2010 Mazda Mazda6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The most-reported areas: Structure (60), Air Bags (54), Suspension (43).
Key takeaways
- 225 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 60 | 27% |
| Air Bags | 54 | 24% |
| Suspension | 43 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 15% |
| Steering | 29 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 | 6% |
| Wheels | 6 | 3% |
| Tires | 6 | 3% |
| Power Train | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mazda6 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-06-23
I recently had my front subframe replaced as part of your recall, however, the rear subframe and all components attached are suffering from the exact same rust and potential component failure as the front. I was replacing my brakes today and noticed that the entire structure is on the verge of complete failure. The rig...
Suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-05
I looked up recalls on my vehicle and it states that The 2011 Mazda6 is part of a recall (NHTSA 19V-323, Mazda 2818I) covering 2011-2013 models for front cross member (subframe) corrosion due to insufficient rust protection . In salt-belt states, this corrosion can cause the lower control arm to detach, reducing steer...
Steering,structure - filed 2025-03-21
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the left. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnose...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.