The contact owns a 2003 Mazda 6. the contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, after closing the front drivers side door and attempting to open the door, it was jammed and could not be open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Agawam, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the front driver's side door would not open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the vehicle was not inspected and the contact was informed that the failure was a common problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 4/1/13 the consumer stated the spring for the door lock acutuator would fail, trapping occupants in the vehicle. Updated 04/19/2013

- Concord, CA, USA

We have owned our Mazda 6 since 2003. This year there is substantial rust in both rear fenders. Researching this it appears to be a common problem, such a problem that it was a recall in england. We contacted Mazda to see if a recall was available to America, but one was not. Mazda is aware of the problem as they modified their design to change the rear fender on future models. We fear that the structure has degraded greatly that a side impact would result in serious injury to rear passengers.

- Plainfield, IL, USA