2014 Mazda MAZDA6 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 196
- 26 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 45 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 23 reported crashes · 11 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,617
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
+0
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 2012-2016
-108
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
23%
Electrical System: 45 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 45
- SERVICE BRAKES 17
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17
- POWER TRAIN 16
- ENGINE 15
4 recalls on record for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
- NHTSA 17V393000 · 2017 · PARKING BRAKE If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake doe
- NHTSA 14V170000 · 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM If the tank is overfilled, gas may flow into the charcoal canister (an evaporative emissions component) and possibly lea
- NHTSA 14V173000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/R Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor accele
- NHTSA 14V675000 · 2014 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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 2014 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 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
NHTSA has 196 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (45 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (45), service brakes (17), unknown or other (17), power train (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 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.