The Lemon Index2010 Mazda6.
The 2010 Mazda6 is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 17 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 42, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 20 to 24 mpg combined. The best Mazda6 year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 225 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mazda6 year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 45K to 114K miles on the car (138 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 50K–131K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 46K–90K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 84K–133K miles
Recalls 9
- airbags 2019
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- suspension 2018
The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
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- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2017
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
- airbags 2016
The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
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.
- latches/locks/linkages 2013
The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
- fuel system, gasoline 2011
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2010.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mazda6 told dealers about
Mazda6 sent dealers 250 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the…
- When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the…
- If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery), interview the customer…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedFront subframe corrosion2018
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Tpms valve broke when checking air pressure in the tire. Tire went flat and tpms had to be replaced.
2010 Mazda6 owner · NHTSA complaint 10392918
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Mazda6 reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 42; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mazda6 year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2010 Mazda6 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (24%), tires (18%) and brakes (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda6 have?
9 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Mazda6 get?
20 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Mazda6 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,800 and 114,200 miles. The middle report was at 80,000 miles, from 138 complaints.
Does the 2010 Mazda6 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 Mazda6 cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Mazda6 have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
What Mazda6 year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2011 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works