2013 MAZDA Mazda6 Problems

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

I NAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 15 TIMES STARTING AT 18,896 MILES AND THE LIGHTS 15 TIMES SINCE 20,662 MILES. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE LIGHTS, AFTER THEY HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RIGHT AND LEFT HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I JUST TOOK IT BACK FOR THE 15TH TIME THIS TIME THE HARNESS IS RUSTED SUPPOSEDLY BECAUSE OF A CRACK IN THE COVERING, IF THAT IS WHY IT WAS RUSTED WHY WAS IT NOT TAKEN CARE OF WHEN IT OCCURRED WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVEN'T BEEN GIVEN AN EXPLANATION FOR THE BRAKES. NOW THEY ARE SUGGESTING I SHOULD THINK ABOUT PURCHASING ANOTHER CAR WHEN THIS WAS IS NOT PAID OFF.

Oct 23, 2017

THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED A TOTAL OF 14 TIMES STARTING AT 18,896 MILES, IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED AT 16,578. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 15 TIMES STARTING AT 20,662 MILES. ALSO AT THE TIME OF THE 1ST BRAKE REPLACEMENT, THE RIGHT SHOCK HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN 2 WEEKS AFTER HAVING LIGHTS REPLACED TO TELL ME THEY WERE OUT AGAIN.

Oct 10, 2017

HEADLIGHTS HAVE REPEATEDLY BEEN REPLACED 3-2014 LATEST 3-2017 A TOTAL OF 12 TIMES THIS STARTED AT 20,662 MILES, ALSO BRAKES 3-2014 LATEST 2-2017 TOTAL OF 9 TIMES THIS STARTED AT 18,896 MILES

Mar 22, 2017

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM YOU BARELY CAN SEE ANYTHING OFTEN I HAVE TO TURN ON HIGH BEAM LIGHTS

Mar 18, 2021

TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2013 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS FROSTED OVER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE APPROACHING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BROWNS MAZDA LOCATED AT 5625 CENTRAL AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43615, (419)531-0151, TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED NOR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. *AS

Feb 20, 2020

SEATS

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING ON US-40 HEAVY BRAKING WAS APPLIED, AND A METAL SUPPORT BRACKET UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS SEAT CRACKED, AND SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE FROM ITS WELD.

Feb 17, 2019

LIFTER LINK FOR SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ON DRIVER SEAT BROKE OFF WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE ADJUSTER ROD. SEAT ROCKS TO THE SIDE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS

Nov 16, 2017

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2013 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V631000 (Suspension, Structure) where a coating was sprayed on the passenger side lower control arm and the area was drained. After receiving the recall repair, the contact became aware that the vehicle was pulling to the right and the steering wheel was tilted to the left. The front passenger’s side tire was slightly turned inward. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the front cross member on the passenger’s side was rusted, causing several fractures. After inspecting the damaged area, the mechanic confirmed that it was the area that was repaired under recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Jul 12, 2024

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I JUST BAUGHT A 2013 MAZDA6 THE REAR CRADEL AND CROSS MEMBER WAS COMPLETY RUSTED AWAY ONE MOUNT WAS COMPLETY RUSTED OFF .THE SPRINGS WAS ALMOST READY TO FALL OUT THE BOTTEM OF THE SPRING PURCH .IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS PULLED OUT OF THE OCEAN WHERE IT HAD STAYED FOR YEARS .I TRIED TO FIND A USED REPLACEMENT OUT OF SEVERAL WE FOUND FROM 10-13 AND GOING THRU NATIONAL SALVAGE PARTS WE CAN NOT FIND ONE THAT WAS NOT RUSTY AWAY ALL THE MAZDA6 FRAMS WERE SO RUSTED THEY COULD NOT BE USED .WHY IS THIS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST IF ALL I COULD FIND ARE RUSTED OUT PARTS THAT IS A SAFTY HAZZARD TO HAVE ON THE ROAD.

Dec 19, 2023

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

My car has approx 115,000 miles. I took it to Bass Mazda to have spark plugs and serpentine belt changed simply for maintenance purposes. After leaving dealership my car was pulling to the right. My steering wheel was no longer centered. It also was turned toward the right. Any time I had to hit the brakes the car pulled very hard to right. Long story short it we ended up finding out that my sub frame is very rusted and cracked. My car specifically does not fall into the recall for this issue. When I called mazda to inform them that this may be an issue with other cars the rep was ki d of rude. She just kept telling me I needed to contact the dealership to see what they could do and get cost appraisal. I was simply trying to let them know this could be an issue for other vehicles.

Jan 04, 2023

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

2013 Mazda 6 VIN [XXX] 1)Fuel tank leak. yes it is available for inspection 2)Gas leak with danger of fire or explosion. 3) Yes 4) No 5)Yes Reoccurring The 2014 Mazda 6 had a recall for the exact same problem I am having where the tank would overfill or if parked unlevel and it will activate a check engine light and "leak gas" out of the EVAP canister even while driving. The recall covered cars built between October 25, 2012 and May 9, 2013. My car was built 7-19-2012 and the dealer will not fix the issue. I have taken it to a dealer in Cincinnati and they said put a new fuel cap on it which I did. The problem has persisted and has gotten worse. I have taken it to garages where they have merely reset the light and returned it unfixed. I have lived "because of the Covid" with the situation over a year and a half by only filling the tank half full. I have only recently discovered the 2014 had a recall but not the 2013. I have spent over a 1000$ trying to get someone to fix it but no body has yet to do the job. It has potential to explode and or catch afire. I am asking for help and reporting Mazda for under recalling and fixing the recall. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Dec 30, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

was driving on the highway when the check engine light came on. not 10 minutes later, I lost acceleration and steering. managed to get to the shoulder just in time before my car pretty much died. the water light and battery light came on when I came to a stop. mechanic discribes it as 'catastrophic engine failure'. other than the check engine light, there were no other warnings. the temperature gage was normal and there were no weird sounds or smoke. diagnostic readings said a coolant leak lead to the radiator overheating which caused the engine to seize. the freeze frame data says 'P0117 engine coolant temperature sensor 1 circuit low'. I researched that and it said that when 'low', the check engine will come on but there will probably be no other warnings and that the sensor usually needs to be replaced around 100k miles. my vehicle is at 51k miles. currently have 3k in repairs which does not include the cost of an engine.

Aug 19, 2021

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

RELATED TO MAZDA RECALL NUMBER 2818I - FRONT FRAME ROTTING OUT. THEY APPLIED A BANDAID FIX UNDER THE RECALL, TO ONLY 1 SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE PART THEY USED DOES NOT EVEN CONNECT TO THE ACTUAL SUSPENSION PIECES THAT ARE ROTTING OUT OF THE FRAME. IT IS BASICALLY A PLATE TO KEEP THE ROTTING FRAME FROM SEPARATING COMPLETELY ON ONLY 1 SIDE. THE PROBLEM IS THE ENTIRE FRAME IS STILL ROTTING AT A CRAZY EXCESSIVE RATE. I HAVE HAD MANY USED, OLDER VEHICLES AND HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAR SO NEW ALMOST RENDERED UNDRIVABLE DUE TO THE FRAME CONDITION. MY MECHANIC SAID IT SHOULD HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED GIVEN HOW MUCH CORROSION/RUST IS ON THE ENTIRE FRAME INSTEAD OF ONLY A BRACKET ON ONE SIDE... AND THE FIX THEY PERFORMED IS NOTHING MORE THAN A LIABILITY TREATMENT TO KEEP THE CAR FROM COMPLETELY FALLING APART AND KILLING SOMEONE WHEN THE FRAME FAILS ON THAT SIDE. THE FRAME WAS LEFT IN PLACE AND IS ROTTING FASTER THAN I HAVE EVEN SEEN ON A VEHICLE ESPECIALLY AT LESS THAN 10YEARS OLD AND LESS THAN 100K MILES. NHTSA NEEDS TO FOLLOW UP ON THIS RECALL AS SOME DEALERS ARE DOING THE BEAR MINIMUM TO 'FIX' THE ISSUE INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE FRAME AS THEY SHOULD BE....SOME OF THE CARS WERE NEWER AND WERE NOT YET EXPERIENCING THE HEAVY RUST AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL BUT FAST FORWARD A YEAR OR TWO AND THE ENTIRE FRAME IS NEARLY JUNK COVERED BY A FANCY METAL PLATE ON ONLY 1 SIDE THAT IS SIMPLY INTENDED TO KEEP THE ROTTING FRAME FROM SEPARATING AND NOTHING ELSE...IT DIDN'T AT ALL 'FIX' THE PROBLEM. I CANNOT SUBMIT PICS RIGHT NOW, BUT GIVEN THIS IS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS RECALL NOT SURE IT IS NECESSARY...LOOK INTO HOW THEY ARE 'BANDAIDING' SOME OF THE 2013'S WHILE REPLACING THE ENTIRE FRAMES ON 2011'S...IT'S NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE SAME REPAIR AND THE 'BANDAID' FIX DOES NOTHING TO ADDRESS THE ACTUAL PROBLEM OF PREMATURE ROT ON THE FRAME. I CAN SEND AN EXAMPLE OF BOTH UPON REQUEST.

Mar 22, 2021

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

MY 2013 MAZDA 6 HAVE SOME BRAKE RELATED ISSUES, I WAS ABLE TO HEAR THE VACCUM OR AIR LEAKAGE NOISE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. CAR TAKES LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP OR AT TIMES IT KEEPS ROLLING AT THE TIME OF HARD BRAKING. TOOK IT TO LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT ITS THE BRAKE BOOSTER LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WHICH ESTIMATES AROUND $600. I WAS TRYING TO FIND ANSWERS ONLINE AND LOOKS LIKE MAZDA HAD THE SAME ISSUES WITH OTHER MODELS TOO FROM 2011 MODELS. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND MAZDA SHOULD BE EXTENDING THEIR SAFETY WARRANTY OFR THESE KNOWN ISSUES OR DEFECTIVE PARTS.

Dec 19, 2019

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY MAZDA 6 2013 IS MELTING AND IS VERY STICKY. TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING I STARTED TO NOTICE A GLARE FROM WHERE THE STICKY MELTING PART IS AND IT STARTED OBSTRUCTING MY VISION.

Nov 12, 2019

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

MANUFACTURERS RECALL NUMBER 1317F. NHTSA RECALL 18V-018 AND MANUFACTURERS RECALL NUMBER 70131. NHTSA RECALL 13V42500. FIRST ONE IS AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE AND THE OTHER IS MAZDA 6 DOOR LATCH MOUNTING SCREWS.

Jul 10, 2019

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A RECALL ON THE CROSSMEMBER MY VEHICLE IS FROM NEW YORK IT'S A 2013 AND MY HOLE CROSSMEMBER LOOKS LIKE THE CAR IS FROM THE 90 THEIR IS RUST EVERYWHERE AND I LIFTED MY VEHICLE TODAY AND SAW A PART ON TOP OF A PART WHEN THEY SHOULD OF REPLACED THE HOLE CROSSMEMBER I KNOW IT'S FREE BUT INSTEAD OF PUTTING ONE PICE ONTOP OF ONE PICE WHY NOT REPLACE THE HOLE THING ALSO THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS JUST TO PUT THAT PICE WHEN IT'S JUST 4 BOLTS

Jul 05, 2019

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE GOING 35 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY.*DT*JB

Jun 15, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

A RECALL ON MY AIRBAGS

Mar 09, 2018

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, MARCH 2014 - 20,662 MILES; SEPTEMBER 2014 - 36,107 MILES - OCTOBER 2014 - 36,669; FEBRUARY 2015 - 47,153; MARCH 2015 - 48236 MILES; JUNE 2015 - 60,089; LOW BEAMS IN ALL INCIDENTS.

Jun 22, 2015

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A NOISE AND DECELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TRANMISSION SHIFTED GEARS INDEPENDENTLY AND NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ONTHE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,200.

Jun 24, 2014

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE NOTICED A SPIDER RUNNING ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT KILLED THE SPIDER BUT A FEW DAYS LATER, ANOTHER SPIDER EMERGED AND BIT THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. UPATED 7/16/14*CN UPDATED 08/15/17*CN

Apr 15, 2014

Injuries: 1

4.9/5.0

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 2013 MAZDA Mazda6, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

2013 MAZDA Mazda6 VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 have?

The 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 currently has 22 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2013 MAZDA Mazda6?

The most common problems reported for the 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 2013 MAZDA Mazda6?

You can report safety problems with your 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2013 MAZDA Mazda6 reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2013 MAZDA Mazda6. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.