Worst 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mazda Mazda6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 29 | — | 1 | 25,800 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 7,150 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | 1 | 18,799 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 6,600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 400 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 5,700 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 8,412 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 18,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Mazda Mazda6. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2018 Mazda Mazda6
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~645,478 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
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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