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Mazda MAZDA6

2013–2017 only

482 classified complaints 10 recalls

2013–2017 Mazda MAZDA6 models have 482 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 10 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 54,900 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2017 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 — 2013–2017 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 90 complaints

Median onset: 54,900 miles. 6.7% 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 newer model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 47 complaints

Median onset: 42,200 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Parking brake, including electronic · Brakes 34 complaints

Median onset: 40,200 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 32 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles. 34.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 31 complaints

Median onset: 14,292 miles. 6.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 24 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 21 complaints

Median onset: 11,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 21,328 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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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 2013–2017 model years. See the full Mazda MAZDA6 report for every year and full specs/safety data.