2017 Mazda MAZDA6 electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The infotainment touchscreen display in my 2017 Mazda 6 is experiencing a "ghost touch" defect, where the screen registers inputs without being touched. The defective touchscreen is available for inspection upon request. While driving, the system randomly changes settings, switches menus, activates…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“The center mounted Mazda Connect infotainment system in my 2017 Mazda 6 Touring sedan is defective. The screen randomly & intermittently changes display modes while the vehicle is on (driving or parked). It began about 2024 & getting worse. One second it will be on navigation then it arbitrarily…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs and bulletin(s) listed below: The changes are noted below in red. SA-010/23 02/09/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions…
SA-021-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2026If 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% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 47 | 34% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 32 | 8% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.