Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 137 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V393000 Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V675000 Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V173000 Charging System Shutdown may cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V170000 Fuel Tank can be Overfilled Resulting in Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 10 complaints
Of the 137 complaints on file, 14 report a crash; across all 137 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Mazda6 exhibits an average reliability profile with notable recalls involving the brake system and electrical components. While some issues such as the parking brake and alternator are of concern, they are manageable with prompt attention. The generally moderate rate of owner complaints further supports a balanced reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| parking brake | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| alternator | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| fuel tank | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| tire pressure system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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 pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service at 60,000 miles
- Coolant system flush, 2 times
- Spark plug replacement, once
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive parking brake
- Battery warning light
- Fuel smell near tank
- Tire pressure warning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.