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Mazda Mazda6: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2021 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (100/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
17 complaints · 0 recalls
2 complaints · 0 recalls
6 complaints · 1 recalls
54 complaints · 2 recalls
59 complaints · 1 recalls
76 complaints · 1 recalls
60 complaints · 3 recalls
137 complaints · 4 recalls
22 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
99 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
134 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
Zeroing in on the 2021?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Mazda Mazda6’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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