KnownCarProblems2017 Mazda Mazda6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda Mazda6, most often about the other or unspecified (38% of complaints). It is 14th of 20 Mazda6 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2017 Mazda Mazda6 problems
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 38%I was driving straight at ~40mph on a paved road at about 830pm, no other cars in front of my, when I heard a noise like a cannon going off. I looked up, and my sun roof had completely shattered: there were large chunks of glass inside the car, and extensive scratch marks on the rear trunk cover. Upon pulling over and…
Back-up camera froze providing a false picture on cabin screen, which caused a collision. Car was in reverse backing up. Cabin picture showed object outside of warning range. See attached picture. If a child was behind the car they would have been hit.
Electrical
19 complaints · 32%Main wiring harness near engine coils chewed thru by rodent while it was parked in the city. One wire was completely cut and another nearby wire was chewed. These wires cary high voltages and can cause fire if shorted. This wiring harness may contain soy based products which can attract rodents. This car engine cover…
Ghost touch- radio/audio center randomly switches modes, stations, functions and will access phone contacts via bluetooth and make random voice calls . Once connected, it is very difficult to disconnect. Often times the call will be repeated several times. This occurs both while sitting still or when driving. It is…
Brakes
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: foundation components.
All rotors, pads and calipers need to be changed after only 15,000 miles on this new vehicle. The brake system is unreliable on the highway and at risk of locking up due to rusting of all components. The car was purchased in mississippi then housed in florida for 90% of its life. It has not been exposed to flood or…
Engine
4 complaints · 7%I bought my 2017 Mazda 6 brand new. While the car was in warranty in january 2020 while I was driving with 50 miles in hour, the engine was running rough, the engine light was on and the engine stall. The car was towed by Mazda at dealer. They replaced the fuel pump at that time. Few days ago while I was driving with…
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a delay before the vehicle responded. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware of a fuel leak on the driveway. The vehicle was taken…
Driver assistance
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warning.
Transmission
3 complaints · 5%On the night of 6/22/2018 I was traveling back to missouri from florida going about 60-65 MPH on a interchange from I-75 to I-24 when my car locked up completely, it sent me into a spin that I over corrected and threw the car into neutral and had to correct my steering from hitting a guard rail while avoiding 2 semis…
Situation: CVT tramsmission running smoothly when car was first bought. I am 3 weeks into owning the vehicle and the transmission seems to be going out. I had a diagnostic text run and there are zero computer errors. Issues: high revs and jerking of vehicle when gassed. Whether I am at a stand still or already giving…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Mazda Mazda6 recalls
Lights: turn signal
Risk: A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began december 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316j.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 mazda6 vehicles manufactured august 12, 2016, to september 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda Mazda6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (23 complaints); electrical (19 complaints); brakes (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 18, 2016 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda6?
- It is 14th of 20 Mazda6 model years by number of complaints, with 60 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.