2016 Mazda MAZDA6 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front CV axles on my car have failed. It begun with a clicking noise and vibration when accelerating. I took the car to the Mazda dealership, and they confirmed the sounds but said they weren't able to diagnose the issue and that I would have to leave my car for them to figure it out. This…”
filed May 19, 2026
“PCM ISSUE, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. infotainment system, transmission, and engine. Key fobs not able to be reprogrammed due to PCM issue”
filed Jun 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. 01-008/23 06/05/23 Some vehicles may exhibit rattling noises from the engine compartment and oil leakage from the…
01-008-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
Power Train problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 8 | 13% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 19 | 14% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 9 | 8% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 17 | 11% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 20 | 12% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 19 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.