The Lemon Index2014 Mazda6.
The 2014 Mazda6 is better than average by owner complaints: 62 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 58, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 29 to 32 mpg combined. The best Mazda6 year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 137 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mazda6 year. 2014 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 13K to 67K miles on the car (103 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 43K–90K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 25K–50K miles
Recalls 4
- parking brake 2017
Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
- tires 2014
If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure.
- electrical 2014
When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Show all 4 recalls
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.
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 757 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Rattle type noise from the passenger side dashboard when driving on a rough road
- The new skyactiv-drive fw6a-el at uses automatic transmission fluid (atf) type: fz
- When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2000–2200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Rear brake calipers are seized up and the emergency brake no longer engages.
2014 Mazda6 owner · NHTSA complaint 11011901
More owner reports
Parking brake fails to engage, allowing vehicle movement after engagement. Problem persists and is repeatable. Received recall notice 6 months ago, but fix is still not available.
NHTSA complaint 11053365
Parking brake sticks. Happens while stationary or moving. Has resulted in warped rotors, worn brake pads, lowered my fuel economy, most likely ruined wheel bearings, from the excess heat.
NHTSA complaint 11013693
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Mazda6 reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 58; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mazda6 year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2014 Mazda6 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (18%), transmission & drivetrain (15%) and electrical (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Mazda6 have?
4 safety recalls (latest: parking brake). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Mazda6 get?
29 to 32 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Mazda6 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Mazda6 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,300 and 67,000 miles. The middle report was at 39,000 miles, from 103 complaints.
Does the 2014 Mazda6 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Mazda6 cost in fuel a year?
About $2000 to $2200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Mazda6 have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Mazda6 year is better than the 2014?
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