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2016 Mazda Mazda6 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Mazda Mazda6 has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Mazda Mazda6

Other
11
Electrical
9
Powertrain
8
Brakes
8
Seats
7
Steering
6
Speed Control
5
Airbags
4
Structure
4
Suspension
3
Engine
3
Wheels
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 15, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEPCM ISSUE, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. infotainment system, transmission, and engine....
Jan 25, 2017POWER TRAINTHE CAR SOMETIMES HAS A DELAY BETWEEN GOING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE. DURING THE DELAY, THE ENGINE RE...
Nov 17, 2016POWER TRAINAT AROUND 9000 MILES MY 2016 MAZDA 6 GRAND TOURING WITH TECH PKG. AUTOMATIC IS HAVING TRANSMISSION D...
Sep 28, 2016POWER TRAINI PURCHASED MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2016 MAZDA 6 FROM THE DEALER AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE ...
Sep 7, 2016POWER TRAINAROUND 7,000 MILES, I BEGAN NOTICING THAT MY CAR WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY OR SMOOTHLY. INITIALLY, I...
Apr 21, 2016POWER TRAINMY CAR IS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN I WOULD RELEASE THE BRAKES AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION,...
Mar 26, 2016POWER TRAINBOUGHT MY MAZDA 6 NEW ON 10/04/15 WITH 40 MILES. ON 3/26/16 AT 3245 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, V...
Mar 21, 2016POWER TRAINMY BRAND NEW MAZDA 6 WITH ONLY 6000 MILES TRANSMISSION QUIT ON 3/21/16. THE CARS GEARS WOULDN'T ENGA...

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