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2008 · Mazda
Mazda Mazda6 problems
1 critical safety recall on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 111 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.
Reliability score
7.0 / 10
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Should you avoid this 2008 Mazda6?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average
2 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2008 Mazda6· airbags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v382000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
I accidentally touched the moonroof controls on my car and this blew a fuse which was also connected to the heat, causing dangerous driving conditions (none of my windows defrosted). They said the moonroof was frozen shut and by me touching the control it overloaded the fuse.…
Takata recall, I received the recall for the first time in july 2015. Mazda gave me an appointment for sept.9,2015 I went and after being there the whole day. I was told that they had to change my airbag and they order the part.. They told me to go in sept 12 in order to fix the…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda mazda6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v345000 (air bags) and 15v382000 (air bags) however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
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Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.
Mazda is recalling 7,200 my 2007-2008 mazda6 vehicles with california emission specifications
This could lead to perforation of the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank. The recall began on august 28, 2008. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option 2.
Under investigation
2 open at NHTSA
EAAir Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
EAAir Bags › Frontal · opened February 2015
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA15001 on NHTSA →
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Mazda Mazda6 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2008 Mazda Mazda6?
The 2008 Mazda Mazda6 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2008 Mazda Mazda6?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 77 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 95,658 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 95,658 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Mazda Mazda6 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2008 Mazda Mazda6?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 111 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Mazda/Mazda6.
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