2016 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2017 Mazda MAZDA6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 | 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 669 | 515 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda MAZDA6 | Mazda MAZDA6 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 19 |
| Power Train | 11 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 3 |
| Seats | 9 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2016 Mazda MAZDA6
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.