2016 Mazda MAZDA6 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6, 6% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,800 miles. 2 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.
“I have a 2016 Mazda 6 gt with stock 19 dunlop tires. I bought the car with around 80 miles & at the time of the incident was around 6800 miles. I was traveling to work going around 72 MPH & the left rear tire blewout causing an accident on the interstate. Tires should not blowout that quickly with proper care of the vehicle. The tire tread wore too fast.”
NHTSA complaint #10811562, filed 2015-12, 6,800 miles“Driving along a highway (left side of road) I crashed into large boulders of concrete scattered along the road that was caused by a previous accident. Traveling at 60 MPH my vehicle launched off the ground slamming back down on all four tires. My vehicle then spun out of control crashing to the side guard rail impacting the side of the vehicle 2x's (right side of road) resulting in disabling damage to my vehicle. To my surprise the airbags did not deploy (particularly my side airbags). …”
NHTSA complaint #11299774, filed 2020-01, 50,000 miles“At 60 MPH on the interstate, the sunroof shattered loudly, with broken glass pushed upward. The sunroof was open in the vent position. No evidence of outside force, such as a rock, causing the damage. Only 600 miles on the new car. After dealer intially denied a warranty claim, it was fixed under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10883742, filed 2016-07, 600 miles“Mazda has cramped vent duct, speaker, AC duct and front display on to of the dashboard at the driver side. Reflection from all these make the driving very difficult. I have talk to the Mazda customer service and my dealer. They are not interested in listening to my complaint. There message is they can not do anything about it. I have bought the car and its done. Its a safety hazard and accident is bound to happen. We have to take action before something happens”
NHTSA complaint #10788612, filed 2015-11“Water leak in trunk area leading to about a 2-inch puddle of water accumulation inside the trunk at the location of the spare tire area. Issue was noticed on april 16, 2021. The water accumulated on top and at the bottom of the spare tire. The parts of the vehicle are beginning to be negatively affected --mold, etc. There were items stored around the spare tire 'e.g. Flat tire repair kit, emergency blanket, etc. That developed mold due to the accumulated water and were thrown away upon inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11408557, filed 2021-04Related service bulletins
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- 10240496Jul 6, 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.
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 | 30 | 22% |
| 2010 | 60 | 27% |
| 2009 | 123 | 32% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 9% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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