MYRModel Year Report

2017 Mazda MAZDA6

▲ Better than typical
2017 Mazda MAZDA6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:33.780Z

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, 2017 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
2017: 59 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 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 7%

7% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

Mazda 6's from 2017 have a known, reported defect that causes the touch screen to "ghost touch" and randomly enter into the car's menus and change settings, dial phone numbers, delete entries, etc.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231107

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161217 — exterior lighting

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316J.

Campaign 16V753000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V753000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ◆ 2010 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 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.