Mazda MAZDA6
2008–2012 only
2008–2012 Mazda MAZDA6 models have 1,258 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 14 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically surfacing around 115,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 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
What breaks, and when — 2008–2012 only
Median onset: 115,000 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 85,500 miles. 7.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 60,000 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 56,500 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 75,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 51,000 miles.
Typical repair: $230–$430 nationally.
Median onset: 58,627 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 94,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2012 model years. See the full Mazda MAZDA6 report for every year and full specs/safety data.