2007 Mazda MAZDA6
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 156
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
61% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 156 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 174 |
| 2004 | 160 |
| 2005 | 147 |
| 2006 | 173 |
| 2007 | 156 |
| 2008 | 111 |
| 2009 | 386 |
| 2010 | 225 |
| 2011 | 135 |
| 2012 | 99 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 137 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
61% · 95 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
10/31/2023 my daughter was in a car accident driving this vehicle identified by the VIN above. The car was totaled. Airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-03
Failure of airbags to deploy upon impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-27
My daughter's Mazda was involved in a fender bender which deployed the driver air bag, while the police officer was taking the accident report from the drivers involved, the officer noticed that the airbag was starting to smoke and then burst into...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-19
Power train
12% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.
Electrical system
7% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Engine
6% · 9 reportsEngine and engine cooling
6% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and engine.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2008-08-28Fuel system, gasoline08V412000 Mazda is recalling 7,200 my 2007-2008 MAZDA6 vehicles with California emission specifications. The metal fuel tanks on the affected vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank. The recall began on August 28, 2008.…
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2009-04-17Equipment09E011000 Thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between January 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs…
Remedy: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 13, 2009. Owners may contact thule toll-free at…
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2017-09-12Air bags17V474000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.
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2018-07-06Air bags18V402000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018.
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2019-12-03Air bags19V781000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 95 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V412000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E011000 · Equipment
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 17V474000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V402000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V781000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6 have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.