2013 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
NHTSA has received 35 complaints about the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6, and 14% of them involve brakes. Next are suspension (14%) and air bags (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 14% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 58,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2013 ranks 17th most-complained-about out of 17 model years of the Mazda MAZDA6 with enough data (13 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mazda mazda6. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he noticed a spider running across the dashboard. The contact killed the spider but a few days later, another spider emerged and bit the driver. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000. Upated 7/16/14 updated 08/15/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mazda mazda6. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35MPH, the vehicle started to make a noise and decelerated. The contact mentioned that the tranmission shifted gears independently and no lights illuminated onthe instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,200.
Headlights went out, march 2014 - 20,662 miles; september 2014 - 36,107 miles - october 2014 - 36,669; february 2015 - 47,153; march 2015 - 48236 miles; june 2015 - 60,089; low beams in all incidents.
The brakes have been replaced a total of 14 times starting at 18,896 miles, it was recommended to be replaced at 16,578. The headlights have been replaced 15 times starting at 20,662 miles. Also at the time of the 1st brake replacement, the right shock had to be replaced. I have been pulled over several times within 2 weeks after having lights replaced to tell me they were out again.
Tl* the consumer owns a 2013 mazda mazda6. The consumer stated that the driver's side rear view mirror was frosted over. The consumer stated that it was very difficult to see approaching vehicle. The vehicle was taken to browns mazda located at 5625 central ave, toledo, oh 43615, (419)531-0151, to be inspected. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure.