What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2009–2012) MAZDA6?

MAZDA6 owners have made 81 complaints about the 2009–2012 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 26th out of 36 Mazda generations in overall reliability, with real lights and interior concerns.

Compare With Other MAZDA6 Generations

Common 2009-2012 Mazda MAZDA6 Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation MAZDA6 owners have to deal with.

  2. Valve Stem Corrosion and TPMS Warnings

    Mazda owners are experiencing warning lights, valve stem corrosions, and sudden tire blowouts that can all be traced to issues with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Law firms are currently gathering information about potential cl…

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2009–2012) MAZDA6 Key Numbers

  1. 4 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 81 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 26th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 36 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 2nd Generation MAZDA6 Owners

  • Stedman, et al. v. Mazda Motor Corporation, et al.

    1. Case Filed

      A Mazda MAZDA3 clutch noise and replacement lawsuit will continue after a California federal judge granted in part Mazda's motion to dismiss, but allowed some claims to carry on, giving 2010-2015 MAZDA3 owners hope of relief.

    Class Vehicles
    • 2009-2011 Mazda3
    • 2009-2011 Mazda6
    Location
    California

Recent 2nd Generation (2009–2012) MAZDA6 News

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