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Mazda MAZDA6

2003–2007 only

686 classified complaints 3 recalls

2003–2007 Mazda MAZDA6 models have 686 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 86,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda MAZDA6 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2021

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2007 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 354 complaints

Median onset: 86,000 miles. 8.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 56 complaints

Median onset: 104,645 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 47 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 34 complaints

Median onset: 112,500 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 28 complaints

Median onset: 96,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 26 complaints

Median onset: 87,200 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 23 complaints

Median onset: 113,000 miles.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 14 complaints

Median onset: 69,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2007 model years. See the full Mazda MAZDA6 report for every year and full specs/safety data.