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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM1GJ1W54G1471769 · Checked Oct 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JM1GJ1W54G1•••••• 2016 Mazda MAZDA6

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75on the model
33builds in total
Most reported Structure 1 Power Train 1 Seats 1

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Seats Nov 2018
Driver seat is unstable and has been since I purchased the vehicle. I never got it looked at because I can't afford repairs. There was a recall for the passenger seat and I believe it would be for the driver seat as well given the driver seat stability is crucial. It rocks as if…
Power Train Sep 2016
Around 7,000 miles, I began noticing that my car was not shifting properly or smoothly. Initially, I thought that it may have been something that I was doing. Upon shifting the car from park to drive/reverse, the car would lull for a moment, and then suddenly shoot into gear. At…
Structure Jun 2016
At 60 mph on the interstate, the sunroof shattered loudly, with broken glass pushed upward. The sunroof was open in the vent position. No evidence of outside force, such as a rock, causing the damage. Only 600 miles on the new car. After dealer intially denied a warranty claim,…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM1GJ1W54G1471769 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.