KnownCarProblemsMazda Mazda6 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,234 complaints with NHTSA about the Mazda Mazda6 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2009, 2010, 2003. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mazda Mazda6 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mazda6 | 58 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Mazda6 | 60 | Other or unspecified | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Mazda6 | 77 | Brakes | 1 | 9 |
| 2015 Mazda6 | 60 | Brakes | 3 | 6 |
| 2014 Mazda6 | 137 | Electrical | 4 | 14 |
| 2012 Mazda6 | 99 | Air bags | 6 | 5 |
| 2011 Mazda6 | 135 | Suspension | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 Mazda6 | 225 | Body and structure | 9 | 5 |
| 2009 Mazda6 | 386 | Body and structure | 9 | 8 |
| 2008 Mazda6 | 111 | Air bags | 4 | 15 |
| 2007 Mazda6 | 156 | Air bags | 4 | 15 |
| 2006 Mazda6 | 173 | Air bags | 3 | 13 |
| 2005 Mazda6 | 147 | Air bags | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 Mazda6 | 160 | Air bags | 4 | 11 |
| 2003 Mazda6 | 174 | Engine | 6 | 11 |
| 2002 Mazda6 | 28 | Transmission | 1 | 1 |
66 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mazda Mazda6
- What years of the Mazda Mazda6 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2009 (386), 2010 (225), 2003 (174).
- What is the most common problem with the Mazda Mazda6?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (625), body and structure (286), electrical (224).
- Which Mazda Mazda6 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2020 (2), 2019 (6), 2021 (17). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.