GradeMazda Mazda6 Reliability Grade
Excellent reliability
Grade a specific Mazda Mazda6
Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.
The Mazda Mazda6 earns an A- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A- for its transmission. It ranks 2nd of 11 midsize cars we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A-) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 432 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2021 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
Mazda Mazda6 reliability by year
Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.
Best years: 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017
Years to avoid: 2003 (transmission slipping / rough shifting)
How long does the Mazda Mazda6 last?
A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.
Mazda Mazda6 vs. other midsize cars
| Model | Engine | Trans. | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | A | A- | A |
| Mazda Mazda6 | A- | A- | A- |
| Volkswagen Passat | B | A | A- |
| Nissan Maxima | A | B | A- |
| Nissan Altima | A | B | B+ |
| Honda Accord | B- | B+ | B- |
| Chrysler 200 | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Chevrolet Malibu | C+ | C | C+ |
| Kia Optima | F | C+ | C- |
| Hyundai Sonata | F | C | D |
| Ford Fusion | D | F | D |
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Is the Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
Excellent reliability. The Mazda Mazda6 earns an A- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A- for its transmission. It ranks 2nd of 11 midsize cars we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A-) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 432 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2021 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
How many miles will a Mazda Mazda6 last?
We estimate a well-maintained Mazda Mazda6 lasts around 200,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.
What are the best years for the Mazda Mazda6?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Mazda Mazda6 model years are 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017.
What Mazda Mazda6 years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Mazda Mazda6 years to be most careful with are 2003. The 2003 grades a D overall (engine C-, transmission C-), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting.
Is the Mazda Mazda6 transmission reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Mazda Mazda6 transmission an A- (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.
Is the Mazda Mazda6 engine reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Mazda Mazda6 engine an A- (excellent reliability).