2010 Mazda MAZDA6 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 54 complaints for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 mazda 6. While making a turn, the vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle on the passenger side. The air bags deployed after the crash occurred. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and nose, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing facility. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Passenger side dash started melting about a year ago and has gotten so bad the dash is almost liquid. Sunlight reflects off the shiny melted dash and blinds the driver. I was in an accident because I couldn't see due to light reflecting off melted dash. Dash is so sticky that you cannot touch or it will stick to hands/ clothing. I have ruined multiple items of clothing due to this mess.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
- Body & structure 60 complaints
- Suspension 43 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Lighting 21 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints