Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 60 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 15 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 7 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
Of the 60 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 60 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Mazda6 has a mixed reliability record with notable issues in the braking system leading to recalls. Recurring complaints about the brakes and powertrain indicate average reliability. Regular maintenance attention is advised.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| alternator | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| power train | 50,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| windshield wipers | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$150 | occasional |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | 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
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning light activation
- Alternator warning signs, especially after rain
- Grinding noises when braking
- Loss of power or hesitation
- Indicator lights related to TPMS
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.