2010 Mazda MAZDA6

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 has 317 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 4.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: this concerns the plastic safety bumper on my mazda and plastic bumpers in general. mine is a safety hazard and in danger of breaking off. i believe it to be a defective product. i have a mazda6 touring plus which is ten months old, with less than 12,000 miles. my bumper began cracking two months a. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 6 crash reports 1 injury

317

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

4.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BODY/STRUCTURE

60 complaints

19%

• THIS CONCERNS THE PLASTIC SAFETY BUMPER ON MY MAZDA AND PLASTIC BUMPERS IN GENERAL. MINE IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IN DANGER OF BREAKING OFF. I BELIEVE IT TO BE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. I HAVE A MAZDA6 TOURING PLUS WHICH IS TEN MONTHS OLD, WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES. MY BUMPER BEGAN CRACKING TWO MONTHS A
• 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] INFOR
• HI, MY MAZDA HAVE A MELT DASH. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“THIS CONCERNS THE PLASTIC SAFETY BUMPER ON MY MAZDA AND PLASTIC BUMPERS IN GENERAL. MINE IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IN DANGER OF BREAKING OFF. I BELIEVE IT TO BE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. I HAVE A MAZDA6 TOURING PLUS WHICH IS TEN MONTHS OLD, WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES. MY BUMPER BEGAN CRACKING TWO MONTHS A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

54 complaints

17%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA, MAZDA6. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN AN OCCUPANT WAS PRESENT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL
• NOTICED THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER WAS STARTING TO GET SHINY. I CHECKED AND FOUND THE SHINY AREA. I CHECK TO CLEAN IT AND FOUND IT STICKY. AS I TRIED TO CLEAN IT IT BEGAN TO SEPARATE AS IF IT WAS TAR. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE PASSENGER IN REGARDS TO THE AIRBAG IS UNDER THIS DASH AN
• TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA, MAZDA6. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN AN OCCUPANT WAS PRESENT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

42 complaints

13%

• THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT, EVEN ON A LEVEL ROAD. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOVE 50 MPH) IT HAS A DECIDED PULL TO THE LEFT, REGARDLESS OF THE LATERAL SLOPE OF THE ROAD. CONSTANT CLOCKWISE PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING IN A LEFTWARD DIRECTION.
• WHEN PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE I NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME / ENGINE CRADLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE RIGHT SUSPENSION WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE SUBFRAME IS NO LONGER STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND I HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE UNTIL A REPAIR IS COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. THE
• NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE DEVELOPING IN FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL GARAGE TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AND TO GET NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS ROTTED OUT AND THE CAR WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. CONTACTED MAZDA FOR NEW SUB-FRAME AND WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT, EVEN ON A LEVEL ROAD. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOVE 50 MPH) IT HAS A DECIDED PULL TO THE LEFT, REGARDLESS OF THE LATERAL SLOPE OF THE ROAD. CONSTANT CLOCKWISE PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING IN A LEFTWARD DIRECTION. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

34 complaints

11%

• THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2010 MAZDA 6 IS MELTING. IT IS BECOMING OILY AND VERY STICKY AND THERE IS NOTHING ON THE MARKET TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. MAZDA SAYS THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS BUY A NEW DASH AT $900.00. 4 YEAR OLD CAR....NOT ACCEPTABLE. *TR
• MY DASHBOARD PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAVE SIGNS OF MELTING, I HAVEN'T SPILL ANYTHING ON THE CAR. IT'S STICKY AND IT HAVE A REALLY BAD SMELL.
• THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE 2010 MAZDA 6, 2.5L HAS MELTED FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES. THE SURFACE HAS BECOME VERY STICKY AND REFLECTIVE. THE STICKY MATERIAL HAS GOTTEN SMEARED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND IS NOT REMOVABLE, THE MORE YOU TRY TO WIPE IT AW

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2010 MAZDA 6 IS MELTING. IT IS BECOMING OILY AND VERY STICKY AND THERE IS NOTHING ON THE MARKET TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. MAZDA SAYS THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS BUY A NEW DASH AT $900.00. 4 YEAR OLD CAR....NOT ACCEPTABLE. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

29 complaints

• THE ROTORS ARE WARPED AFTER LESS THEN 30K MILES. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO SHIMMY WHEN BRAKING AT ANY APPRECIABLE SPEED (ANY SPEED OVER 40MPH). TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY CLAIM IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AS IT IS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR". CALLED MAZDA AND THEY TOO REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM
• THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT, EVEN ON A LEVEL ROAD. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOVE 50 MPH) IT HAS A DECIDED PULL TO THE LEFT, REGARDLESS OF THE LATERAL SLOPE OF THE ROAD. CONSTANT CLOCKWISE PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING IN A LEFTWARD DIRECTION.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 6. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE ROTORS ARE WARPED AFTER LESS THEN 30K MILES. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO SHIMMY WHEN BRAKING AT ANY APPRECIABLE SPEED (ANY SPEED OVER 40MPH). TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY CLAIM IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AS IT IS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR". CALLED MAZDA AND THEY TOO REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 317 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BODY/STRUCTURE: THIS CONCERNS THE PLASTIC SAFETY BUMPER ON MY MAZDA AND PLASTIC BUMPERS IN GENERAL. MINE IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IN DANGER OF BREAKING OFF. I BELIEVE IT TO BE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. I HAVE A MAZDA6 TOURING PLUS WHICH IS TEN MONTHS OLD, WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES. MY BUMPER BEGAN CRACKING TWO MONTHS A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA, MAZDA6. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN AN OCCUPANT WAS PRESENT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT, EVEN ON A LEVEL ROAD. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOVE 50 MPH) IT HAS A DECIDED PULL TO THE LEFT, REGARDLESS OF THE LATERAL SLOPE OF THE ROAD. CONSTANT CLOCKWISE PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING IN A LEFTWARD DIRECTION.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2010 MAZDA 6 IS MELTING. IT IS BECOMING OILY AND VERY STICKY AND THERE IS NOTHING ON THE MARKET TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. MAZDA SAYS THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS BUY A NEW DASH AT $900.00. 4 YEAR OLD CAR....NOT ACCEPTABLE. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)