2016 Mazda MAZDA6 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 111
- 35 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 11 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 23 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,900
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
-85
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 2014-2018
-186
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
10%
Unknown Or Other: 11 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11
- SERVICE BRAKES 11
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
- POWER TRAIN 10
- SEATS 8
1 recall on record for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
- NHTSA 17V546000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air ba
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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 2016 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 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
NHTSA has 111 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (11 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (11), service brakes (11), electrical system (10), power train (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 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.