2013 Mazda Mazda6 Reliability ReportC+ grade · moderate risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2013 Mazda Mazda6
- The system most likely to surface first: automatic transmission (major severity).
- Has 4 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module.
- Scores 8 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 earns a 87.
Is the 2013 Mazda Mazda6 Worth Buying?
The 2013 Mazda Mazda6 presents a mixed bag; while its powertrain fundamentals are generally robust, watch out for the often-problematic transmission issues that can significantly impact long-term ownership costs. It's a fun-to-drive sedan, but only a meticulously maintained example with a full service history should be considered a safe bet, otherwise you're rolling the dice on a major repair.
Biggest Strengths
- Responsive driving dynamics
- Generally robust engine (2.5L)
- Strong braking performance
What Tends to Fail First on the 2013 Mazda Mazda6
The systems that break first on the 2013 Mazda Mazda6. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2013 Mazda Mazda6 Recall History
4 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
STRUCTURE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
What breaks on the 2013 Mazda Mazda6?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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