2018 Mazda Mazda6
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Midsize sedans · GJ generation

2020 Mazda Mazda6: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 78 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,893 to own, including $1,731 in repairs.

Reliability

78/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,731

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,034

29 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$13,897

$12,229 – $15,564, estimate

Recalls

0

on record

Owner complaints

2

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$936
Transmission & drivetrain$349
Electrical system$98
Driver-assist & stability$90
Steering$60
Brakes$57

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Other years of the Mazda Mazda6

Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (83/100) and the 2018 worst (41/100).

YearReliability
202154/100
202078/100
201983/100
201841/100
201772/100
201662/100
201575/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2020 Mazda Mazda6 a year to avoid?

No. It scores 78 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.

Is the 2020 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?

It scores 78 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,731 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2020 Mazda Mazda6 cost to own?

About $11,893 over 5 years: $3,128 in lost value, $1,731 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,897 today.

What are the best years of the Mazda Mazda6?

Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (83/100) and the 2018 worst (41/100).

How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda Mazda6 have?

None on record with NHTSA.