2015 Mazda MAZDA6 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6, 13% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 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.
“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“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“Audible whine from transmission when in motion. I can't recreate the noise when stopped or in neutral and can be heard when in driving and picking up speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11348716, filed 2020-08, 65,000 miles“Automatic transmission failure occurred as follows: transmission disengaged while driving 35 MPH in city traffic (taylor street, columbia sc). Car lost power as if the transmission was in neutral. Warning displayed on dash ats failure. I powered off the engine and re-started engine and drove approximately 500 feet before transmission failed again. Was able to drive to the Mazda dealership after 4th attempt. Technicians labeled the issue as a fluke and they could find no reason for failure, although they did verify the code p0780 which stated to re-program the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863682, filed 2016-05, 45,840 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 15% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 8 | 13% |
| 2014 | 19 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 8% |
| 2007 | 17 | 11% |
| 2006 | 20 | 12% |
| 2005 | 19 | 13% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 36 | 21% |
| 2002 | 12 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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