2014 Mazda MAZDA6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 12%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6, 12% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“I had my car parked on a hill, it is a manual and I left it running & had the gear in a neutral position with the emergency break on. I was feeding my neighbors pigs when I noticed my car starting to roll backwards so I jumped in the drivers side of the car while it was rolling backwards to stop the car with my foot break. The emergency brake completely failed thank god I told my seven year old son to get of the car while I was helping with the animals! …”
NHTSA complaint #10957665, filed 2017-02, 73,000 miles“When driving on a street or highway I can still drive with the emergency brake on in the up position, and it doesn't affect my vehicles forward movement what so ever.”
NHTSA complaint #11191248, filed 2019-03, 40,200 miles“A year ago I took my car for a recall that had to do with the handbrake somehow rusting out where it sits in the rear brake calipers. They inspected the calipers and told me they had to order parts. I never received a call. The next time I went back I asked about it and they said it was fix. After the visit they recommended to replace the rear brake calipers. The vehicle is a manual and is to the point where the hand brake does not work at all. It runs the risk of rolling away if the transmission fails or it comes out of gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196857, filed 2019-04, 65,000 miles“While driving on the highway with cruise control on, my car atomatically slammed on the brakes and slowed down rapidly. A short time later, the forward obstruction warning indicator came on and said an inspection was needed. Mazda dealership said never heard of that despite similar public comments on user forums. Dealer will not cover full cost of the repair becuase care it out of warranty. I believe this is a serious safety issue that should not fall under normal warranty considerations.”
NHTSA complaint #10885499, filed 2016-07, 56,000 miles“2-3 months ago I noticed that emergency hand brake was not holding the car again after recall has been completed back in sep 2017. Now I always leave my car parked on the 1st gear (manual transmission). My mechanic said that calipers have never been replaced and they look original also he showed me that brake pads are not being released and get stuck really hard on the rear axis. I found the invoice and everything that has been replaced is parking brake lever per recall order . Also Mazda declined fixing/replacing brake pads that have been worn out withing 1 year after I replaced them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315843, filed 2020-03, 94,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V393000Jun 22, 2017Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2014–2015, MAZDA3 2014–2016
Related service bulletins
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory…
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- 11009644Oct 5, 2024Some 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…
- 11007009Aug 21, 2024Some 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…
- 11003396Jun 7, 2024Some 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…
- 10252508Mar 8, 2024Some 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…
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
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- 10232304Feb 9, 2023Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground…
- 10230875Jan 11, 2023Some 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 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology