Mazda Mazda6 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Mazda Mazda6 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Excellent | — | 8 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2019Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Good | 1 | 42 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 1 | 39 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | — | 53 | 8 | 11 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 2 | 40 | 1 | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2014 | Caution | 2 | 96 | 18 | 8 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | 2 | 18 | 1 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | 3 | 69 | 6 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Caution | 3 | 90 | 8 | 6 | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2010 | Avoid | 5 | 164 | 6 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009Worst | Avoid | 6 | 261 | 5 | 1 | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | 4 | 71 | 12 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2007 | Caution | 5 | 100 | 8 | 6 | 1 | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2006 | Caution | 6 | 110 | 9 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2005 | Caution | 6 | 107 | 9 | 8 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2004 | Caution | 7 | 104 | 7 | 11 | 1 | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2003 | Caution | 7 | 142 | 9 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
19 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
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Based on 1,516 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mazda Mazda6 Reliability
What year Mazda6 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 261 complaints and 6 safety recalls. See the full 2009 report for specific defects.
Is the Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
The Mazda Mazda6 has accumulated 1,516 owner-filed complaints and 60 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 2 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2019 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Mazda6.
What are the most common Mazda6 problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (347 reports), Structure (151 reports), Suspension (117 reports), Electrical System (116 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Mazda6 has an open recall?
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