Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Mazda MAZDA6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 59 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 #21V875000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V497000 Software Error May Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
Of the 59 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 59 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has an average reliability rating due to significant recalls affecting the fuel pump and engine stalling issues, as well as a moderate number of engine complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Engine control module | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Powertrain | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Decreased fuel efficiency
- Abnormal engine noises
- Unresponsive acceleration
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.