Research · 7 model years
Mazda 6 SeriesEvery model year, 1996–2002
Across the 7 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns and 1,970 owner complaints for the Mazda 6 Series. The 1998 model year has the most complaints (434).
Mazda 6 Series years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 88 | 6 | Not rated | — | |
| 2001 | 1 | 189 | 10 | Not rated | — | |
| 2000 | 2 | 217 | 6 | Not rated | — | |
| 1999 | 4 | 320 | 11 | Not rated | — | |
| 1998 | 6 | 434 | 12 | Not rated | — | |
| 1997 | 4 | 360 | 17 | Not rated | — | |
| 1996 | 3 | 362 | 35 | Not rated | — |
- 20020 recalls · 88 complaints
- 20011 recall · 189 complaints
- 20002 recalls · 217 complaints
- 19994 recalls · 320 complaints
- 19986 recalls · 434 complaints
- 19974 recalls · 360 complaints
- 19963 recalls · 362 complaints
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 362 |
| 1997 | 360 |
| 1998 | 434 |
| 1999 | 320 |
| 2000 | 217 |
| 2001 | 189 |
| 2002 | 88 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026