Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 225 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V782000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V717000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V631000 Road Salt Causing Corrosion of Cross Member NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V018000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V429000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V594000 Air Bag Control Unit may Fail due to Moisture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V114000 Spiders may Block Fuel Tank Vent Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V425000 Door Latch Mounting Screws may Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V134000 FUEL TANK PRESSURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 60 complaints
- Air Bags 54 complaints
- Suspension 43 complaints
- Unknown or Other 33 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 21 complaints
Of the 225 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 225 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Mazda6 faces multiple recalls primarily for airbag and suspension issues, alongside significant owner complaints about structural and suspension components. With recurring airbag inflator issues and potential control arm failures, reliability is a concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflators | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| Front control arm | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| Evaporative canister vent hose | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Door latch screws | 80,000–120,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| Exterior lighting | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$350 | 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 and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 45,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light for fuel vent issues
- Unusual noise from the suspension
- Inoperative airbags during diagnosis
- Loose door latches
- Dim or non-functional headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.