What are the worst Mazda MAZDA6 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Mazda MAZDA6 year is 2009 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2002, 2013, 2015.

Mazda MAZDA6: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2009

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2002, 2013, 2015

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

201858 complaints · 2 recalls 201760 complaints · 1 recalls 201677 complaints · 1 recalls 2015solid year60 complaints · 3 recalls 2014137 complaints · 4 recalls 2013solid year23 complaints · 4 recalls 201299 complaints · 6 recalls 2011135 complaints · 6 recalls 2010225 complaints · 9 recalls 2009worst year386 complaints · 10 recalls 2008111 complaints · 5 recalls 2007156 complaints · 6 recalls 2006173 complaints · 6 recalls 2005147 complaints · 6 recalls 2004160 complaints · 7 recalls 2003174 complaints · 9 recalls 2002solid year28 complaints · 1 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.