Parking brake fails to engage, allowing vehicle movement after engagement. Problem persists and is repeatable. Received recall notice 6 months ago, but fix is still not available.
2014 Mazda Mazda6 brakes problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
When does it fail?
Of the 11 brakes complaints filed for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 9 model years of Mazda Mazda6 we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 11.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The parking brakes seems to not hold the vehicle when parked on slope
When driving, regardless of weather conditions or outside temperature, it feels as if the brakes are dragging. There is a recall on the brakes/parking brake that was issued in june 2017 but Mazda is unable to make the necessary repairs and it is now october 18! This is an ongoing issue so this form is asking "when did this happen?" but this is not just a one-time event. It feels as if the…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2014 Mazda Mazda6?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 28,500 and 73,000 miles, with the median around 50,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 28,500; a quarter make it past 73,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Mazda/Mazda6.
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