MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mazda MAZDA6

● Typical for this model
2008 Mazda MAZDA6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:25.229Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
111
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

69% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 160 complaints 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 111 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2011: 135 complaints 2011 2012: 99 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 60 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints
2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 160 complaints 2004 2005: 147 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 111 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2010 2011: 135 complaints 2012: 99 complaints 2012 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 60 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints
2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2003 2004: 160 complaints 2004 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 156 complaints 2007 2008: 111 complaints 2008 111 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 225 complaints 2010 2011: 135 complaints 2011 2012: 99 complaints 2012 2013: 22 complaints 2013 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 60 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021

2008: 111 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200228
2003174
2004160
2005147
2006173
2007156
2008111
2009386
2010225
2011135
201299
201322
2014137
201560
201676
201760
201859
20196
20202
202117

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

69% · 77 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While stopped for a traffic light I was impacted from a vehicle behind my vehicle. The impact from the crash did not cause the airbags to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-25

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle coming from the opposite side of the road, lost control due to icy road conditions. As a result, the contact veered to the right to avoid a collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-20

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Mazda 6. While at a stop and attempting to accelerate, the driver fell asleep and crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-19

Power train

8% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission.

CRASH

Electrical system

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing cables.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

2008 Mazda 6 with less than 5000 miles. Starter caught on fire, dealer said rodent chewed wire. Not a warranty issue. My insurance had to pay. Pictures taken and my agent insured me when he filed with Mazda they would take care of this.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-11-13

Steering

4% · 4 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel independently veered to the right. The driver was unable to turn the steering wheel back into place and crashed into a guardrail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-16

Fuel system, gasoline

4% · 4 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a leaking fuel tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-20

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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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  3. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  4. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. R
    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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  6. R
    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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  7. R
    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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  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 77 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V412000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E011000 · Equipment
  • Recall 17V474000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V402000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V781000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 have?
5 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.