2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6, 2% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,800 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.
“I accidentally touched the moonroof controls on my car and this blew a fuse which was also connected to the heat, causing dangerous driving conditions (none of my windows defrosted). They said the moonroof was frozen shut and by me touching the control it overloaded the fuse. When I went to walser Mazda in burnsville they told me they had seen 3 of these same incidents in one week. Because I didn't know it was just a fuse at the time I was unable to safely drive the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10252882, filed 2008-12, 6,700 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 68 MPH in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers failed to activate. The failure caused poor visibilty and occurred without warning. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. Due to massive rain conditions, the vehicle has not been taken in for repair. The failure and current mileages were 6,900.”
NHTSA complaint #10260561, filed 2009-03, 6,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035599Jul 29, 2026This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative…
- 10243569Sep 13, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10198691Jun 7, 2021Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10198574Jun 1, 2021Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with…
- 10091393Mar 30, 2016This article provides hvac heater/defroster operating tips using mode selector dial. This includes the use of intermediate positions.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 12% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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