Worst 2016 Mazda Mazda6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Mazda Mazda6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 4 | — | 25,583 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 1 | — | 59,950 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 2 | — | 50,129 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 15,092 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | — | — | 45,395 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 3 | — | 45,835 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 29,606 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 3 | — | 42,992 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 2 | — | 19,133 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 33,535 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2 | — | 40,871 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 1 | — | 18,475 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 9,950 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 1 | — | 44,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 58,600 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 22,441 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 63,150 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 1 | — | — | 22,441 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | 113,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Mazda Mazda6. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2016 Mazda Mazda6
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~155,829 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
Other Mazda Mazda6 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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