Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 111 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V781000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V402000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V474000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E011000 AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V412000 FUEL TANK OUTSIDE COATING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 77 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
Of the 111 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 111 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,200–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Mazda Mazda6 has a moderate reliability with the majority of issues related to airbags. With 111 complaints and 5 recalls, this data suggests some common reliability concerns, predominantly with the airbag system.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid every 50,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 3 years
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual transmission shifts
- Fuel odor
- Power loss
- Moisture in cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.