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2017 Mazda Mazda6Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 77 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
77
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
516
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 77 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

blind spot monitoring not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

rusted brakes

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

scbs malfunction

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

rodent chewed engine wiring harness

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

not shifting properly slipping

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

19 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

12
0–30K
4
30–60K
2
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (12 reports) • Median: 24K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (19 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other23 (30%)
Electrical19 (25%)
Engine4 (5%)
Collision Avoidance4 (5%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (4%)
Drivetrain3 (4%)
Brakes3 (4%)
Seats2 (3%)

2017 Mazda Mazda6: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-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

3
17
3
18
3
19
5
20
6
21
8
22
15
23
16
24
9
25
9
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

16V753000Dec 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Mazda Mazda6 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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. 77 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Mazda Mazda6: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mazda Mazda6?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 is related to the electrical, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
The 2017 Mazda Mazda6 has 77 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2017 Mazda Mazda6?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Mazda Mazda6 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Mazda6 problems start?
Based on 20 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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