2010 Mazda MAZDA6 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6, 6% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,950 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.
“The low beam headlights on my 2010 Mazda 6 keeps going out. I've replaced each light at least twice in the past 4 years. While I was driving last night, both headlights went out. I think Mazda know that this is a problem in this vehicle but instead of fixing the root of the problem, they keep charging me $60 for each headlight bulb.”
NHTSA complaint #10825537, filed 2016-02, 90,000 miles“Low beam intermittently turns off. Sometimes a firm slap on the headlight is a temporary resolution. I initially thought it was the bulb itself, had it replaced but the problem continued. There are lots of youtube videos on this issue. Mazda keeps telling that this is not a safety issue and they refuse to do anything. If they want to do business in the USA, they need to be safe or they need to go back to where they belong. This issue has been happening since 2014 (I bought this car in 2013)”
NHTSA complaint #11084467, filed 2018-04, 143,000 miles“The low beam headlights on the car take turns going out for some reason. I have had the car for five years, bought it brand new and have had to replace headlight bulbs at least 8 times. I have read several other review about the same issue. This is a safety issue, if we to be driving at night and both headlights go out that would be very dangerous. Second issue: every winter when it gets colder the cars electronic system seems to run much slower and the blue tooth, cd player, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10789684, filed 2015-11, 5 miles“I was driving on the freeway after leaving class. After being on the freeway for about 5 minutes, the car starts to power down. All of the caution lights start to come on (ie: battery light, traction light, oil light and many others). As I get off the freeway, the car starts to lose more power, the fuel acceleration did not work as well and the steering became very hard because something happened to the power steering fluid. Then as I start to pull into a parking lot there is smoke coming from both sides of the closed hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #10409451, filed 2011-06, 6,385 miles“Both rear tire pressure sensors failed due to either over-tightening or corrosion. Both sensors snapped off right below the sensor stem cap causing both rear tires to deflate. On a newer car still under warranty, Mazda claims sensors are only covered until 36000 miles. And they're not cheap either ($80 each, not including installation.)”
NHTSA complaint #10439688, filed 2011-12, 47,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037899Sep 11, 2026DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS…
- 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…
- 11034447Jun 19, 2026This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g…
- 11026917Dec 17, 2025If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 11007019Aug 15, 2024If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10244679Oct 11, 2023If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 10237216May 24, 2023If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 10232299Feb 28, 2023Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10226924Nov 14, 2022If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 17% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 19 | 32% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 47 | 34% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 | 32 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 11 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 18 | 10% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
16 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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