2015 Mazda MAZDA6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6, 5% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving my 2015 Mazda 6 gt, with 40,0000 miles on it, on a main local road, with a max speed limit requirement of 45 MPH, I attempted to turn into the right turn lane at a speed of approx 35 MPH, while lightly depressing the brake. As I began to turn, the steering just locked up, and the power steering stopped working. A few dashboard lights also came on at the same time.. One said power steering malfunction, the other was a red hazard symbol, and I don't specifically recall the other. I finally shut the car off after a few minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362553, filed 2020-10, 40,000 miles“This car has had many random computer problems starting with transmission locking in low gear until you stop the car and restart. Car shuts off displaying automatic stop break got very hard and steering very hard. My daughter had an accident last week 2/2/17 due to vehicle loss of power hard breaking and steering. Called Mazda with no response.”
NHTSA complaint #10955354, filed 2017-02, 32,000 miles“The car does not steer in a trustworthy manner and is unresponsive at times which negatively impacts the driver's assertion of where the car is on the road and how it will handle. The steering wheel itself behaves loosely and the turning capability of the car is unpredictable. Thus far the cause and a solution to it has not been found. The dealership's service department has had it 5 times in 4 months, including extended periods, and despite valiant attempts to remedy the problem, it continues to elude the technicians.”
NHTSA complaint #10991091, filed 2017-05, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 17% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 16 | 12% |
| 2010 | 29 | 13% |
| 2009 | 36 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
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 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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