2010 Mazda Mazda6 problems
Owners have filed 318 complaints about the 2010 Mazda Mazda6 with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 18.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 17%.
Complaints318
Crashes9
Fires2
Injuries3
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 18.9% · 60
Air bags 17.0% · 54
Suspension 13.5% · 43
Unknown or other 10.4% · 33
Steering 9.1% · 29
Exterior lighting 6.6% · 21
Electrical system 4.4% · 14
Visibility/wiper 4.1% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 3 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Mazda Mazda6 in this data, 2010 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 38 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 85,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I would like to report this ongoing issue with my Mazda 6 2010 model. The way Mazda design side mirror that's very comfy for spider. Our both left & right mirror has spider web all the time. We need to clean that in all seasons. There are multiple safety recall for Mazda 6 2010. [Xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (FOIA), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). Structure · reported at 2,500 miles
The dashboard is melting. The dashboard on the passenger started to look shiny. We took a clothe to wipe it off and the dashboard is sticky and actually peeled and ripped when we tried to wipe it. The conditioning is spreading and is very sticky. At certain times of day the glare from the shiney dashboard reflects off the windshield making it very difficult to see out the windshield. Structure · reported at 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passengerâs side of the vehicle was melted, causing a glare on the windshield which obstructed the view of the contact while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. Structure · reported at 32,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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