Mazda MAZDA6 problems by year
2,202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 19 Mazda MAZDA6 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
2009 (386)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Fewer complaints | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 2019 Fewer complaints | 6 | 1 | — | |
| 2018 | 55 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2017 | 60 | 1 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2016 | 76 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2015 | 60 | 3 | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 | 137 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2013 Fewer complaints | 22 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 | 99 | 6 | Air Bags | |
| 2011 | 134 | 6 | Suspension | |
| 2010 | 225 | 9 | Structure | |
| 2009 Most complained | 386 | 9 | Structure | |
| 2008 | 111 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2007 | 156 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2006 | 173 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2005 | 147 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2004 | 159 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2003 | 174 | 6 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2002 Fewer complaints | 28 | 1 | Power Train |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Mazda.