Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 135 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 #19V323000 Road Salt Causing Corrosion of Cross Member NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V717000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V429000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V114000 Spiders may Block Fuel Tank Vent Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V425000 Door Latch Mounting Screws may Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Structure 30 complaints
- Air Bags 28 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 11 complaints
Of the 135 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 135 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 faces recurring airbag recalls related to inflator issues, along with structural and suspension complaints. While the recalls primarily address safety, they do highlight persistent issues for owners. Overall, while there are frequent maintenance points, costs remain manageable in comparison to severe long-term reliability risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| structure | 60,000–120,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| airbags | Any mileage | No reliable estimate | common |
| door latches | 80,000–100,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 100,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Inspect suspension annually
- Replace windshield wipers bi-annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises from suspension
- Loose door latches
- Airbag warning light indicators
- Difficulty in steering
- Fuel smell inside vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.