Mazda Mazda6 problems by year
2,602 complaints across 12 model years, 2003–2016. 2009 draws the most at 529; 2016 the fewest at 111.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 245 | Power train (15.5%) | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 197 | Air bags (27.9%) | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 2005 | 180 | Air bags (42.2%) | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 207 | Air bags (45.9%) | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 184 | Air bags (51.6%) | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 121 | Air bags (63.6%) | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 529most | Structure (23.4%) | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 318 | Structure (18.9%) | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 186 | Suspension (26.3%) | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 128 | Air bags (23.4%) | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 196 | Electrical system (24.0%) | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 111 | Electrical system (9.9%) | 19 | 0 | 0 |