2010 Mazda MAZDA6 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 27%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6, 27% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger side dash started melting about a year ago and has gotten so bad the dash is almost liquid. Sunlight reflects off the shiny melted dash and blinds the driver. I was in an accident because I couldn't see due to light reflecting off melted dash. Dash is so sticky that you cannot touch or it will stick to hands/ clothing. I have ruined multiple items of clothing due to this mess.”
NHTSA complaint #11386507, filed 2021-01, 90,000 miles“I started noticing cracks on the dashboard on the passenger side where the airbag deploys. My vehicle was stationary when I noticed ththe cracks the following morning. I am concerned that the airbag might accidentally go off with the slightest vibrations or closing of the vehicle doors.”
NHTSA complaint #11312073, filed 2020-02, 137,000 miles“I'd like to report my observation in regards to the following investigation: pe18006 upon performing routine maintenance I observed heavy corrosion of the subframe of my vehicle heavily concentrated towards the rear ends of said subframe. The damage is largely concentrated on the passenger side of the sub frame but both drive and passenger sides are in varying states of corrosion. …”
NHTSA complaint #11103756, filed 2018-06, 96,000 miles“The dashboard is melting. The dashboard on the passenger started to look shiny. We took a clothe to wipe it off and the dashboard is sticky and actually peeled and ripped when we tried to wipe it. The conditioning is spreading and is very sticky. At certain times of day the glare from the shiney dashboard reflects off the windshield making it very difficult to see out the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10855271, filed 2016-04, 115,000 miles“The car is only 8 years old and the sub frame has completely rusted out, deeming the car unfit to drive. This was only caught as I took the car in for estimate on brakes. I have 2 young children who ride in this car daily, so luckily no accident. I've noticed several complaints regarding this on the 2009 and 2010 models. Although I haven't been in accident (yet), I'm now forced to pay $2000 in repairs, or just replace the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11142929, filed 2018-10, 147,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V631000Sep 14, 2018Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 11022742Aug 22, 2025Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's…
- 11007022Aug 15, 2024Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's…
- 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.
- 10240496Jul 6, 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.
- 10225724Oct 17, 2022Some 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.
- 10208567Feb 10, 2022Some 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.
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10118468Aug 9, 2017When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets (including O-ring), seals and…
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 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
54 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsBrakes
16 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology