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Mazda MAZDA6

2016 only

108 classified complaints 1 recall

2016 Mazda MAZDA6 have 108 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 58,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda MAZDA6 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 58,000 miles. 21.7% 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.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles. 38.5% 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.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 36,900 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Parking brake, including electronic · Brakes 8 complaints

Median onset: 41,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 8 complaints

Median onset: 6,000 miles.

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

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Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 6 complaints

Median onset: 6,800 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 8,900 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 4 complaints

Median onset: 42,500 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

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 2016 model year. See the full Mazda MAZDA6 report for every year and full specs/safety data.