10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,927 miles

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problem #28

Nov 222019

MAZDA6

  • miles
I was in a crash where my front end was easily damaged and passenger air bags not deployed

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #27

May 302020

MAZDA6

  • 187,000 miles
Had an head on car accident on the street my tire blow out and hit a light pole. The passenger air bag did not come out, also the driver airbag came out but it was deflated no air was in it or what ever makes an air bag blow up. In which cost me to hit my head on the steering wheel.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #26

Jun 202019

MAZDA6

  • 116,464 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 18V717000 (air bags). The vehicle was serviced at cascade auto group (4149 state rd, cuyahoga falls, oh 44223, (330) 929-1861); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 116,464.

- Hudson, OH, USA

problem #25

Nov 012018

MAZDA6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V717000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called paducah Ford Inc. (3476 park ave, paducah, ky 42001, (270) 444-0011) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Princeton, KY, USA

problem #24

Apr 202016

MAZDA6

  • miles
Airbag light is on all the time. Has red light with the airbag symbol on.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #23

Dec 222016

MAZDA6

  • 56,000 miles
The dash panel on my passenger side is melting, sticky, and cracked eventhpu I've used the recommended care procedures.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #22

Sep 142017

MAZDA6

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V429000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called barker Mazda (1100 w tunnel blvd, houma, la 70360 (985) 876-5333) and was informed that the parts would not be available until November of 2017. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Gray, LA, USA

problem #21

Jun 292017

MAZDA6 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V429000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called two local dealers (capitol Mazda, located at 980 capitol expressway auto mall san jose, ca 95136 and oak tree Mazda, located at 4250 stevens creek blvd san jose, ca 95129) and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 11/02/17 updated 11/13/2017

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #20

Jun 012016

MAZDA6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V429000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The lou bachrodt Mazda dealer (located at 5400 sr 7, coconut creek, fl) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #19

Nov 282016

MAZDA6

  • miles
Key on ignition off, the air bag light will come on. Key on ignition, the airbag light will flash.

- Taylorsville, NC, USA

problem #18

Jul 012016

MAZDA6

  • miles
Takata inflators. Mazda recall #: 7214C NHTSA recall #: 14V114000 I was never notified of the fuel tank recall and now it is closed.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #17

Jul 012016

MAZDA6

  • miles
2011 Mazda 6. consumer writes in regards to a faulty passenger airbag. The consumer was advised that the replacement parts for the vehicle had not become available.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #16

Sep 282016

MAZDA6 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V356000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available. Updated 05/30/17 updated 10/11/2017

- Benbrook, TX, USA

problem #15

Jun 012016

MAZDA6

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V356000 (air bags) was received in June of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Odesa, TX, USA

problem #14

Feb 172017

MAZDA6

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V356000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hercules, CA, USA

problem #13

Feb 112017

MAZDA6

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the air bag replaced. A crack was discovered on the dashboard after the air bag was replaced. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay out of pocket to replace the crack in the dashboard. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 108,000.

- Corming, NY, USA

problem #12

Jul 012016

MAZDA6

  • miles
Takata recall - I am still waiting for a replacement air bag for my Mazda 6. my car was part of the original recall last summer. It's been 8 months now, and the part is still not available. I received a recall letter that was absolutely terrifying and advised me that I should not use the passenger seat because if the air bag deployed it could seriously injure or kill me. This recall is really putting me at a disadvantage. I only have 1 car. I can't afford to buy another one, and I feel unsafe in this car. Not only do I not feel safe in my own car, my son has his driving permit, and I'm not able to teach him how to drive because I can't use the passenger seat. This is absolutely ridiculous. Something needs to be done to compensate those of us that are forced to deal with a car recall which is causing disruptions to our daily routine and delaying basic life lessons from occurring like student driver's education.

- Irmo, SC, USA

problem #11

Jan 202017

MAZDA6

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V356000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hephzibah, GA, USA

problem #10

Aug 032016

MAZDA6 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V356000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/02/17

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #9

Dec 092016

MAZDA6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 6. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V356000 (air bags); however, the remedy for the recall was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failures. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hephzibah, GA, USA

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