2021 Mazda Mazda6: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbout average
It scores 54 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,823 to own, including $2,398 in repairs.
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.
Not especially. It scores 54 out of 100, about average for midsize sedans; the 2015, 2019 and 2020 scored better.
Is the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
It scores 54 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,398 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2021 Mazda Mazda6 cost to own?
About $12,823 over 5 years: $3,391 in lost value, $2,398 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,064 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).