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Mazda MAZDA6 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

111Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags77 complaints

77 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V474000, 18V402000, 19V781000.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V412000.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V412000Reported August 15, 2008 - 7,200 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 7,200 vehicles across all affected models.

17V474000Reported July 26, 2017 - 308,992 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 308,992 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V402000Reported June 15, 2018 - 308,591 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 308,591 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V781000Reported October 31, 2019 - 47,006 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 47,006 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20082
20091
201010
20113
20124
20133
20144
201541
201630
20176
20182
20192
20211
20231
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.