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#BS-2014-MAZMAZ-37642014 Mazda Mazda6
Based on reports from 196 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 196 complaints, 23 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
transmission high pitched whine
6 complaints • Severity 7.7/10
transmission failure
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
turbocharger failure broken rivet on wastegate
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
45 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (59 reports) • Median: 40K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (45 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2014 Mazda Mazda6: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, through May 9, 2013. In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014. If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
PARKING BRAKE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Mazda Mazda6 is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 196 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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