Worst 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 | 1 | — | 14,140 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | — | — | 42,035 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 77,519 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 3,760 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 91,508 mi | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 73,130 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 4,500 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2017 Mazda Mazda6
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~180 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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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