Mazda Mazda6 years to avoid
The Mazda Mazda6 years to avoid are 2009, 2010, 2003, 2006, 2014, 2004, 2007, 2005, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.
2,929
Total complaints
31
Recall campaigns
2002–2021
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Mazda6 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 527 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 318 | |
| 2003 | High complaints + open investigation | 245 | |
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 207 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 196 | |
| 2004 | High complaints + open investigation | 196 | |
| 2007 | Open safety investigation | 184 | |
| 2005 | Open safety investigation | 180 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 121 |
Every Mazda6 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda Mazda6 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mazda6 years to avoid are 2009, 2010, 2003, 2006, 2014, 2004, 2007, 2005, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2020.
What is the best year for the Mazda Mazda6?
By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mazda6 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda Mazda6 have?
Across all model years, the Mazda6 has 31 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,929 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.