2010 Mazda MAZDA6 electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased this vehicle for my 16 yr old daughter 1 yr ago. The car has a clean carfax and has had no accidents. Upon purchasing the car the headlights continue to burn out. Taking it to a Mazda dealership i learned the headlight assembly unit was melting. I had to purchase 2 used headlight…”
filed Aug 25, 2021
“Years of unexpected battery drain and rough starts which caused several other issues. Different mechanic advised of a faulty body control module bcm.”
filed Dec 27, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been…
SA-061-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 17, 2025
Electrical System problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 19 | 32% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 47 | 34% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 32 | 8% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.