lug nut and another one broke off and is missing.this was an accident waiting to happen. I can't even get my car inspected because our local auto parts store does not carry this item.”
NHTSA complaint #10189175, filed 2007-04Related service bulletins
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- 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…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 16 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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