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All cars · Mazda6 · 2017

2017 Mazda6. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index33100 = average car
Complaints13NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold33,402U.S. model year
Per 100K sold39complaints
Year rank#3 of 15#1 = fewest complaints

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,600 and 55,800 miles. Median 23,400, from 18 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical23%
Body structure8%
Wheels8%
Transmission & drivetrain8%
Seats8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6010100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 16V753000 Oct 2016 Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal

    Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk. A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316J.

Manufacturer communications 516

Mazda6 filed 516 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs…
  • When the engine is started for the first time after parking the vehicle overnight in cold…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2014586296,862Brakes
2015614357,898Brakes
2016834145,520Transmission & drivetrain
2017331333,402Electrical
2018441430,938Engine
201916421,524Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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