MYRModel Year Report

2014 Mazda MAZDA6

● Typical for this model
2014 Mazda MAZDA6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:54.561Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDA6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 385 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 2012: 99 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 59 complaints 2017 2018: 54 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021
2014: 137 complaints
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YearComplaints
200228
2003174
2004159
2005147
2006173
2007156
2008111
2009385
2010225
2011134
201299
201322
2014137
201560
201676
201759
201854
20196
20202
202117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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AFTER DRIVING MY LINCOLN MKZ, WHERE PRESSING THE IGNITION STOP BUTTON AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE CAR IN PARK, I DROVE MY FRIEND'S 2014 MAZDA6. I PRESSED THE IGNITION STOP BUTTON BUT EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PUTTING IT IN PARK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140707

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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BUENOS DIAS EN EL ANO 2017 MANEJABA EN LINEA RECTA APROXIMADAMENTE 40 M/H LOGRE VER UN VENADO Y APLIQUE LOS FRENOS PAUSADAMENTE EL CARRO SE DEZPLAZO HACIA LA IZQUIERDA SIN RAZON ALGUNA SALIENDO FUERA DE LA CARRETERA E IMPACTANDO CON EL ORILLO DE LA...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200917

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AFTER DRIVING MY LINCOLN MKZ, WHERE PRESSING THE IGNITION STOP BUTTON AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE CAR IN PARK, I DROVE MY FRIEND'S 2014 MAZDA6. I PRESSED THE IGNITION STOP BUTTON BUT EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PUTTING IT IN PARK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140707

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 7%

7% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140519 — electrical system

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both...

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.

Campaign 14V173000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140519 — fuel system, gasoline

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, through May 9, 2013. In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will inspect and add an adapter to the shut off valve in the fuel tank and also inspect the charcoal canister for the presence of gasoline, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 14V170000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141210 — tires

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Campaign 14V675000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171208 — parking brake

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable.

Campaign 17V393000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V173000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V170000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V675000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V393000 (parking brake) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ◆ 2010 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.