2014 Mazda MAZDA6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6, 6% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,150 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.
“When looking into the upper half of the drivers door mirror, the objects appear to look as if you have double vision, but while looking into the lower half, everything appears to be in focus. I have gone back to the dealer and they could not see the same effect. I have also looked at the same type of vehicles in the dealership and 5 out of 5 have the same effect.”
NHTSA complaint #10549288, filed 2013-10, 3 miles“I tried to hold off on a complaint but I think it might be more serious of an issue than Mazda realizes. The vehicle rear windshield shows as blur and double vision when viewing the window while driving. In many cases I would have to double take more than the ordinary to ensure my safety and other around me. The glass would need to be repaired, replaced and/or fixed to avoid an accident when on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10562909, filed 2014-02, 20 miles“I was driving normal to work, no speeding, no heavy traffic, traffic is normal, the car in front of me was 3 car-space ahead of me, but all the sudden I saw my front wind shield cracked, it started small, and then as I kept driving, the crack grows longer & longer, then the crack start to split into few more smaller cracks, I didn't see any rocks or didn't hear anything hit the wind shield, it just all the sudden crack a line, watching it grows longer, and then I tried to open my side windows, then the crack would stop growing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10605801, filed 2014-06, 5,300 miles“Went to work like any other day, when I returned to my car I noticed a 1ft+ long crack on the windshield. Took the vehicle over to my local Mazda dealer, and was told it was caused by a debris hit. I did not see or hear anything hit my windshield that day, and did not see any cracks after I parked the car. Filed a claim with my insurance and the auto glass company I was working with, as well as Mazda, told me that the windshield was on backorder with no eta available. After about over 2 months of waiting, and the crack becoming over 2ft long and splitting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608749, filed 2014-07, 19,000 miles“Windshield was cracked from driver side top under weatherstrip and continued about 18 inches and continuing to crack. Car was parked for 2 days at house. No site of anything impacting it, just a long smooth crack from under the rubber. I believe it to be a stress crack from design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10684325, filed 2015-02, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
- 10233704Mar 1, 2023Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
- 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…
- 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…
- 10168073Nov 4, 2019Some customers may complain that the headlights are not as bright as they had previously been. This is caused by a dulled headlight reflector in the front combination light. To…
- 10163825Aug 7, 2019Some 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…
- 10163404Jul 12, 2019Some vehicles may exhibit the cushion tape (1) attached to the front end of dashboard coming off and showing at the base of the windshield. This is caused by the cushion tape…
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 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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