2007 Mazda MAZDA6 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6, 1% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2007 Mazda 6 and unfortunately recently after I turned on the seat warmer I smelled burning leather. I then felt a burning sensation on my thigh. I quickly moved away then noticed that my seat was on fire. The seat warmer burnt a whole in the seat. The threads looked like the blazing wick on a lit candle. A red glare was seen under the rest of the seat. I contacted Mazda and was told that its the age of the vehicle, its wear and tear and therefore its customer cost to repair. The associate didn't even bother to look at the damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712135, filed 2015-04, 128,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda MAZDA6. The contact stated the heated seat feature on the front passenger seat became so hot that it burned away the leather on the seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 7/9/12 updated 07/10/12”
NHTSA complaint #10457237, filed 2012-05, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10097967Dec 19, 2013Some vehicles may exhibit a chattering noise and the driver-side seat lift cannot be adjusted because the lock plate guide comes off the guide cam when operating the lift. If the…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6
95 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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