2010 Mazda MAZDA6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,889miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6, 7% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,889 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At take offs, my wheels spin like there is no traction and I feel like I have no control over my car. Also, while driving, I've had to exaggerate the turning of my steering wheel to change lanes, while parked and pulling out of a parking spot, when turning the steering wheel it sounds like something broke(cracking). This also brings up the brakes issue. I almost t-boned someone that ran a red light and stopped in the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115157, filed 2018-08, 89,600 miles“I was on a city street travelling around 35 MPH. While approaching a stop light and applying the brakes the car suddenly started pulling to the right and almost pulled the entire vehicle into a ditch. The vehicle came to a stop at the edge of the grass. I pulled the vehicle over further to avoid traffic and noticed the right tire was now touching the wheel well. After having the vehicle towed the mechanic informed me that there was extensive corrosion underneath the vehicle which had LED to the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11103867, filed 2018-06, 128,000 miles“When I enter car and attach seat belt, at some point during starting out or in the process of going down the road, the seat will start leaning backwards due to the seatbelt being hooked around the lever to tilt the seat back. My feet no longer reach the gas or break pedal when this happens. I have been fortunate enough that it has not been the cause of an accident so far. It happens at any time after starting out or anytime during driving or in motion. Seems to be happening more often the longer I have had it.”
NHTSA complaint #11162345, filed 2018-12, 29,389 miles“My 2010 Mazda 6 which has less than 10,000 miles on it has been reported by the service center that all 4 rotors are out of round and need to be replaced. However, the brakes and brake pads are fine. The warranty will not cover the replacement of the rotors. Another issue is when I turn the steering wheel to the right the horn will randomly start beeping. The service center stated it did not happen for them.”
NHTSA complaint #10399901, filed 2011-05, 9,700 miles“For many years and I've run into a serious issue with my current 2010 Mazda 6. Over the last five years I've had to replace the master cylinder multiple times, which I'm to understand from the mechanics is extremely unlucky , however I feel there is another underlying issues. Attached is the brief timeline of the incidents based on the paperwork. Regardless of whether the car is in motion or powered down the car has 'mushy brakes' with the brake pedal collapsing to the floor with little applied pressure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10810606, filed 2015-12, 77,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10173097Mar 12, 2020Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10170657Jan 8, 2020Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to…
- 10153307Jan 14, 2019Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10153227Jan 10, 2019Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to…
- 10148003Oct 10, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10142515May 11, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO…
- 10136776Apr 27, 2018Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 | 17 | 28% |
| 2014 | 17 | 12% |
| 2013 | 5 | 22% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 16 | 7% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 7% |
| 2003 | 24 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
60 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTires
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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