2013 Mazda Mazda6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda Mazda6. The most-reported areas: Suspension (5), Service Brakes (5), Air Bags (4).
Key takeaways
- 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 22% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 22% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 17% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 17% |
| Structure | 3 | 13% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 9% |
| Seats | 2 | 9% |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% |
| Steering | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-14
The contact owns a 2013 Mazda Mazda6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V018000 (Air Bags). The dealer confirmed the recall but was unable to perform the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that there was no crash pad that was better. The dealer suggested that the vehicle be sold...
Suspension,structure - filed 2024-07-12
The contact owns a 2013 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V631000 (Suspension, Structure) where a coating was sprayed on the passenger side lower control arm and the area was drained. After receiving the recall repair, the contact became aware that the ve...
Suspension,wheels,service Brakes - filed 2023-12-19
I JUST BAUGHT A 2013 MAZDA6 THE REAR CRADEL AND CROSS MEMBER WAS COMPLETY RUSTED AWAY ONE MOUNT WAS COMPLETY RUSTED OFF .THE SPRINGS WAS ALMOST READY TO FALL OUT THE BOTTEM OF THE SPRING PURCH .IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS PULLED OUT OF THE OCEAN WHERE IT HAD STAYED FOR YEARS .I TRIED TO FIND A USED REPLACEMENT OUT OF SEVERAL...
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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.