2017 Mazda MAZDA6 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 40%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,700miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6, 40% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 2017 Mazda 6 today, the sunroof exploded. There was nothing that struck the sunroof, I had not traveled under an overpass and there wasn't a dramatic temperature change. I have been reading of the increased number of incidents of sunroofs exploding for no reason. My Mazda dealership denies there being any issues ; however, consumer reports and other publications.”
NHTSA complaint #11306931, filed 2020-02, 23,400 miles“I was driving in an urban area, on a city street, and the car ahead of me was making a right turn. As my vehicle was slowing, I covered the brake pedal in anticipation of the possibility of the need to brake. The car in front of me was just about clear and there was still plenty of distance between us. At that time, the smart city brake support engaged and brought my car to a violent stop. I felt immediate pain in 2 locations of my back, due to the jolt. There was not an impending accident. It wasn't even close.”
NHTSA complaint #11306704, filed 2020-02, 23,000 miles“I was driving straight at ~40mph on a paved road at about 830pm, no other cars in front of my, when I heard a noise like a cannon going off. I looked up, and my sun roof had completely shattered: there were large chunks of glass inside the car, and extensive scratch marks on the rear trunk cover. Upon pulling over and inspecting the damage, it appeared that the sun roof glass had exploded outwards (as shown in the provided pictures), with several parts of the remaining glass being distinctly angled upwards and very little actual shattered glass being inside the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10978832, filed 2017-04, 3,760 miles“Back-up camera froze providing a false picture on cabin screen, which caused a collision. Car was in reverse backing up. Cabin picture showed object outside of warning range. See attached picture. If a child was behind the car they would have been hit.”
NHTSA complaint #11112253, filed 2018-07, 6,400 miles“My display infotainment system is acting weird and when I am driving all of a sudden it auto touches and changing brightness, increasing volume, changing tracks when playing music. It's very distracting and pose a serious safety risk. When I looked on the internet, there are a lot of people who also posting about the same issue. Please consider this as priority and fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11593346, filed 2024-06Related service bulletins
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- 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…
- 11028133Jan 26, 2026There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method • B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method 2019 and newer models require a 10-digit…
- 11028127Jan 5, 2026Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
- 11026904Dec 10, 2025A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the…
- 11023703Sep 30, 2025Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no…
- 11023702Sep 30, 2025Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may…
- 11022742Aug 22, 2025Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's…
- 11022728Aug 15, 2025When replacing the MAZDA CONNECT tuner and amp unit (TAU) with a replacement tuner for any reason, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the…
- 11021502Jul 14, 2025CSP13 - CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM - MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION As a result of a Mazda Connect Infotainment Class Action settlement, Mazda Motor…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2019 | 2 | 33% |
| 2018 | 10 | 17% |
| 2017 | 24 | 40% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 12% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 | 20 | 20% |
| 2011 | 22 | 16% |
| 2010 | 33 | 15% |
| 2009 | 59 | 15% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6
19 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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