2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (15), Power Train (8), Visibility/Wiper (7).

Key takeaways

  • 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Service Brakes1525%
Power Train813%
Visibility/Wiper712%
Structure610%
Air Bags610%
Electrical System610%
Suspension47%
Wheels47%
Engine47%
Fuel/Propulsion System35%
Tires35%
Steering35%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2015 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD5/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Structure - filed 2025-05-02

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clanking sound coming from the rear end on the passenger's side. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear end of the vehicle was severely corroded. The con...

Suspension - filed 2025-04-24

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was bouncing, and the clicking sound was extremely loud. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle. The c...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-02-07

Fuel started leaking after 90,000 miles when tank is over 3/4 full.

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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.