Midsize sedans · GJ generation
Good choice Above average
It scores 62 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,132 to own, including $2,491 in repairs.
Reliability
62/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,491
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
32 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$10,069
$8,860 – $11,277, estimate
Recalls
1
on record
Owner complaints
77
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
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Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (83/100) and the 2018 worst (41/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 54/100 |
| 2020 | 78/100 |
| 2019 | 83/100 |
| 2018 | 41/100 |
| 2017 | 72/100 |
| 2016 | 62/100 |
| 2015 | 75/100 |
No. It scores 62 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.
It scores 62 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,491 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,132 over 5 years: $2,266 in lost value, $2,491 in repairs and $6,375 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $10,069 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (83/100) and the 2018 worst (41/100).
1 recall on record with NHTSA.