2011 Mazda MAZDA6 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 185
- 64 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SUSPENSION
- 47 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 13 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,743
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
-11
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 2009-2013
-88
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
25%
Suspension: 47 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Mazda MAZDA6
- SUSPENSION 47
- AIR BAGS 28
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22
- STRUCTURE:BODY 21
- STEERING 15
6 recalls on record for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6
- NHTSA 19V782000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 19V323000 · 2019 · STRUCTURE Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering ali
- NHTSA 18V717000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V429000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 14V114000 · 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2011 Mazda MAZDA6
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
NHTSA has 185 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is suspension (47 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6?
Owners most often report problems with: suspension (47), air bags (28), unknown or other (22), structure:body (21). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Mazda MAZDA6?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.