The Lemon Index2016 Mazda6.
The 2016 Mazda6 is better than average by owner complaints: 41 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 83, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 1 recall, 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 77 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mazda6 year. 2016 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 8K to 59K miles on the car (54 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- steering 2017
Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
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 670 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more
- When performing service on the electric parking brake (epb) system, be aware that some epb…
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2000–2200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Mazda6 reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 83; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mazda6 year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2016 Mazda6 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (17%), wheels (10%) and electrical (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda6 have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Mazda6 get?
29 to 32 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 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 2016 Mazda6 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,400 and 59,700 miles. The middle report was at 29,800 miles, from 54 complaints.
Does the 2016 Mazda6 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2016 Mazda6 cost in fuel a year?
About $2000 to $2200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Mazda6 have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Mazda6 year is better than the 2016?
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