2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6, 2% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Mazda MAZDA6. The contact stated that spiders somehow entered the dashboard area and that she saw several spiders coming out of the dashboard. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10577914, filed 2014-04, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mazda 6. The contact stated, the two engine mount bolts broke in half, causing the engine to fall and break the axle shaft and the valve cover gaskets. The dealer stated that it was normal for the 2008 mazda3. The contact stated there was some vibration coming from the steering prior to the failure, but though it was an alignment issue. The vehicle was repaired and the vibration ceased. The failure and current mileages were 64,000. Updated 05/05/11 the consumer stated two cradle bolts and five engine mount bolts were replaced. Updated 11/23/11”
NHTSA complaint #10395743, filed 2011-04, 64,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 | 30 | 22% |
| 2010 | 60 | 27% |
| 2009 | 123 | 32% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 9% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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