2016 Mazda Mazda6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (12), Power Train (11), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 16% |
| Power Train | 11 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 14% |
| Seats | 9 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9% |
| Engine | 7 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 8% |
| Steering | 6 | 8% |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% |
| Structure | 5 | 6% |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was noticed inside the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the clutch disc kit had failed and needed to be replaced. The v...
Power Train - filed 2026-05-19
The front CV axles on my car have failed. It begun with a clicking noise and vibration when accelerating. I took the car to the Mazda dealership, and they confirmed the sounds but said they weren't able to diagnose the issue and that I would have to leave my car for them to figure it out. This places my daughter and my...
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-04-22
The vehicle exhibits dangerous electronic malfunctions. A licensed technician (MV-113255) has confirmed a sporadic unintended acceleration defect where the cruise control 'decrease' button causes the vehicle to increase speed. Additionally, the vehicle repeatedly enters 'Limp Mode' in active traffic, causing a violent ...
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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.