MYRModel Year Report

2016 Mazda MAZDA6

▲ Better than typical
2016 Mazda MAZDA6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:35.348Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDA6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 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 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017 2018: 54 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021
2016: 76 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

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TWICE NOW THE ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BREAK SEEMS TO HAVE DISENGAGED RANDOMLY MINUTES AFTER I WALKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE

NHTSA ODI report, 20171221

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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PCM ISSUE, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. infotainment system, transmission, and engine. Key fobs not able to be reprogrammed due to PCM issue

NHTSA ODI report, 20250619

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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PCM ISSUE, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. infotainment system, transmission, and engine. Key fobs not able to be reprogrammed due to PCM issue

NHTSA ODI report, 20250619

SEATS 11%

11% of complaints: seats — 8 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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PCM ISSUE, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. infotainment system, transmission, and engine. Key fobs not able to be reprogrammed due to PCM issue

NHTSA ODI report, 20250619

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20171026 — air bags, seats, steering

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 17V546000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V546000 (air bags, seats, steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ◆ 2010 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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