2015 Mazda MAZDA6 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,488miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,488 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.
“Was following a car and came up to a stop light. I depressed brake pedal and felt some resistance but car would not stop. Felt like the brakes were being bled off by perhaps computer control. I switched into a right hand turn lane that was clear, car still not stopping. Shifted into neutral, and engine started to rev up perhaps to 4500 RPM or so, then engine went back to idle on its own. The car had stopped and I put it in park. We then turned right and cautiously proceeded home, without a further problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10703622, filed 2015-04, 4,500 miles“On nov 27 16 the following safety issue occurred to my auto. While driving about 20-25 MPH in slow traffic my vehicle threw itself out of gear, the engine raced, after a couple of seconds it violently went back in gear. Prior to this happening the transmission had locked up twice and the auto could not be moved. By turning the ignition on and off that lock-up was freed. During this same driving period the following malfunction lights illuminated intermittently; engine light, low tire pressure, air bag, traction control (repeatedly). The autos engine was missing intermittently running rough. …”
NHTSA complaint #10928244, filed 2016-11, 27,000 miles“Even though it says it can use the lowest octane rating, I noticed some hesitation when starting from a red light. The cure for this was to go up one grade of octane now no more hesitation.”
NHTSA complaint #10649861, filed 2014-10, 475 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 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…
- 11026351Nov 6, 2025Some customer's might state that they notice fluid or oil leaking/dripping on the ground when the vehicle is parked. For this concern, inspect the vehicle for any trace of a…
- 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…
- 11007010Aug 7, 2024Some customer's might state that they notice fluid or oil leaking/dripping on the ground when the vehicle is parked. For this concern, inspect the vehicle for any trace of a…
- 10177843Jul 9, 2020Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877…
- 10153314Jan 24, 2019When the engine is started for the first time after parking the vehicle overnight in cold conditions (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 degrees Celsius), some vehicles may exhibit…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 76% |
| 2019 | 1 | 17% |
| 2018 | 32 | 55% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 15 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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