Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda6
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda Civic has 16.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 25.0 for the Mazda Mazda6. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda Civic
16.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
34% fewer than the Mazda Mazda6
- Complaints
- 8,815
- Sold
- 5,295,726
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2016. Fewest: 2005, 2011 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 40,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 41,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 46,600 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 31,307 mi
Mazda Mazda6
25.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.5× the Honda Civic’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,786
- Sold
- 713,683
- Recall campaigns
- 22
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2009–2011. Fewest: 2013 and 2019–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 114,813 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 58,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 66,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Civic or the Mazda Mazda6?
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda Civic has 16.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Mazda Mazda6 has 25.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Civic?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Civic is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 83,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Mazda Mazda6?
The most-reported problem on the Mazda Mazda6 is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 80,000 miles.
Which Honda Civic and Mazda Mazda6 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Civic: 2006–2008 and 2016; Mazda Mazda6: 2009–2011.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.