2018 Mazda 6: common problems and reliability
An average 6 year.
58 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 6?The 2018 Mazda 6 has 58 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Mazda 6 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 6 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the 6?
Across the 20 6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2020) to 386 (2009). With 58 complaints, the 2018 6 sits below the model's median of 111.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 6
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 21V875000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
engine
Campaign 19V497000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is broadly positive, with the Mazda 6 consistently praised for its reliability, longevity, and driving dynamics.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 6. See the full 6 owner picture and every model year.
Other 6 model years
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