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2012 Mazda MAZDA6: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

99 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

66,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2012 model year. Data updated: . 51 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 99 complaints (30.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Electrical and battery issues1010.1%
Steering behavior88.1%
Braking behavior44.0%
Engine operation33.0%
Fuel system concerns33.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
30
Exterior Lighting
28
Unknown Or Other
20
Electrical System
12
Structure:Body
8
Suspension
8
Steering
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags30
Exterior Lighting28
Unknown Or Other20
Electrical System12
Structure:Body8
Suspension8
Steering4
Fuel/Propulsion System3

Air Bags: 30; Exterior Lighting: 28; Unknown Or Other: 20; Electrical System: 12; Structure:Body: 8; Suspension: 8; Steering: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
15
50,000 to 74,999
14
75,000 to 99,999
8
100,000 to 149,999
8
150,000 and above
3
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,99915
50,000 to 74,99914
75,000 to 99,9998
100,000 to 149,9998
150,000 and above3

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 48 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2011
1
2013
1
2014
7
2015
15
2016
9
2017
32
2018
10
2019
5
2020
4
2021
1
2022
1
2023
3
2024
7
2025
1
2026
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20111
20131
20147
201515
20169
201732
201810
20195
20204
20211
20221
20233
20247
20251
20262

2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 7; 2015: 15; 2016: 9; 2017: 32; 2018: 10; 2019: 5; 2020: 4; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2024: 7; 2025: 1; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10421109 · 2011-08-23 (August 23, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT GIVE SUFFICIENT LIGHT; THEREFORE, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS HAD TO BE USED IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE LOW BEAM BULB COULD BE REPLACED WITH A BETTER BULB. THE HEADLIGHT BULB WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1500.

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10421109 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10505948 · 2013-04-11 (April 11, 2013)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A WALL WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10505948 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10577715 · 2014-04-05 (April 5, 2014)

GAS TANK VENT CLOGS BECAUSE OF SPIDER WEBS AND CAUSES GAS TANK TO LEAK. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 40,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10577715 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10610761 · 2014-07-15 (July 15, 2014)

WE'VE HAD THIS CAR IN THREE TIME'S THEY HAVE CHANGED AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. FOUND RESISTANCE AT CONNECTOR HIGH 25.4 OHMS CLEANED AND RESET. AND THE THIRD TIME WITCH WAS SAME DAY AFTER THEY RETURN CAR A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD AIR BAG LIGHT WAS BACK ON. THEY FAILED TO RIGHT IT UP THEY TOOK IT BACK INTO GARAGE AND SENT US HOME IN A LOANER CAR. AS OF 7/14/14 THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TURN IT SELF OFF AGAIN. I DO NOT KNOW IF I AM IN A ACCIDENT IF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL DEPLOY OR NOT. THE CARS COMPUTER KEEPS TURNING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM OFF. THIS SYSTEM HA…

Owner-reported narrative. 36,010 miles reported. Look up ODI 10610761 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10637872 · 2014-09-21 (September 21, 2014)

FRONT PASSENGER HEADLAMP INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10637872 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10649784 · 2014-10-24 (October 24, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SEAL RING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10649784 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10651085 · 2014-10-29 (October 29, 2014)

FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3X IN 1 YEAR.I HAVE PURCHASED UPGRADED BULBS WHICH HAVE NOW GONE OUT WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF THE CHANGE, THEY DID NOT SUPPLY ANY ADDITIONAL LIGHT AND HAVE NOT LASTED ANY LONGER BEFORE BURNING OUT THAN THE CHEAPER LIGHTS. HEADLIGHT CAUSING DIFFICULTY WITH NIGHT DRIVING. LIGHTS APPEAR TO BE FACING DOWNWARD AND BEAM IS VERY LOW CAUSING POOR VISABILITY, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD, MOSTLY HAVING TO USE HIGH BEAMS DURING NIGHT DRIVING AND CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TURN OFF WHEN A DRIVER IS COMING TOWARDS TO ME TO …

Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10651085 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10651816 · 2014-11-01 (November 1, 2014)

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY WENT OUT. I TRIED CHANGING BULB, WIGGLING CABLES TO SEE IF THERE WAS A LOSE CONNECT AND HEADLIGHT WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NO KNOW ISSUES AND I WOULD HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO LOOK INTO THE WIRING BUT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL MONDAY. I THEN STARTED SEARCHING THE INTERNET AND FOUND A VIDEO OF A 2009 MAZDA 6 WITH THE SAME ISSUE I WAS HAVING ONLY ON PASSENGER SIDE. THE GUY IN THE VIDEO LIGHTLY HIT THE HEADLIGHT ASSE…

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10651816 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

13V425000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Reported: 2013-09-24 (September 24, 2013)

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.

Consequence: If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
14V114000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported: 2014-03-11 (March 11, 2014)

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.5L engine. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.

Consequence: Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. If a web was found in the line, the fuel tank and check valve on canister vent line will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number associated with this campaign is 7214C.

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17V457000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2017-07-18 (July 18, 2017)

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
18V717000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2018-10-12 (October 12, 2018)

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.

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19V323000 · Structure | Suspension:Front:Control Arm

Reported: 2019-04-25 (April 25, 2019)

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.

Consequence: Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
19V782000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2019-10-31 (October 31, 2019)

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

99 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

51.5%Usable mileage51 / 99 records
100.0%Valid incident date99 / 99 records
100.0%Valid filing date99 / 99 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates99 / 99 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Air Bags
9359.6%
ODI 10343806

2007 MAZDA6 ON 2 LANE RD. 35MPH ZONE MAYBE GOING A LITTLE FASTER RAN OFF RD. HIT RT. CURB CAR BOUNCED CROSSING CENTER LINE HITTING KRT BUS (PUBLIC BUS} HEAD ON CAUSING FRONT OF CAR TO BUCKLE THEN ROLLED PER POLICE REPORT ONE TIME. FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG IS THE ONLY AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. POLICE NOT SURE IF DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT BUT HE WAS PARTIALLY EJECTED THROUGH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE BUS WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 28-30MPH. DRIVER OF CAR WAS DOA. MASS HEAD TRAUMA AND MULTIPLE INJURIES ARE THE ONLY THING LISTED ON DEATH CERTIFICATE. …

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7668.5%
ODI 10367916 · 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HIT A DEER CAUSING HER TO CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

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7318.9%
ODI 10371075 · 6,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA, MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED EARLIER IN THE YEAR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,500.

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5323.6%
ODI 10777716 · 21,200 mi

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 AND FOR THE DRIVER BEING BLINDED BY THE REFLECTION OF THE MELTING DASHBOARD AS IT IS SHINY. I CHECKED WITH MAZDA AND THE SAID THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT AND WOULD NOT COVER ANY COST TO FIX IT. MY VEHICLE IS A 2010 MAZDA 6. I FEEL THE MAZDA SHOULD…

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2820.7%
ODI 10761639 · 110,000 mi

I AM HAVING VARIOUS ISSUES WITH MY MAZDA 6. FIRST, I HAVE HAD THE CAR 4 YEARS AND HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS 4 TIMES. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER IT WAS NORMAL. MY MAJOR ISSUE IS THE AIR BAG LIGHT. HAD A PROBLEM BACK IN JULY WITH THE LIGHT FLASHING. DEALER DETERMINED IT WAS THE PAD SENSOR AND I HAD IT REPLACED. NOW THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING AGAIN AND DEALER NOW THINKS IT IS THE SRS CONTROL MODULE. THE PAD SENSOR WAS $200.00 AND THIS SENSOR IS OVER $500.00. I AM NOT SURE WHY AIR BAG COMPONENTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 4 YEARS. THEY …

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3030.3%
ODI 10610761 · 36,010 mi

WE'VE HAD THIS CAR IN THREE TIME'S THEY HAVE CHANGED AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. FOUND RESISTANCE AT CONNECTOR HIGH 25.4 OHMS CLEANED AND RESET. AND THE THIRD TIME WITCH WAS SAME DAY AFTER THEY RETURN CAR A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD AIR BAG LIGHT WAS BACK ON. THEY FAILED TO RIGHT IT UP THEY TOOK IT BACK INTO GARAGE AND SENT US HOME IN A LOANER CAR. AS OF 7/14/14 THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TURN IT SELF OFF AGAIN. I DO NOT KNOW IF I AM IN A ACCIDENT IF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL DEPLOY OR NOT. THE CARS COMPUTER KEEPS TURNING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM OFF. THIS SYSTEM HA…

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417.4%
ODI 11078415

A RECALL ON MY AIRBAGS

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42.9%
ODI 10874997

MF WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST STATUS OF TAKATA RECALL OF AIR BAG INFLATORS

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610.0%
ODI 10736166

WAITED MONTHS FOR DEALER TO REPAIR RECALLED AIR BAG INFLATOR. HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DRIVEN IN HIGH HUMID AREAS AS IT WAS ORIGINALLY A RENTAL.

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67.8%
ODI 11120936 · 22,441 mi

MAZDA CORPORATION NOTIFIED ME OF AIRBAG/SEAT BELT SENSOR DEFECT.I TOOK THE CAR TO SHORELINE MAZDA, AURORA, CO TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE SHORELINE MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. I'M RETURNING THE AUTOMOBILE FOR THE 5TH TIME. ATTACHED ARE THE WORK ORDERS. THE LAST VISIT ON 06/22/2018, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE, FRAN (XXXX). STATED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED MAZDA TECHINCAL SUPPORT REGARDING THE FAULTY SENSOR BLINKING CONTINUOUSLY WHILE IN MOTION. ALSO WHEN THE AUTOMOBILE IS STATIONARY. OR APPEARS WHI…

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11.7%
ODI 11242774 · 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MAZDA 6. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD BE SEEN THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BROWNING MAZDA (LOCATED AT 18827 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, [phone removed]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
31.9%
ODI 10279100 · 28,983 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE RIGHT LANE (THE SLOW LANE) OF THE FREEWAY, GOING AROUND 60-65 MPH. AROUND 4:45 P.M ON A CLEAR DAY, I NOTICED A WHITE SEDAN NEXT TO ME STARTING TO CHANGE LANES INTO MY LANE. IT DID NOT SEE MY CAR, BECAUSE I HAD TO VEER SLIGHT RIGHT TO AVOID BEING HIT BY THE CAR. MY CAR DID NOT HANDLE THE SUDDEN MOVE WELL AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO SWERVE LEFT AND RIGHT UNCONTROLLABLY FOR 1-2 SECONDS. I COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR EVEN THOUGH BOTH MY HANDS WERE ON THE STEERING WHEEL, TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR. THE CAR THEN LOS…

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21.8%
ODI 10386412 · 52,000 mi

YESTERDAY I FOUND A YELLOW SAC SPIDER IN MY 2008 4 CYLINDER MAZDA 6. *TR

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5714.8%
ODI 10717125

THE DASHBOARD TO MY 2009 MAZDA 6 IS MELTING. I TRIED GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BUT THEY SAID THERE WASN'T ANYTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY SUGGESTED I CONTACT MAZDA WHICH I DID TO FILE A REPORT.

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3314.7%
ODI 10761363 · 50,000 mi

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.

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2216.3%
ODI 10749611 · 46,000 mi

SOMETIME AROUND THE BEGINNING OF JUNE I THOUGHT MY CHILDREN HAD SPILLED SOMETHING ON THE PASSENGER DASH BY THE WINDSHIELD. IT TURNS OUT IT IS NOT A SPILL, THE DASH IS STICKY, SHINY, AND IT IS SOFT AND MELTING. I CAN STICK MY NAIL INTO THE DASHBOARD; IT IS LIKE HOT BLACK ASPHALT WHERE YOU WALK WITH HEELS AND THE HEEL GOES INTO THE BLACK ASPHALT. SINCE I REALIZED THIS, THE AREA THAT IS SOFT, STICKY/MELTING IS PROGRESSING FARTHER DOWN THE DASH TOWARD THE GLOVE BOX. MY CAR HAS 46,000 MILES AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH MAZDA. ADDITIONALLY I HAD …

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2020.2%
ODI 10775335

OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD OF MY 2012 MAZDA 6 WAS BECOMING STICKY AND LOOKED AS IF IT WERE MELTING. IT ALSO BEGAN TO EMIT A SMELL AND CRACKS BEGAN TO DEVELOP WHILE BECOMING MORE REFLECTIVE THAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH REMAINS NORMAL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN GOOD CONDITION FROM A DEALERSHIP. AFTER NOTIFYING THE NEAREST MAZDA DEALERSHIP THEY STATED NO RECALLS HAD BEEN MADE AND MY BEST HOPES FOR A SOLUTION WAS TO HAVE THEM INSPECT AND PHOTOGRAPH THE CAR'S DASHBOARD AND HOPE THAT MAZDA MAY GIVE ME SOME CREDIT …

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417.4%
ODI 11229666

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A RECALL ON THE CROSSMEMBER MY VEHICLE IS FROM NEW YORK IT'S A 2013 AND MY HOLE CROSSMEMBER LOOKS LIKE THE CAR IS FROM THE 90 THEIR IS RUST EVERYWHERE AND I LIFTED MY VEHICLE TODAY AND SAW A PART ON TOP OF A PART WHEN THEY SHOULD OF REPLACED THE HOLE CROSSMEMBER I KNOW IT'S FREE BUT INSTEAD OF PUTTING ONE PICE ONTOP OF ONE PICE WHY NOT REPLACE THE HOLE THING ALSO THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS JUST TO PUT THAT PICE WHEN IT'S JUST 4 BOLTS

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1712.4%
ODI 10759335 · 30,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STREET @ 40MPH WHEN THE INFOTAINMENT, SPEEDOMETER, SHUT OFF AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AFTER A BRIEF MOMENT, THE STABILITY WARNING TURNED OFF, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THE CAR DROVE NORMALLY FOR THE REST OF THE DAY, BUT THE VERY NEXT DAY, AT A STOP LIGHT, THE SAME THING OCCURRED, BUT THIS TIME, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 2000 RPMS, NOR REACH 20 MPH. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE, AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. IT DROVE NORMALLY WITH THE CHECK ENG…

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11.7%
ODI 10943744

NO ROCK HIT MY CAR.. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LARGE CRACK ON MY WINDOW. THAT JUST KEPT GETTING BIGGER. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR I THOUGHT SOMETHING WAS WRONG (PURCHASED BRAND NEW), BUT WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS IN, IT WAS AS IF THERE WAS A LINE IN THE WINDOW WHERE IT WOULDN'T WORK. NOW A YEAR LATER, I HAVE A CRACK THAT CANNOT BE FIXED AND THE WHOLE WINDOW HAS TO BE REPLACED.

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1114.3%
ODI 10809030 · 8,900 mi

THE SUNROOF IN MY CAR EXPLODED AND PARTIALLY SHATTERED WHILE PARKED IN MY WORK'S PARKING LOT. GLASS WAS ALL OVER THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE CAR. WHAT GLASS WAS LEFT HAD CRACKED COMPLETELY AND WAS UNSTABLE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER AND THEY ARE REPLACING IT UNDER WARRANTY.

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2338.3%
ODI 10978832 · 3,760 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AT ~40MPH ON A PAVED ROAD AT ABOUT 830PM, NO OTHER CARS IN FRONT OF MY, WHEN I HEARD A NOISE LIKE A CANNON GOING OFF. I LOOKED UP, AND MY SUN ROOF HAD COMPLETELY SHATTERED: THERE WERE LARGE CHUNKS OF GLASS INSIDE THE CAR, AND EXTENSIVE SCRATCH MARKS ON THE REAR TRUNK COVER. UPON PULLING OVER AND INSPECTING THE DAMAGE, IT APPEARED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS HAD EXPLODED OUTWARDS (AS SHOWN IN THE PROVIDED PICTURES), WITH SEVERAL PARTS OF THE REMAINING GLASS BEING DISTINCTLY ANGLED UPWARDS AND VERY LITTLE ACTUAL SHATTERED GLA…

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915.5%
ODI 11222395 · 11,400 mi

EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING. KNOW PROBLEM. NORMAL, EVERYDAY DRIVING; NO ROCKY ROADS, GRAVEL TRUCKS, ETC.

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233.3%
ODI 11421635

The paint is chipping excessively and will lead to extensive body damage at the rate it is chipping and exposing the metal underneath. I am taking the vehicle in to the dealer next week to show them the damage. The chipping issue has already been documented on a Bill of Lading from a transporter who shipped the car to me. I will upload it below.

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00.0%

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211.8%
ODI 11491628

I been having problems with oil consumption in between oil changes,I am concerned with the potential for damage to other engine systems aside from the reported issue with the gasket stem seals. I been taking my car to the dealership and I been told they don’t have a solution and they don’t know how to fix it. This is a new car!!!

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Suspension
31.9%
ODI 10252048 · 50,425 mi

I HAVE HAD MY MAZDA 6 FOR 2 YEARS. TWO DAYS AGO, IT GOT VERY COLD, AND WHEN I DROVE THE NEXT DAY, I HEARD THIS SQUEAKY NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND FROM THE SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING. NOT SURE WHAT PROBLEM IS, BUT IT SEEMED THAT ONCE THE ENGINE WAS WARM THE SQUEAKING WAS GONE. I DID CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID, AND IT WAS LOW, SO POWER STEERING FLUID WAS ADDED. ALSO ADDED BRAKE FLUID DUE TO IT WAS ALSO LOW. I HEARD PROBLEM SLIGHTLY THE DAY AFTER A LITTLE. HOPEFULLY THE POWER STEERING FLUID WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IF IT PERSISTS, I…

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21.8%
ODI 11444120

The front frame is rusted out to the point it is unsafe. This is the same issue for the 2009 2010 models.

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7519.4%
ODI 10899584 · 97,000 mi

THE SUB FRAME ON MY 2009 MAZDA 6 BROKE WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS COMING TO A STOP, WHICH NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT AT A VERY LOW SPEED TO A NEARBY SERVICE STATION. THEY WERE ABLE TO GET IT ON A LIFT TO SURVEY THE DAMAGE - IT HAD A SEVERELY RUSTED SUB FRAME THAT BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. HE WAS ON VACATION AND HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED 300 MILES TO OUR LOCAL MAZDA DEALER. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID "THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS", WE ALSO HAVE CONTACTED MAZDA, SEVERAL TIMES THEY HAVE BLATANTLY IGNORED US. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL …

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4319.1%
ODI 10650268 · 500 mi

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. IF DRIVER ATTENTION IS DIVERTED FOR ONLY AN INSTANT THE VEHICLE IS LIKELY TO PARTIALLY INTRUDE INTO THE LANE TO THE LEFT, WHICH ON AN UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY COULD BE AN ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE (HENCE THE SAFETY ISSUE). I CALLED THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF MY M…

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4835.6%
ODI 11056897

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN OCTOBER OF 2016 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V593000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER (CONTINENTAL MAZDA OF NAPERVILLE, 2363 AURORA AVE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR AND WAS NOT SURE OF A DATE FOR THE REMEDY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED PLEASE CLOSE CASE …

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88.1%
ODI 11342664 · 138,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN TOWN AND WENT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THEN A SPRINGING NOISE. I MYSELF LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND JUST ASSUMED I RAN OVER SOMETHING AND IT HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. I HAD A FRIEND LOOK UNDER IT ALSO AND HE DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING EITHER. I JUST FOUND THIS OUT YESTERDAY WHEN IT FAILED INSPECTION.

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521.7%
ODI 11229666

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A RECALL ON THE CROSSMEMBER MY VEHICLE IS FROM NEW YORK IT'S A 2013 AND MY HOLE CROSSMEMBER LOOKS LIKE THE CAR IS FROM THE 90 THEIR IS RUST EVERYWHERE AND I LIFTED MY VEHICLE TODAY AND SAW A PART ON TOP OF A PART WHEN THEY SHOULD OF REPLACED THE HOLE CROSSMEMBER I KNOW IT'S FREE BUT INSTEAD OF PUTTING ONE PICE ONTOP OF ONE PICE WHY NOT REPLACE THE HOLE THING ALSO THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS JUST TO PUT THAT PICE WHEN IT'S JUST 4 BOLTS

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53.6%
ODI 10582987 · 7,500 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN GOING OVER MILD SPEED BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS (5-10 MPH). *TT

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46.7%
ODI 11271738

MY VEHICLE HAS HAD STRANGE GRUNTING, SQUEAKING, POPPING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONTEND, PARTICULARLY THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT HAS HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN JUNE 2017. THE NOISE SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS. IT'S VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN I BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE WITH THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM. THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS EXACT ISSUE AND FOUND THERE IS A TSB FOR THE SUSPENSION ISSUE I'M DESCRIBING. I'M JUST GETTING WORRIED ABOUT MY SAFETY. I'M AFRAID SOMETHING…

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56.5%
ODI 10991035 · 200 mi

CREAKING OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE CARS MILEAGE IS 7500. IT IS A CREAKING SOUND THAT IS FROM THE FRONT END. I NOTICED IT WHEN TURNING IN AND OUT OF DRIVEWAYS. I CAN REPLICATE IT EVERY DAY AND IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR.

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35.2%
ODI 11311402 · 11,000 mi

I GOT THIS CAR IN MAY OF 2019 SO THE CAR IS STILL NEW AND EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH IT FIRST WERE THE CALIPERS STICKING AND MAZDA GAVE ME A HARD TIME TO REPAIR THE ISSUE AFTER THE FACT KNOWING THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING ISSSUE AND STILL TRIED TO CHARGE ME I TOOK MY VEHICLE THERE MORE THEN 15 TIMES JUST TO DEAL THINGS GOING BAD IN MY CAR. MY CAR STALLS ON ME OUT OF NO WHERE WHEN I'M DRIVING WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE ME TO CRASH ALSO MY CAR BRAKES WHEN THERE ISN'T ANYTHING IN FRONT OF IT ALL MY MALFUN…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Electrical System
106.4%
ODI 10177156 · 180 mi

MY NEW MAZDA 6 HAS AN AUTOMATIC WINDOW CLOSE ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO REVERSE AUTOMATICALLY IF THERE IS AN OBSTRUCTION,E.G.FINGERS, BUT OFTEN IT JUST CLOSES WITH AN OBJECT IN THE WAY. *JB

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43.6%
ODI 10248667 · 4,955 mi

2008 MAZDA 6 WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES. STARTER CAUGHT ON FIRE, DEALER SAID RODENT CHEWED WIRE. NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE. MY INSURANCE HAD TO PAY. PICTURES TAKEN AND MY AGENT INSURED ME WHEN HE FILED WITH MAZDA THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS. TODAY 11/11/08 CLAIM DENIED MAZDA SAID ITS NOT THEIR FAULT. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE. *TR

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318.0%
ODI 10321440 · 18,000 mi

STARTED VEHICLE PUT IN REV. ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE, HAD IN PUT IN NEUTRAL STILL FULL THROTTLE THEN TURNED OFF ENGINE. NO CODES FOUND.*DT

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135.8%
ODI 10393113 · 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 2 MPH AND ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE START/STOP BUTTON WAS INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE START/STOP BUTTON WAS LOCATED BELOW THE AIR CONDITIONER BUTTON AND THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE LOCATION OF THE BUTTON WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

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85.9%
ODI 10691766 · 52,145 mi

THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WILL GO OUT ON MY 2011 MAZDA 6 EVEN THOUGH THE BULB AND FUSES ARE STILL INTACT AND WORKING PROPERLY. IT WORKED WHEN I PARKED MY CAR AND TURNED THEM OFF MANUALLY AND THEN DID NOT COME BACK ON THE NEXT TIME I STARTED MY CAR AND TURNED THE LIGHTS ON. IT IS DEFINITELY A FLAW FROM MAZDA AS NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT IS NOT ONLY THE 2011 MODELS, SEARCH FOR "MAZDA HEADLIGHT ISSUE" AND A VARIETY OF THE MAZDA 6'S ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE. *TR

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1212.1%
ODI 10651905 · 55,000 mi

AT AROUND 50,000 MILES, I HAD A HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) GO OUT ON ME. I HAD IT REPLACED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND HAD TO GET THAT REPLACED. THESE ARE HARD TO GET TO IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS SO EACH TIME I HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE. AT 65,000 MILES, I HAD MY ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND THEY WENT AWAY. I THEN TRIED LOCKING THE CAR, AND MY CAR WILL NOT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR WITH MY REMOTE. THE CAR WILL UNLOCK, BUT WILL NOT LOCK N…

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14.3%
ODI 11429692

was driving on the highway when the check engine light came on. not 10 minutes later, I lost acceleration and steering. managed to get to the shoulder just in time before my car pretty much died. the water light and battery light came on when I came to a stop. mechanic discribes it as 'catastrophic engine failure'. other than the check engine light, there were no other warnings. the temperature gage was normal and there were no weird sounds or smoke. diagnostic readings said a coolant leak lead to the radiator overheating which caused the engin…

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4532.8%
ODI 10550129 · 100 mi

THE REAR VIEW CAMERA, NEEDED FOR ADEQUATE VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE, DOES NOT FUNCTION UNDER THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: 1. QUICKLY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AFTER STARTING THE CAR. IN THIS SITUATION, THE TOP THIRD OF THE REAR VIEW VIDEO IS COVERED BY A MESSAGES THAT SAYS THE CAR'S FM RADIO IS TURNED OFF. 2. RECEIVING A TEXT MESSAGE. IF A TEXT MESSAGE IS RECEIVED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE ENTIRE REAR VIEW VIDEO IS COVERED BY A MESSAGE THAT ASKS IF THE CAR SHOULD DOWNLOAD THE NEW MESSAGE. 3. IF THERE IS A BLUETOOTH GPS DE…

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610.0%
ODI 10776370 · 4,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 26 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT ACTIVATE AND THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING FEATURE DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,700.

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1013.0%
ODI 10822594 · 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND BRAKE LINES WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE ENGINE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA…

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1931.7%
ODI 11058324 · 2,070 mi

MAIN WIRING HARNESS NEAR ENGINE COILS CHEWED THRU BY RODENT WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE CITY. ONE WIRE WAS COMPLETELY CUT AND ANOTHER NEARBY WIRE WAS CHEWED. THESE WIRES CARY HIGH VOLTAGES AND CAN CAUSE FIRE IF SHORTED. THIS WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTAIN SOY BASED PRODUCTS WHICH CAN ATTRACT RODENTS. THIS CAR ENGINE COVER HAS ENOUGH ROOM FOR ROBENT TO GET INSIDE AND MAKE THEIR HOME NEAR THE WIRES. THE WHITE FIBERS MATERIALS YOU SEE IN THE IMAGE IS FROM THE ENGINE COVER INSULATION THAT RAT REMOVED FROM COVER.

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46.9%
ODI 11228519 · 3,200 mi

I MADE A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CHANGE I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE MAZDA6 STALLED AND THEN DRAGGED TO TAKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

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116.7%
ODI 11271555 · 1,500 mi

AFTER PURCHASING A 2019 MAZDA6 IN JULY 2019, THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS IN WHICH I START THE CAR AND THE DISPLAY SCREEN FREEZES OR IS BLACK, NOT DISPLAYING ANYTHING. AT THE SAME TIME, THE CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. I'VE ALSO EXPERIENCED A LONG DELAY IN RESPONSE AFTER PRESSING CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAPPEN RANDOMLY AND WILL CONTINUE WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Structure:Body
42.6%
ODI 10704662

THE LOW BEAM LIGHT OF MY MAZDA 6 IS EXTREMELY DIM, MOSTLY ON THE RAINY DAY. PEOPLE SITTING NEXT TO ME ALWAYS ASKED ME DID I ACTUALLY TURN ON THE LIGHT? I SAW THE MAZDA FORUM ONLINE, PEOPLE OTHER THAN ME ALWAYS COMPLAINED THE LIGHT TOO. IT REALLY AFFECT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

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10.9%
ODI 10577914 · 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPIDERS SOMEHOW ENTERED THE DASHBOARD AREA AND THAT SHE SAW SEVERAL SPIDERS COMING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

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7920.5%
ODI 10492403 · 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH THE PASSENGER DOOR OPENED . PASSENGER DIDN'T FALL OUT DUE TO SEAT BELT. FOUND THAT THREE SCREWS FELL OUT OF DOOR LATCH. REPLACED SCREWS, NOW DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE. *TR

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3314.7%
ODI 10653053 · 48,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRASH PAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS MELTING. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND USE A SUN SCREEN IN MY WINDOW WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. CAUSES DASH TO BECOME SHINY AND THERE IS A GLARE WHEN DRIVING. *TR

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2115.6%
ODI 10881443

TAKATA RECALL - 2011 MAZDA 6 I WAS THE PASSENGER IN A COLLISION IN NOVEMBER 2015 WHERE THE 2011 MAZDA 6 WAS T-BONED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE (FORD FUSION), WHICH MADE THE MAZDA 6 SPIN SEVERAL TIMES, HOP A CURB, AND DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS. AS THE PASSENGER (FRONT SEAT) I SUFFERED INJURIES CAUSED BY THE TAKATA AIRBAGS AND REQUIRED GOING TO THE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING THE COLLISION. INJURIES INCLUDED AT LEAST THREE FRACTURED/BROKEN RIBS AND MAJOR BRUISING ON MY RIGHT KNEE. INJURIES TOOK OVER 6 MONTHS TO HEAL, TAKING HEAVY DOSES OF …

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88.1%
ODI 10775335

OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD OF MY 2012 MAZDA 6 WAS BECOMING STICKY AND LOOKED AS IF IT WERE MELTING. IT ALSO BEGAN TO EMIT A SMELL AND CRACKS BEGAN TO DEVELOP WHILE BECOMING MORE REFLECTIVE THAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH REMAINS NORMAL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN GOOD CONDITION FROM A DEALERSHIP. AFTER NOTIFYING THE NEAREST MAZDA DEALERSHIP THEY STATED NO RECALLS HAD BEEN MADE AND MY BEST HOPES FOR A SOLUTION WAS TO HAVE THEM INSPECT AND PHOTOGRAPH THE CAR'S DASHBOARD AND HOPE THAT MAZDA MAY GIVE ME SOME CREDIT …

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28.7%
ODI 10582828 · 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE NOTICED A SPIDER RUNNING ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT KILLED THE SPIDER BUT A FEW DAYS LATER, ANOTHER SPIDER EMERGED AND BIT THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. UPATED 7/16/14*CN UPDATED 08/15/17*CN

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75.1%
ODI 10544317 · 1,993 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, NOTICED THAT THE HOOD SHOOK/VIBRATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AT ANY SPEED OVER 60 MPH. HOOD ALSO BEGAN TO SHAKE AT SLOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH ROADS IN TOWN OR OVER ANY SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD. DEALER CONFIRMED THE SHAKING THROUGH TWO SEPARATE SERVICE VISITS, STATING THAT IT WAS NORMAL OPERATION AND THAT THEY COULD NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. SHAKING/VIBRATING GREW WORSE AS TIME PASSED AND MAZDA CORPORATE SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. VEHICLE WAS TRADED IN AFTER JUST THREE MONTHS …

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58.3%
ODI 10648295 · 2,000 mi

I HAVE MY 2015 MAZDA 6 FOR ONLY ONE AND HALF MONTH. MY WINDSHIELD HAS A CRACK OF ALMOST 20 INCH LONG. ALMOST EVERYDAY AS I DRIVE, I WOULD HEAR LITTLE THINGS HITTING MY CAR THAT LEAVES MARKS ON MY WINDSHIELD AND BODY. THE REASON I HEAR THE SOUNDS IS BECAUSE OF ITS LESS THAN AVERAGE SOUNDPROOF STRUCTURE. I DO NOT DRIVE ANY DIFFERENTLY THEN I HAVE BEEN FOR YEARS, AND MOSTLY I AM JUST DRIVING TO WORK. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS CONSISTENT PROBLEM BEFORE WITH MY CARS, IN FACT, FOR ALL THE CARS I EVER DROVE, NEW OR OLD, OWN OR BORROWED, NO CAR GETS MARK A…

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56.5%
ODI 10788612

MAZDA HAS CRAMPED VENT DUCT, SPEAKER, AC DUCT AND FRONT DISPLAY ON TO OF THE DASHBOARD AT THE DRIVER SIDE. REFLECTION FROM ALL THESE MAKE THE DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT. I HAVE TALK TO THE MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MY DEALER. THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN LISTENING TO MY COMPLAINT. THERE MESSAGE IS THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR AND ITS DONE. ITS A SAFETY HAZARD AND ACCIDENT IS BOUND TO HAPPEN. WE HAVE TO TAKE ACTION BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS

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23.3%
ODI 10978832 · 3,760 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AT ~40MPH ON A PAVED ROAD AT ABOUT 830PM, NO OTHER CARS IN FRONT OF MY, WHEN I HEARD A NOISE LIKE A CANNON GOING OFF. I LOOKED UP, AND MY SUN ROOF HAD COMPLETELY SHATTERED: THERE WERE LARGE CHUNKS OF GLASS INSIDE THE CAR, AND EXTENSIVE SCRATCH MARKS ON THE REAR TRUNK COVER. UPON PULLING OVER AND INSPECTING THE DAMAGE, IT APPEARED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS HAD EXPLODED OUTWARDS (AS SHOWN IN THE PROVIDED PICTURES), WITH SEVERAL PARTS OF THE REMAINING GLASS BEING DISTINCTLY ANGLED UPWARDS AND VERY LITTLE ACTUAL SHATTERED GLA…

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23.4%
ODI 11349287 · 8,000 mi

AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR OF LEASING THIS VEHICLE, AN ABUNDANCE OF ROCK CHIPS HAVE SHOWN UP, MORE THAN ANY OTHER CAR I'VE LEASED. THIS PAINT SEEMS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO FOREIGN OBJECTS. (THIS WOULD BE THE SOUL RED COLOR THEY USE.) ITEMS THAT SHOULDN'T CAUSE A SCRATCH DO, AND ROAD DEBRIS CAUSES CHIPS THAT SHOULDN'T FAR TOO MUCH.

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150.0%
ODI 11376765 · 2,000 mi

EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING. I HAVE THE SOUL RED (V46) PAINT. IT WAS PURCHASED ON 06JUN2020 AND HAS ONLY 2,000 MILES BUT IT HAS 3 LARGE CHIPS. MOST OF THE MILES ARE JUST GOING TO THE STORE. I WORK FROM HOME SO I DON'T DRIVE BUT A COUPLE DAYS A WEEK.

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00.0%

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Engine
95.8%
ODI 10544106 · 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVE MY FIANCE CAR AND ON MY WAY HOME I START HEARING A TICKING NOISE. WHEN I GOT HOME I CHECK THE OIL AND THEN THE NEXT DAY I GOT IT TOWED TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECK BECAUSE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.THEY HAD THE CAR FOR A WEEK AFTER THE SECOND DAY I CALL TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON I TALK TO THE HEAD MECHANIC HIS NAME WAS [XXX] HE SAID"I SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM BECAUSE WE TAKING THE TOP PART OF THE MOTOR OFF AND THE MOTOR BEEN WELL TAKING CARE OF SO YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE GOOD. THE NEXT DAY I GET A CALL SAYING WE NEED OIL CHANGE …

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21.8%
ODI 10495155 · 71,568 mi

I WAS GOING DOWN THE I-90 IN NEW YORK. I JUST GOT OFF A EXIT AND NOTICE MY CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING SO I STOP AND CHECK MY SLAVE CYLINDER AND IT WAS COVER IN OIL. I PROCEED TO MY DESTINATION AND PARK I GOT OUT AND LOOK SOME MORE AND NOTICE OIL RUNNING OUT OF MY BELL HOUSING. HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE AND CHECK OUT THEY TOLD ME THE REAR MAIN SEAL IS GONE AND NEED TO BE REPLACE. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE CRANKSHAFT HAD A LOT OF PLAY IN IT SIDE TO SIDE I ALSO GOOGLE THIS PROBLEM MORE THAN ONE PERSON HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH LOW MILES. *TR

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112.8%
ODI 10577726 · 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY MAZDA 6, YEAR 2009, BRAND NEW FROM A MAZDA DEALER IN VIRGINIA. SOME TIME AGO, WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AT APPROXIMATELY. 30 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON ONE OF THE MAIN ROADS, I THEN TURNED ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AS I NEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT THE VERY NEXT LIGHT. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY AND THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC. LUCKILY I WAS NOT HIT BY THE DRIVERS BEHIND ME. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE GEAR IN PARK, START THE ENGINE AGAIN AND DRIVE THE CAR HOME. I THEN CALLED THE MAZDA DEALER (WHERE I HAD BOUGHT …

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41.8%
ODI 10569417 · 53,000 mi

MY SON TOOK MY CAR TO SCHOOL. HE WAS GOING TO LEAVE AFTER SCHOOL LET OUT, HE WAS GOING TO GIVE HIS FRIEND A RIDE HOME. THIS IS A 6 SPEED CAR. HIS FRIEND GOT IN THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, MY SON WAS TALKING TO HIS BROTHER, HE WAS NOT IN THE CAR. MY SON HAD PUT THE KEYS ON THE DRIVER SEAT, HIS FRIEND PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED THE KEY TO ACCESSORIES TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO, THE CAR HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, AND IT WAS IN FIRST GEAR. WHEN HE TURNED THE KEY TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO THE CAR TOOK OFF!!!! I AM NOT SURE HOW FAST IT WAS G…

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32.2%
ODI 10661057 · 45,000 mi

MY 2011 MAZDA 6 HAD THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOME DETACHED TWICE WITHIN 3.5 YEARS. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW. I HEARD IT THE FIRST TIME AS I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY, LUCKILY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND MAKE IT HOME SO I COULD TIE IT UP WITH ROPE TO GET TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE 2ND TIME I WAS PULLING OUT OF HOME WHEN I HEARD THE SAME SCRAPING NOISE. I LUCKILY COULD PULL BACK HOME TO TIE IT UP AND TO GET TO A REPAIR SHOP. WHEN I WAS AT THE REPAIR SHOW LAST TIME, THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MAZDA 6 BOLTS ROTTING OUT. I AM…

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22.0%
ODI 10505948

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A WALL WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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00.0%

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1510.9%
ODI 10595725 · 1,500 mi

THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 - 15 TIMES IN THE 6 MONTHS I HAVE HAD THIS CAR. IT OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STUCK IN TRAFFIC, OR ANY OTHER TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE AND THE BRAKE IS USED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STATIONARY. THE ENGINE WILL BE TURNING AT IDLE SPEED WHEN SUDDENLY IT REVS TO 4-5K RPM CAUSING THE CAR TO LEAP FORWARD, OVERPOWERING THE BRAKE. THIS HAS ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH SEVERAL TIMES AS SUDDENLY THE CAR MOVES FORWARD RAPIDLY. I HAVE NOTICED A SMALL TENDENCY FOR THIS TO OCCUR IN THE F…

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46.7%
ODI 10621770 · 90 mi

THE BRAND NEW CAR IDLES VERY ROUGH AT STOP LIGHTS. IT SHAKES THE ENTIRE CAR. *TR

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79.1%
ODI 10822594 · 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND BRAKE LINES WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE ENGINE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA…

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46.7%
ODI 11396179 · 24,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2017 MAZDA 6 BRAND NEW. WHILE THE CAR WAS IN WARRANTY IN JANUARY 2020 WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH 50 MILES IN HOUR, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH, THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE ENGINE STALL. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY MAZDA AT DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THAT TIME. FEW DAYS AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH 35 MILES IN HOUR THE CAR DID THE SAME THING. MAZDA TOWED THE CAR TO ANOTHER DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY TOLD ME THAT IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND THE CAR IS NOT UNDER THE WARRANTY ANYMOORE . I TOLD THEM THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT …

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3255.2%
ODI 11228519 · 3,200 mi

I MADE A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CHANGE I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE MAZDA6 STALLED AND THEN DRAGGED TO TAKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

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116.7%
ODI 11628947

Dear NHTSA, I am writing to submit a safety complaint regarding my 2019 Mazda 6 GTR. Below are the details of the issue: Vehicle Information: Make: Mazda Model: 6 GTR Year: 2019 VIN: [XXX] Problem Description: My vehicle began to overheat while driving. The vehicle has approximately 35,000 miles and has been meticulously maintained at authorized Mazda dealerships. Mazda Liberty is now asking me to pay approximately $10,000 for a new engine, while Mazda warranty declined to provide support, as I am two months past the warranty period. I hav…

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150.0%
ODI 11508208

Uneven premature brake wear. Right front and right rear pads and rotors worn beyond limits in 28,000miles of lite freeway driving. Left front and Left rear only half worn. Engine has multiple oil leaks.

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1376.5%
ODI 11469536

The issue I am experiencing is one that many are in regards to the oil consumption. My check oil light came on prematurely in regards to the recommended scheduling for these sorts of vehicles, at around 3500 miles approximately. This is a vehicle that experienced this issue under 10k miles.

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Steering
74.5%
ODI 10252048 · 50,425 mi

I HAVE HAD MY MAZDA 6 FOR 2 YEARS. TWO DAYS AGO, IT GOT VERY COLD, AND WHEN I DROVE THE NEXT DAY, I HEARD THIS SQUEAKY NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND FROM THE SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING. NOT SURE WHAT PROBLEM IS, BUT IT SEEMED THAT ONCE THE ENGINE WAS WARM THE SQUEAKING WAS GONE. I DID CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID, AND IT WAS LOW, SO POWER STEERING FLUID WAS ADDED. ALSO ADDED BRAKE FLUID DUE TO IT WAS ALSO LOW. I HEARD PROBLEM SLIGHTLY THE DAY AFTER A LITTLE. HOPEFULLY THE POWER STEERING FLUID WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IF IT PERSISTS, I…

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43.6%
ODI 10339937 · 33,000 mi

PLACED OUR 2008 MAZDA 6 IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND CAR ROLLED BACK INTO A TELEPHONE POLE, CAUSING MODERATE DAMAGE TO REAR OF VEHICLE. NO WARNING OF ANY PREVIOUS FAILURES. *TR

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359.1%
ODI 10638321 · 31,000 mi

I RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE AFTER WORK AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEAD EXCEPT FOR THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY AND LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THERE WAS NO ACCESSORY OR ON POWER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND PUSH BUTTON START HAD MALFUNCTIONED. I WAS QUOTED A REPAIR BILL OF $1,660, WHICH INCLUDES MORE THAN $1,000 IN PARTS (PARTS NUMBERS GS3M-66-15XD AND GSYD-67-5DZG ). THESE ARE BASIC SYSTEMS THAT FAILED AFTER ONLY 31,000 MILES OF USE ON A VEHICLE THAT WAS MAINTAINED VERY WELL. *TR

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2912.9%
ODI 10458509 · 29,889 mi

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 UNDER THE WARRANTY.

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1611.9%
ODI 11115277 · 100,700 mi

RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD ABOUT 35 MPH MY STEERING STARTED TO FAIL IN ORDER TO KEEP THE CAR GOING STRAIGHT THE WHEEL HAS TO BE TURNED TO THE LEFT AND HELD IN PLACE. THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON THAT MY BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM IS OFF/FAILING. THE CAR SLIGHTLY JERKS TO THE RIGHT WHEN TRYING TO STAY GOING STRAIGHT. THERE WAS NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR WHEN TURNING AND GOING IN REVERSE. UPON INSPECTION FOR THE BODY SHOP THE SUBFRAME IS PREMATURELY ROTTING AND THAT IS WHY I LOST PROPER STEERING ALONG WHY THE OTHER ISSUES OCCURRED…

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44.0%
ODI 10980562

I HAVE REPLACED THE LOW BEAM BULBS 2 TIMES SINCE I GOT THE CAR 2/2014. IT'S CRAZY CAUSE ONCE GOT OUT .THEN YOU CAN HIT IT AND IT WON'T COME BACK ON ONLY FOR LIKE A WEEK OR SO THEN THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT NOW I'M DRIVING AROUND TOWN WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ONLY GOT HIGH BEAMS SOUNDS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF OR THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS ABOUT TO GO OUT REPLACE THE BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR JUST TERRIBLE

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14.3%
ODI 11500180

My car has approx 115,000 miles. I took it to Bass Mazda to have spark plugs and serpentine belt changed simply for maintenance purposes. After leaving dealership my car was pulling to the right. My steering wheel was no longer centered. It also was turned toward the right. Any time I had to hit the brakes the car pulled very hard to right. Long story short it we ended up finding out that my sub frame is very rusted and cracked. My car specifically does not fall into the recall for this issue. When I called mazda to inform them that this may b…

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96.6%
ODI 10532458 · 120 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN MAKES A VIBRATING NOISE WHEN THE CAR'S DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING'S LOOSEN. I DISCOVERED IT RIGHT AFTER I PICKED UP THE CAR FROM THE DEALER LOT WHEN IT HAD 115 MILES. I WENT BACK TO A MAZDA DEALER TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY'VE SEEN BEFORE AND MAZDA HAD A SOLUTION FOR IT. SO THEY FIXED IT, BUT THAT WAS TWO WEEKS AGO AND NOW THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN IS MAKING THE VIBRATING NOISE AGAIN. *TR

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35.0%
ODI 10955354 · 32,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD MANY RANDOM COMPUTER PROBLEMS STARTING WITH TRANSMISSION LOCKING IN LOW GEAR UNTIL YOU STOP THE CAR AND RESTART. CAR SHUTS OFF DISPLAYING AUTOMATIC STOP BREAK GOT VERY HARD AND STEERING VERY HARD. MY DAUGHTER HAD AN ACCIDENT LAST WEEK 2/2/17 DUE TO VEHICLE LOSS OF POWER HARD BREAKING AND STEERING. CALLED MAZDA WITH NO RESPONSE.

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67.8%
ODI 11004665 · 1,876 mi

THIS CAR HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS. I HAVE APPROACHED MAZDA WITH NUMEROUS SERVICE COMPLAINTS AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX. THE CAR GETS TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE NOT THE FACTORY STATED 42 MPG WHICH WAS SOLD ON THE MSRP BUT MORE LIKE 22. THE SUSPENSION DRIVES TERRIBLE MAKES NOISES, THE CAR "CREAKS" WHEN GOING OVER THINGS AND IS NOT STABLE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THE CAR ALSO SWAYS FORM LEFT TO RIGHT ON THE FREEWAY AND IS EXTREMELY SLOW TO STOP. IT IS DANGEROUS AND MAZDA WILL NOT FIX. I EVEN HAVE A VOICEMAIL FORM MAZDA CORPORATE STATING THEN REFUSE TO FIX THESE PROBL…

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00.0%

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11.7%
ODI 11753644

Got error message that said "Forward Smart City Brake Support Malfunction" slso fot "smart brake malfunction" while driving. The ac stopped, the car speedometer kept going from 50 to zero. The car died and couldn't open doors, windows. Lost steering while driving. We were able to get off road and restart and fine for 2 weeks. While at still light tonight, the car turned off. Windows were up, couldn't open door, emergency blinkers would not come on. This is very dangerous.

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116.7%
ODI 11221731 · 104,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING AND STEERING WHEEL WAS TURN TO RIGHT TO KEEP STRAIGHT AND FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. I DROVE HOME AND HIT THE BRAKES AND CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT HARD. THE CAR DID NOT FEEL RIGHT WHEN I GOT HOME I FOUND PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS NOT STRAIGHT AND WAS CROOKED. I TOOK TO MEINKE AND THEY FOUND ENTIRE UNDER CARRIAGE OF ENGINE RUSTED BADLY AND LOOKED LIKE SWISS CHEESE THEY STATED I WAS LUCKY TO GET THERE AND THAT THIS HAPPENS A LOT ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR AND THAT IT WOULD BE $1200 TO $1500 TO FIX. *BF

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Power Train
106.4%
ODI 10237396 · 2,820 mi

MAZDA SEDAN6 PURCHASED 05/2007- CURRENT MILEAGE 2800- DISCOVERED OIL LEAK AT ENGINE REAR MAIN SEAL. SERVICE MGR OFFERED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. OIL LEAK NOT NOTICEABLE-OIL DROPPING ON UNDER ENGINE SHIELD AND COAGULATING. LOW MILEAGE MIGHT INDICATE PROBLEM EXISTED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE. IF SO, REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLE IS PROPER ACTION ON PART OF MANUFACTURER/SELLER. *TR

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87.2%
ODI 10339937 · 33,000 mi

PLACED OUR 2008 MAZDA 6 IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND CAR ROLLED BACK INTO A TELEPHONE POLE, CAUSING MODERATE DAMAGE TO REAR OF VEHICLE. NO WARNING OF ANY PREVIOUS FAILURES. *TR

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51.3%
ODI 10604517

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.

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52.2%
ODI 10569417 · 53,000 mi

MY SON TOOK MY CAR TO SCHOOL. HE WAS GOING TO LEAVE AFTER SCHOOL LET OUT, HE WAS GOING TO GIVE HIS FRIEND A RIDE HOME. THIS IS A 6 SPEED CAR. HIS FRIEND GOT IN THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, MY SON WAS TALKING TO HIS BROTHER, HE WAS NOT IN THE CAR. MY SON HAD PUT THE KEYS ON THE DRIVER SEAT, HIS FRIEND PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED THE KEY TO ACCESSORIES TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO, THE CAR HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, AND IT WAS IN FIRST GEAR. WHEN HE TURNED THE KEY TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO THE CAR TOOK OFF!!!! I AM NOT SURE HOW FAST IT WAS G…

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32.2%
ODI 10644536 · 63,010 mi

WHEN I BACK UP AND STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE I SHIFT THE CAR TO DRIVE AND IT FEELS AND SOUND LIKE THE REAR END IS COMING OUT. *TR

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1611.7%
ODI 10564287

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF NOTICE. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND OUT THE VALVE BOARD IN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROCESS TOOK 3 WEEKS TO REPAIR SINCE THE VALVE BOARD WAS ON BACK ORDER DUE TO HIGH DEMAND. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THERE IS STILL A DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS YET TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE CURRENT ISSUE THAT MY VEHICLE IS HAVING. *TR

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813.3%
ODI 10703622 · 4,500 mi

WAS FOLLOWING A CAR AND CAME UP TO A STOP LIGHT. I DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND FELT SOME RESISTANCE BUT CAR WOULD NOT STOP. FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE BEING BLED OFF BY PERHAPS COMPUTER CONTROL. I SWITCHED INTO A RIGHT HAND TURN LANE THAT WAS CLEAR, CAR STILL NOT STOPPING. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, AND ENGINE STARTED TO REV UP PERHAPS TO 4500 RPM OR SO, THEN ENGINE WENT BACK TO IDLE ON ITS OWN. THE CAR HAD STOPPED AND I PUT IT IN PARK. WE THEN TURNED RIGHT AND CAUTIOUSLY PROCEEDED HOME, WITHOUT A FURTHER PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER AND REQUESTED THE MEMO…

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1013.0%
ODI 10851718 · 6,000 mi

MY BRAND NEW MAZDA 6 WITH ONLY 6000 MILES TRANSMISSION QUIT ON 3/21/16. THE CARS GEARS WOULDN'T ENGAGE UNTIL THE RPMS WOULD HIT 3000 AND THEN THE CAR WOULD LURCH FORWARD. THE DEALER HAS ORDERED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH MAZDA 6 AND MAZDA CX-5. A RECALL NEEDS TO BE ISSUED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SOMEONE COULD HAVE REAR ENDED ME OR I COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER SAID THIS IS THE FIRST THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS BUT THERE HAVE BEEN 100S OF REPORTS ABOUT THIS. MAZDA NEEDS TO ISSUE A STATEMENT AND RECA…

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35.0%
ODI 11103842 · 18,306 mi

ON THE NIGHT OF 6/22/2018 I WAS TRAVELING BACK TO MISSOURI FROM FLORIDA GOING ABOUT 60-65 MPH ON A INTERCHANGE FROM I-75 TO I-24 WHEN MY CAR LOCKED UP COMPLETELY, IT SENT ME INTO A SPIN THAT I OVER CORRECTED AND THREW THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND HAD TO CORRECT MY STEERING FROM HITTING A GUARD RAIL WHILE AVOIDING 2 SEMIS AND 2 CARS. WE ACTUALLY GOT OUT OF THIS SITUATION BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND NOT A SINGLE SCRATCH TO US OR THE CAR. FOUND OUT THIS MORNING 6/25/2018 THAT OUR TRANSMISSION WAS THE CAUSE AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. IS THERE…

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915.5%
ODI 11246313 · 7,200 mi

VEHIXLE HAS OPEN RECALL #3719F. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON JULY 15 AND ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL HAS EVEN OUT SINCE JUNE 27.2019. TO THIS DAY I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY LETTER OR ANYTHING STATING CAR HAS OPEN RECALL WHEN THE CAR CAN TURN OF RANDOMLY. WILL BE TAKING CAR IN ON 08/26/19 BUT I'M CONCERNED AS TO WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED IN ANY LETTERS OR EMAILS

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air Bags36,010–97,000 mi80,000 mi9
ODI 10610761 · 36,010 mi

WE'VE HAD THIS CAR IN THREE TIME'S THEY HAVE CHANGED AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. FOUND RESISTANCE AT CONNECTOR HIGH 25.4 OHMS CLEANED AND RESET. AND THE THIRD TIME WITCH WAS SAME DAY AFTER THEY RETURN CAR A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD AIR BAG LIGHT WAS BACK ON. THEY FAILED TO RIGHT IT UP THEY TOOK IT BACK INTO GARAGE AND SENT US HOME IN A LOANER CAR. AS OF 7/14/14 THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TURN IT SELF OFF AGAIN. I DO NOT KNOW IF I AM IN A ACCIDENT IF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL DEPLOY OR NOT. THE CARS COMPUTER KEEPS TURNING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM OFF. THIS SYSTEM HA…

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ODI 10887689 · 36,000 mi

THE DASHBOARDS AND OTHER INTERIOR PANELS IS DEFECTIVE IT HAS MELTED AND FEELS LIKE FOAM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS STICKY BEHIND THE STEERING COLUMN AND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AS WELL. ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE DASHBOARD TURNS BLACK AND STICKY AND MAY BE RUINED. THE MELTED DASHBOARDS CAN CAST DANGEROUS GLARES ACROSS THE WINDSHIELDS, INHIBITING THEIR VISION AND POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD AS WELL AS A FEAR THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. .

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ODI 11005209 · 66,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL - THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IN MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED ON 1/9/17. OVER 6 MONTHS LATER, THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. MY FAMILY CANNOT UTILIZE OUR FAMILY VEHICLE AS DESIGNED DUE TO THE LACK OF TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF THE PART BY TAKATA OR A SOLUTION BY MAZDA.

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Exterior Lighting36,250–72,500 mi55,000 mi22
ODI 10421109 · 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT GIVE SUFFICIENT LIGHT; THEREFORE, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS HAD TO BE USED IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE LOW BEAM BULB COULD BE REPLACED WITH A BETTER BULB. THE HEADLIGHT BULB WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1500.

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ODI 10637872 · 47,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER HEADLAMP INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT. *TR

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ODI 10651085 · 41,000 mi

FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3X IN 1 YEAR.I HAVE PURCHASED UPGRADED BULBS WHICH HAVE NOW GONE OUT WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF THE CHANGE, THEY DID NOT SUPPLY ANY ADDITIONAL LIGHT AND HAVE NOT LASTED ANY LONGER BEFORE BURNING OUT THAN THE CHEAPER LIGHTS. HEADLIGHT CAUSING DIFFICULTY WITH NIGHT DRIVING. LIGHTS APPEAR TO BE FACING DOWNWARD AND BEAM IS VERY LOW CAUSING POOR VISABILITY, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD, MOSTLY HAVING TO USE HIGH BEAMS DURING NIGHT DRIVING AND CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TURN OFF WHEN A DRIVER IS COMING TOWARDS TO ME TO …

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Unknown Or Other36,750–85,750 mi68,250 mi8
ODI 10824945 · 300 mi

WHEN THE CAR STANDS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS IT MAKES A GRINDING SOUND WITHIN SECONDS AFTER START. I HAVE SPENT THREE YEARS TRYING TO GET IT FIXED. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES. FIRST ITS THIS THEN THAT BUT REMAINS UNFIXED. ON THE INTERNET YOU CAN SEE COMPLAINTS STARTING WITH 2009. I TRIED TO TALK TO MAZDA BUT THEY TELL ME ITS A DEALER PROBLEM. I WOULDN'T TRY TO TALK TO THEM IF THE DEALER TOOK CARE OF IT. I WAS TOLD BY A SERVICE MANAGER ITS IN MOST OF THE 6 MODEL. THE MAZDA FIXES HAVEN'T WORKED. IF I COULD AFFORD A LAWSUIT I WOULD HAVE BY NOW…

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ODI 10887689 · 36,000 mi

THE DASHBOARDS AND OTHER INTERIOR PANELS IS DEFECTIVE IT HAS MELTED AND FEELS LIKE FOAM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS STICKY BEHIND THE STEERING COLUMN AND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AS WELL. ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE DASHBOARD TURNS BLACK AND STICKY AND MAY BE RUINED. THE MELTED DASHBOARDS CAN CAST DANGEROUS GLARES ACROSS THE WINDSHIELDS, INHIBITING THEIR VISION AND POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD AS WELL AS A FEAR THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. .

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ODI 10914098 · 85,000 mi

THE SUNROOF EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING TODAY.

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Electrical System58,750–105,750 mi80,750 mi10
ODI 10651905 · 55,000 mi

AT AROUND 50,000 MILES, I HAD A HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) GO OUT ON ME. I HAD IT REPLACED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND HAD TO GET THAT REPLACED. THESE ARE HARD TO GET TO IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS SO EACH TIME I HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE. AT 65,000 MILES, I HAD MY ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND THEY WENT AWAY. I THEN TRIED LOCKING THE CAR, AND MY CAR WILL NOT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR WITH MY REMOTE. THE CAR WILL UNLOCK, BUT WILL NOT LOCK N…

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ODI 10695376 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V173000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

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ODI 10734388 · 48,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR NO REASON. HAD TO PULL OVER AND BUMP THE HEADLIGHTS TO MAKE THEM WORK. CHECKED THE FUSE AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AT AUTOSHOP. THEY FOUND NOTHING, BUT SAID THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS IN MAZDA 6 CARS BEFORE AND THERE IS A FAULT IN THE DESIGN NOR IS THERE ANY SOLUTION TO THE ISSUE. ISSUE CAN BE SEEN IN THE VIDEO: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=UQQPERRESA8

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Structure:BodyToo few reports for a range82,500 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10914098 · 85,000 mi

THE SUNROOF EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING TODAY.

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ODI 10949166 · 42,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY MAZDA 6 SECOND HAND, AND I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE SUN GETS HOT THE DASHBOARD STARTS LITERALLY MELTING. THE SMELL WHEN IS HOT IS LIKE SOME KIND OF CHEMICAL. ALSO THE SHINY SURFACE INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVERS VIEW.

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ODI 11044265 · 80,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ESCONDIDO MAZDA IN ESCONDIDO, CA, [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE DASHBOARD. ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V429000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (BROWNING MAZDA IN CERRITOS, CA, [phone removed]) AND THE TECHNICIAN PROMISED TO CHECK FOR PART AVAILABILITY. THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT CALL BACK. THE MANUFACTURE…

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SuspensionToo few reports for a range188,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 11342664 · 138,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN TOWN AND WENT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THEN A SPRINGING NOISE. I MYSELF LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND JUST ASSUMED I RAN OVER SOMETHING AND IT HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. I HAD A FRIEND LOOK UNDER IT ALSO AND HE DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING EITHER. I JUST FOUND THIS OUT YESTERDAY WHEN IT FAILED INSPECTION.

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ODI 11605371 · 204,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel began to shake violently, with the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the front passenger’s side tire had detached from the vehicle. The contact's father was called to the scene and the spare tire was placed on the vehicle. The contact then drove to an independent mechanic where both the front driver’s and front passenger’s side tires were replaced. The manufacturer was no…

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ODI 11698215 · 188,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and crossing a bridge, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly after driving over several expansion joints. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the passenger’s side front wheel was slanted into the wheel well. The contact inspected the wheel well and noticed that the control arm had sheared off at the cross member. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the steering wheel had turned slightly to the right…

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SteeringToo few reports for a range88,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11124386 · 88,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.

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Fuel/Propulsion SystemToo few reports for a range102,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10786270 · 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 6. AFTER REFUELING THE FUEL TANK, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS AT 3/4 FULL, THE FUEL ODOR WOULD DISSIPATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

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ODI 10824835 · 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.

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ODI 11155498 · 80,000 mi

CAN SMELL STRONG GAS FUMES, AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. ALSO, GAS TANK LEAKING, AFTER PUTTING GAS IN TANK, AT HALF FILL OR FULL TANK, GET GAS SMELLS AND LEAKING. WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING, CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AND DURING RAINY WEATHER. HEADLIGHTS ADEQUATE ONLY IN HIGH BEAM MODE.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

2 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-111None
ODI 11698215 · 188,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and crossing a bridge, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly after driving over several expansion joints. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the passenger’s side front wheel was slanted into the wheel well. The contact inspected the wheel well and noticed that the control arm had sheared off at the cross member. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the steering wheel had turned slightly to the right…

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2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-012None
ODI 11710529

The rear subframe and suspension parts are rusted so bad that the car is not safe to drive. Looked up recalls and found out the front subframe had a recall and was taken care of before I bought the car. Also found recall for my model of car that were registered in state that use salt on there roads which is one of the state i live in. Was told my Mazda corporation the only certain 2012 mazda vehicle's vehicle's were covered for rusting issues with the rear . If the front of the car is recalled and the same problem happens with the rear of the c…

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ODI 11711883

Passenger dash has cracked some and dash is very very sticky..why has this happened..I feel if airbag had to deploy it would not because of this situation

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2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 215 reports

2020: 1 complaints · 2021: 15 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2020111
202121115
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2020200
20211700

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsExterior LightingUnknown Or OtherElectrical SystemStructure:BodySuspensionSteeringFuel/Propulsion System
Air Bags—0
3
ODI 10887689 · 36,000 mi

THE DASHBOARDS AND OTHER INTERIOR PANELS IS DEFECTIVE IT HAS MELTED AND FEELS LIKE FOAM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS STICKY BEHIND THE STEERING COLUMN AND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AS WELL. ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE DASHBOARD TURNS BLACK AND STICKY AND MAY BE RUINED. THE MELTED DASHBOARDS CAN CAST DANGEROUS GLARES ACROSS THE WINDSHIELDS, INHIBITING THEIR VISION AND POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD AS WELL AS A FEAR THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. .

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ODI 11298899

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS OF MY CAR AND I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE RECALL THAT WAS FOR APRIL 2019. HOW CAN THIS BE FIXED?

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ODI 11563908

The passenger dash board is melting. It covers the passengers air bag. I would like to know if a recall is still possible for my vehicle. I understand that there was a recall in 2015-2017, but unfortunately I did not received the notice since I was moving from Illinois to Kansas and later to Texas and continued changing addresses during that time frame.

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0
2
ODI 11044265 · 80,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ESCONDIDO MAZDA IN ESCONDIDO, CA, [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE DASHBOARD. ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V429000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (BROWNING MAZDA IN CERRITOS, CA, [phone removed]) AND THE TECHNICIAN PROMISED TO CHECK FOR PART AVAILABILITY. THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT CALL BACK. THE MANUFACTURE…

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ODI 11120095 · 97,000 mi

ON JULY 18, 2018 I WAS IN FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. I WAS ALONE AND DRIVING I DID NOT HAVE A PHONE IN MY POSSESSION OR IN THE CAR AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT ME WAS TRAVELING AT LEAST 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE UPPER AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEFLATE, THE FRONT AIRBAG DEFLATED SIDEWAYS AND MISSED MY FACE COMPLETELY. MY TORSO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY STERNUM WAS FRACTURED. MY RIGHT ANKLE WAS BRUISED, SCRAPED AND SPRAINED. BECAUSE OF THE SEVERE PAIN I WAS IN, I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE ON M…

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000
Exterior Lighting0—0
6
ODI 10651905 · 55,000 mi

AT AROUND 50,000 MILES, I HAD A HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) GO OUT ON ME. I HAD IT REPLACED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND HAD TO GET THAT REPLACED. THESE ARE HARD TO GET TO IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS SO EACH TIME I HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE. AT 65,000 MILES, I HAD MY ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND THEY WENT AWAY. I THEN TRIED LOCKING THE CAR, AND MY CAR WILL NOT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR WITH MY REMOTE. THE CAR WILL UNLOCK, BUT WILL NOT LOCK N…

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ODI 10734388 · 48,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR NO REASON. HAD TO PULL OVER AND BUMP THE HEADLIGHTS TO MAKE THEM WORK. CHECKED THE FUSE AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AT AUTOSHOP. THEY FOUND NOTHING, BUT SAID THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS IN MAZDA 6 CARS BEFORE AND THERE IS A FAULT IN THE DESIGN NOR IS THERE ANY SOLUTION TO THE ISSUE. ISSUE CAN BE SEEN IN THE VIDEO: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=UQQPERRESA8

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ODI 10747151 · 30,000 mi

LOW BEAMS FAILED ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS WITH IN FIRST YEAR, ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE BULB SEVERAL TIMES, FINALLY REPLACED ENTIRE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES, WITH IN FIRST 2 MONTHS LOW BEAMS HAVE FAILED AGAIN. ATTEMPTS TO REPLACE BULB ARE STILL NOT EFFECTIVE.

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00
1
ODI 10980562

I HAVE REPLACED THE LOW BEAM BULBS 2 TIMES SINCE I GOT THE CAR 2/2014. IT'S CRAZY CAUSE ONCE GOT OUT .THEN YOU CAN HIT IT AND IT WON'T COME BACK ON ONLY FOR LIKE A WEEK OR SO THEN THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT NOW I'M DRIVING AROUND TOWN WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ONLY GOT HIGH BEAMS SOUNDS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF OR THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS ABOUT TO GO OUT REPLACE THE BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR JUST TERRIBLE

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1
ODI 11155498 · 80,000 mi

CAN SMELL STRONG GAS FUMES, AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. ALSO, GAS TANK LEAKING, AFTER PUTTING GAS IN TANK, AT HALF FILL OR FULL TANK, GET GAS SMELLS AND LEAKING. WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING, CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AND DURING RAINY WEATHER. HEADLIGHTS ADEQUATE ONLY IN HIGH BEAM MODE.

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Unknown Or Other
3
ODI 10887689 · 36,000 mi

THE DASHBOARDS AND OTHER INTERIOR PANELS IS DEFECTIVE IT HAS MELTED AND FEELS LIKE FOAM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS STICKY BEHIND THE STEERING COLUMN AND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AS WELL. ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE DASHBOARD TURNS BLACK AND STICKY AND MAY BE RUINED. THE MELTED DASHBOARDS CAN CAST DANGEROUS GLARES ACROSS THE WINDSHIELDS, INHIBITING THEIR VISION AND POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD AS WELL AS A FEAR THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY ON THAT SIDE. .

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ODI 11298899

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS OF MY CAR AND I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE RECALL THAT WAS FOR APRIL 2019. HOW CAN THIS BE FIXED?

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ODI 11563908

The passenger dash board is melting. It covers the passengers air bag. I would like to know if a recall is still possible for my vehicle. I understand that there was a recall in 2015-2017, but unfortunately I did not received the notice since I was moving from Illinois to Kansas and later to Texas and continued changing addresses during that time frame.

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1
ODI 11124386 · 88,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.

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2
ODI 10775335

OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD OF MY 2012 MAZDA 6 WAS BECOMING STICKY AND LOOKED AS IF IT WERE MELTING. IT ALSO BEGAN TO EMIT A SMELL AND CRACKS BEGAN TO DEVELOP WHILE BECOMING MORE REFLECTIVE THAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH REMAINS NORMAL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN GOOD CONDITION FROM A DEALERSHIP. AFTER NOTIFYING THE NEAREST MAZDA DEALERSHIP THEY STATED NO RECALLS HAD BEEN MADE AND MY BEST HOPES FOR A SOLUTION WAS TO HAVE THEM INSPECT AND PHOTOGRAPH THE CAR'S DASHBOARD AND HOPE THAT MAZDA MAY GIVE ME SOME CREDIT …

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ODI 10914098 · 85,000 mi

THE SUNROOF EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING TODAY.

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2
ODI 11501876

I FELT SOMETHING WAS WEIRD WITH THE STEERING ONE DAY SO I WENT TO MAZDA DEALER BECAUSE I NOTICED CORROSION ON FRONT DRIVER CROSS AND REAR COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE CORROSION AND BASEBALL SIZE HOLES. INSPECTED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN EARLY 2022 WAS TOLD "WE SEE A LOT WORSE THAN THIS" SO NOTHING WAS FIXED OR REPLACED BY DEALER. OCTOBER 2022 FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION FOR SUBFRAME RUST SAFETY CONCERNS. 2023 GOT ANOTHER MECHANIC TO LOOK AND THEY ESTIMATE OVER $6,000 REPAIR COST (DOCS. ATTACHED). SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SIT UNUSED WHI…

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ODI 11710529

The rear subframe and suspension parts are rusted so bad that the car is not safe to drive. Looked up recalls and found out the front subframe had a recall and was taken care of before I bought the car. Also found recall for my model of car that were registered in state that use salt on there roads which is one of the state i live in. Was told my Mazda corporation the only certain 2012 mazda vehicle's vehicle's were covered for rusting issues with the rear . If the front of the car is recalled and the same problem happens with the rear of the c…

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3
ODI 11124386 · 88,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.

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ODI 11501876

I FELT SOMETHING WAS WEIRD WITH THE STEERING ONE DAY SO I WENT TO MAZDA DEALER BECAUSE I NOTICED CORROSION ON FRONT DRIVER CROSS AND REAR COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE CORROSION AND BASEBALL SIZE HOLES. INSPECTED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN EARLY 2022 WAS TOLD "WE SEE A LOT WORSE THAN THIS" SO NOTHING WAS FIXED OR REPLACED BY DEALER. OCTOBER 2022 FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION FOR SUBFRAME RUST SAFETY CONCERNS. 2023 GOT ANOTHER MECHANIC TO LOOK AND THEY ESTIMATE OVER $6,000 REPAIR COST (DOCS. ATTACHED). SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SIT UNUSED WHI…

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ODI 11518399

I was driving down the road when my steering, suddenly and with out warning began pulling very hard to the right and the steering wheel began turning to the left. My car made loud noises when I tried to straighten out the steering wheel and when I tried to turn. Its also appeared to be rubbing on the inside of the wheel well. Further inspection revealed that the support where the control arm is connected to the frame had torn away from the frame due to oxidation. There is significant oxidation on the frame and there are large areas that no l…

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0
Electrical System0
6
ODI 10651905 · 55,000 mi

AT AROUND 50,000 MILES, I HAD A HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) GO OUT ON ME. I HAD IT REPLACED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND HAD TO GET THAT REPLACED. THESE ARE HARD TO GET TO IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS SO EACH TIME I HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE. AT 65,000 MILES, I HAD MY ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND THEY WENT AWAY. I THEN TRIED LOCKING THE CAR, AND MY CAR WILL NOT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR WITH MY REMOTE. THE CAR WILL UNLOCK, BUT WILL NOT LOCK N…

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ODI 10734388 · 48,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR NO REASON. HAD TO PULL OVER AND BUMP THE HEADLIGHTS TO MAKE THEM WORK. CHECKED THE FUSE AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AT AUTOSHOP. THEY FOUND NOTHING, BUT SAID THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS IN MAZDA 6 CARS BEFORE AND THERE IS A FAULT IN THE DESIGN NOR IS THERE ANY SOLUTION TO THE ISSUE. ISSUE CAN BE SEEN IN THE VIDEO: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=UQQPERRESA8

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ODI 10747151 · 30,000 mi

LOW BEAMS FAILED ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS WITH IN FIRST YEAR, ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE BULB SEVERAL TIMES, FINALLY REPLACED ENTIRE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES, WITH IN FIRST 2 MONTHS LOW BEAMS HAVE FAILED AGAIN. ATTEMPTS TO REPLACE BULB ARE STILL NOT EFFECTIVE.

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1
ODI 11124386 · 88,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.

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1
ODI 11124386 · 88,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.

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0
Structure:Body
2
ODI 11044265 · 80,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ESCONDIDO MAZDA IN ESCONDIDO, CA, [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE DASHBOARD. ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V429000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (BROWNING MAZDA IN CERRITOS, CA, [phone removed]) AND THE TECHNICIAN PROMISED TO CHECK FOR PART AVAILABILITY. THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT CALL BACK. THE MANUFACTURE…

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ODI 11120095 · 97,000 mi

ON JULY 18, 2018 I WAS IN FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. I WAS ALONE AND DRIVING I DID NOT HAVE A PHONE IN MY POSSESSION OR IN THE CAR AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT ME WAS TRAVELING AT LEAST 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE UPPER AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEFLATE, THE FRONT AIRBAG DEFLATED SIDEWAYS AND MISSED MY FACE COMPLETELY. MY TORSO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY STERNUM WAS FRACTURED. MY RIGHT ANKLE WAS BRUISED, SCRAPED AND SPRAINED. BECAUSE OF THE SEVERE PAIN I WAS IN, I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE ON M…

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0
2
ODI 10775335

OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD OF MY 2012 MAZDA 6 WAS BECOMING STICKY AND LOOKED AS IF IT WERE MELTING. IT ALSO BEGAN TO EMIT A SMELL AND CRACKS BEGAN TO DEVELOP WHILE BECOMING MORE REFLECTIVE THAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH REMAINS NORMAL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN GOOD CONDITION FROM A DEALERSHIP. AFTER NOTIFYING THE NEAREST MAZDA DEALERSHIP THEY STATED NO RECALLS HAD BEEN MADE AND MY BEST HOPES FOR A SOLUTION WAS TO HAVE THEM INSPECT AND PHOTOGRAPH THE CAR'S DASHBOARD AND HOPE THAT MAZDA MAY GIVE ME SOME CREDIT …

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ODI 10914098 · 85,000 mi

THE SUNROOF EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING TODAY.

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0—000
Suspension00
2
ODI 11501876

I FELT SOMETHING WAS WEIRD WITH THE STEERING ONE DAY SO I WENT TO MAZDA DEALER BECAUSE I NOTICED CORROSION ON FRONT DRIVER CROSS AND REAR COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE CORROSION AND BASEBALL SIZE HOLES. INSPECTED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN EARLY 2022 WAS TOLD "WE SEE A LOT WORSE THAN THIS" SO NOTHING WAS FIXED OR REPLACED BY DEALER. OCTOBER 2022 FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION FOR SUBFRAME RUST SAFETY CONCERNS. 2023 GOT ANOTHER MECHANIC TO LOOK AND THEY ESTIMATE OVER $6,000 REPAIR COST (DOCS. ATTACHED). SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SIT UNUSED WHI…

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ODI 11710529

The rear subframe and suspension parts are rusted so bad that the car is not safe to drive. Looked up recalls and found out the front subframe had a recall and was taken care of before I bought the car. Also found recall for my model of car that were registered in state that use salt on there roads which is one of the state i live in. Was told my Mazda corporation the only certain 2012 mazda vehicle's vehicle's were covered for rusting issues with the rear . If the front of the car is recalled and the same problem happens with the rear of the c…

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1
ODI 11501876

I FELT SOMETHING WAS WEIRD WITH THE STEERING ONE DAY SO I WENT TO MAZDA DEALER BECAUSE I NOTICED CORROSION ON FRONT DRIVER CROSS AND REAR COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE CORROSION AND BASEBALL SIZE HOLES. INSPECTED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN EARLY 2022 WAS TOLD "WE SEE A LOT WORSE THAN THIS" SO NOTHING WAS FIXED OR REPLACED BY DEALER. OCTOBER 2022 FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION FOR SUBFRAME RUST SAFETY CONCERNS. 2023 GOT ANOTHER MECHANIC TO LOOK AND THEY ESTIMATE OVER $6,000 REPAIR COST (DOCS. ATTACHED). SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SIT UNUSED WHI…

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0
Steering0
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ODI 10980562

I HAVE REPLACED THE LOW BEAM BULBS 2 TIMES SINCE I GOT THE CAR 2/2014. IT'S CRAZY CAUSE ONCE GOT OUT .THEN YOU CAN HIT IT AND IT WON'T COME BACK ON ONLY FOR LIKE A WEEK OR SO THEN THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT NOW I'M DRIVING AROUND TOWN WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ONLY GOT HIGH BEAMS SOUNDS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF OR THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS ABOUT TO GO OUT REPLACE THE BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR JUST TERRIBLE

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ODI 11124386 · 88,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.

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ODI 11501876

I FELT SOMETHING WAS WEIRD WITH THE STEERING ONE DAY SO I WENT TO MAZDA DEALER BECAUSE I NOTICED CORROSION ON FRONT DRIVER CROSS AND REAR COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE CORROSION AND BASEBALL SIZE HOLES. INSPECTED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN EARLY 2022 WAS TOLD "WE SEE A LOT WORSE THAN THIS" SO NOTHING WAS FIXED OR REPLACED BY DEALER. OCTOBER 2022 FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION FOR SUBFRAME RUST SAFETY CONCERNS. 2023 GOT ANOTHER MECHANIC TO LOOK AND THEY ESTIMATE OVER $6,000 REPAIR COST (DOCS. ATTACHED). SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SIT UNUSED WHI…

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ODI 11518399

I was driving down the road when my steering, suddenly and with out warning began pulling very hard to the right and the steering wheel began turning to the left. My car made loud noises when I tried to straighten out the steering wheel and when I tried to turn. Its also appeared to be rubbing on the inside of the wheel well. Further inspection revealed that the support where the control arm is connected to the frame had torn away from the frame due to oxidation. There is significant oxidation on the frame and there are large areas that no l…

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ODI 11124386 · 88,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.

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ODI 11501876

I FELT SOMETHING WAS WEIRD WITH THE STEERING ONE DAY SO I WENT TO MAZDA DEALER BECAUSE I NOTICED CORROSION ON FRONT DRIVER CROSS AND REAR COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE CORROSION AND BASEBALL SIZE HOLES. INSPECTED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN EARLY 2022 WAS TOLD "WE SEE A LOT WORSE THAN THIS" SO NOTHING WAS FIXED OR REPLACED BY DEALER. OCTOBER 2022 FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION FOR SUBFRAME RUST SAFETY CONCERNS. 2023 GOT ANOTHER MECHANIC TO LOOK AND THEY ESTIMATE OVER $6,000 REPAIR COST (DOCS. ATTACHED). SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SIT UNUSED WHI…

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ODI 11155498 · 80,000 mi

CAN SMELL STRONG GAS FUMES, AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. ALSO, GAS TANK LEAKING, AFTER PUTTING GAS IN TANK, AT HALF FILL OR FULL TANK, GET GAS SMELLS AND LEAKING. WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING, CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AND DURING RAINY WEATHER. HEADLIGHTS ADEQUATE ONLY IN HIGH BEAM MODE.

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 3.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10695376 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V173000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

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ODI 10825296 · 55,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE GEAR INDICATOR ON THE DASH I WILL FLASH IN AND OUT. WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THE VEHICLE WILL REV UP CAUSING AN UNSAFE SPEED. THE ECM WAS REPLACED AND TWO MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG

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ODI 11698215 · 188,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and crossing a bridge, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly after driving over several expansion joints. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the passenger’s side front wheel was slanted into the wheel well. The contact inspected the wheel well and noticed that the control arm had sheared off at the cross member. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the steering wheel had turned slightly to the right…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 3.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 146,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10505948

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A WALL WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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ODI 11124386 · 88,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.

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ODI 11605371 · 204,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel began to shake violently, with the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the front passenger’s side tire had detached from the vehicle. The contact's father was called to the scene and the spare tire was placed on the vehicle. The contact then drove to an independent mechanic where both the front driver’s and front passenger’s side tires were replaced. The manufacturer was no…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11155498 · 80,000 mi

CAN SMELL STRONG GAS FUMES, AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. ALSO, GAS TANK LEAKING, AFTER PUTTING GAS IN TANK, AT HALF FILL OR FULL TANK, GET GAS SMELLS AND LEAKING. WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING, CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AND DURING RAINY WEATHER. HEADLIGHTS ADEQUATE ONLY IN HIGH BEAM MODE.

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10980562

I HAVE REPLACED THE LOW BEAM BULBS 2 TIMES SINCE I GOT THE CAR 2/2014. IT'S CRAZY CAUSE ONCE GOT OUT .THEN YOU CAN HIT IT AND IT WON'T COME BACK ON ONLY FOR LIKE A WEEK OR SO THEN THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT NOW I'M DRIVING AROUND TOWN WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ONLY GOT HIGH BEAMS SOUNDS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF OR THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS ABOUT TO GO OUT REPLACE THE BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR JUST TERRIBLE

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b