MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mazda MAZDA6

◆ Worse than typical
2010 Mazda MAZDA6
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
225
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

27% 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 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2010 225 2011: 135 complaints 2012: 99 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 60 complaints 2017 2018: 58 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 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2010 225 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: 58 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 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 225 complaints 2010 225 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: 58 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021

2010: 225 complaints

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YearComplaints
200228
2003174
2004160
2005147
2006173
2007156
2008111
2009386
2010225
2011135
201299
201322
2014137
201560
201676
201760
201858
20196
20202
202117

Known problem areas

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

Structure

27% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH
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Passenger side dash started melting about a year ago and has gotten so bad the dash is almost liquid. Sunlight reflects off the shiny melted dash and blinds the driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-04

Also filed under Air bags

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 40–45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The TPMS warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-15

Air bags

24% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-06

Suspension

19% · 43 reports
CRASH
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Rear sub frame on car rusting out. Never protected from corrosion or rust. Car is currently in shop. Car has rusted out in the joint just behind drivers rear tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-07

My gf went for a basic oil change and the automotive person was shocked to find the rear right cross bar to be suffering from incredible corrosion. He said at this point it is unsafe to drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-09

Steering

13% · 29 reports

Exterior lighting

9% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. After being stopped by a police officer, the contact was informed that the red reflector lens in the tail lamps were missing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-06

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2010Complaint volume 225 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2011-03-25Fuel system, gasoline11V134000 Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 MAZDA6 vehicles manufactured from April 8, 2008, through February 8, 2010. A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and clean up the canister vent line, and install a spring to prevent this type of spider from entering the vent line. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…

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    2013-10-29Latches/locks/linkages13V425000 Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

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    2014-04-30Fuel system, gasoline14V114000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.5L engine.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. If a web was found in the line, the fuel tank and check valve on canister vent line will be replaced.

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    2017-04-12Air bags16V594000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009.

    Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816H.

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    2017-08-30Air bags17V429000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

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    2018-03-02Air bags18V018000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American...

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

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    2018-05-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2018-11-02 Front Subframe Corrosion
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    2018-11-09Air bags18V717000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American...

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4.

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    2019-03-18Structure, suspension18V631000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New...

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge.

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    2019-12-03Air bags19V782000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been 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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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 60 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 43 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V134000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 13V425000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 14V114000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 16V594000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V429000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V717000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V631000 · Structure, suspension
  • Recall 19V782000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.