2018 Mazda MAZDA6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,412miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,412 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.
“While merging onto the freeway on my way home from work, the sunroof exploded. I was driving straight on the freeway with light traffic at approximately 70 MPH. I did not see any debris or rocks and after stopping did not find any debris or signs of anything having hit the glass. There was just a loud noise like the sound of a shotgun blast and the majority of the center of the sunroof was gone. I reported the issue to Mazda and they said that it was due to environmental factors and was not covered by their warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232925, filed 2019-07, 1,823 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243569Sep 13, 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.
- 10233704Mar 1, 2023Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
- 10232304Feb 9, 2023Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground…
- 10226923Nov 14, 2022Some customers may complain the HVAC system not maintaining the correct temperature or the ambient (outside) temperature reading incorrectly. This is caused by a failure in the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 12% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 12% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6
32 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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