77 of the
121 complaints about the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 are about the
airbag system — 64% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
91,500 miles.
TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED A LETTER IN 7/2015 STATING MY CAR'S AIR BAGS HAD BEEN RECALLED AND TO WAIT FOR A SECOND LETTER TO SCHEDULE A REPLACEMENT APPOINTMENT. NEVER RECIEVED 2ND LETTER AND NOW CAR IS NOT ON RECALL. I SUSPECT IT (MY CAR) WAS REPORTED AS HAVING AIR BAGS REPLACED WHICH HAS NOT HAPPENED. I AM CONCERNED AS IT WAS REPORTED ON THE NEWS THAT THIS TYPE OF THING HAS BEEN DONE A LOT. I'D LIKE MY AIRBAGS REPLACED WITH SAFE ONE...THANK YOU..
NHTSA complaint #11104570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gibsonia, PA
AIR BAGS
I CALLED DEALER 3 TIMES TO HAVE MY AIRBAGS REPLACED (FINAL RECALL 1317F). THIS WAS OVER THE COURSE OF 6 MONTHS. THEY NEVER CALL ME BACK. THE THIRD TIME I CALLED (ON 8/24/2017) I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK (AGAIN) IN ONE MONTH. THEY STILL HAVE NEVER CALLED ME BACK.
NHTSA complaint #11045116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 158,000 milesFairhaven, MACrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11021753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sedalia, MO
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11016212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesBrandon, MSCrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD AND COLLIDED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #10981118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesMobile, AL
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CURTAINS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE REPLACING THE AIR BAG RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
NHTSA complaint #10965850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesBrandon, MSCrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD AND COLLIDED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #10960442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Medford, NJ
AIR BAGS
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED VIA THE RECALL IN 6/2016. WHY IS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG STILL NOT READY FOR RECALL OR TO BE REPLACED? THIS HAS BEEN ON GOING SINCE 2014! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, IS ANYONE MONITORING THIS WEBSITE? WHAT IS BEING DONE TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION WITH THOUSANDS OF CARS? NO UPDATES ARE LISTED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE!!
NHTSA complaint #10910773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plainfield, NJ
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10910625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Galena, OH
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V869000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10895254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newark, DE
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10895377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dearborn, MI
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10893120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesCenterville, OH
AIR BAGS
FROM LETTER JULY 2016 NHSTA 16V-354, I HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO NOT DRIVE THE CAR WITH ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO CARPOOLING AND BUSINESS USES OF THE CAR, AND I AM GRAVELY CONCERNED. MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP, MATT CASTRUCCI IN CENTERVILLE, OH, WOULD NOT PROVIDE A LOANER CAR, WHICH I NEED TO WORK.
NHTSA complaint #10892388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Milford, NJ
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10892229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Appleton, WI
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), 15V382000 (AIR BAGS), 15V896000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 09/27/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED MAZDA CONTACTED HER AND ALL RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE.
NHTSA complaint #10892264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakeville, MN
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS), 15V869000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10885034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lancaster, OH
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10884555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wyoming, MI
AIR BAGS
I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH ABOUT FAULT AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE. AFTER MULTIPLE CALLS TO A DEALER, THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE AND IT IS NOW MAY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVER A CAR WITH FAULTY AIRBAGS FOR MONTHS AND NO ONE HAS HELPED REMEDY THE SITUATION.
NHTSA complaint #10862452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oxford, CT
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10855028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
AIR BAGS
I RECEIVED A LETTER FOR A RECALL BACK IN 2015 AND WHENEVER I CONTACTED OAK LAWN MAZDA 6750 WEST 95TH ST OAK LAWN ILL 60453 THEY WOULD TELL ME THEY NEVER RECEIVED THE PART TO REPLACE THE RE-CALL PART,. TODAY MARCH 24 2016 I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT OAK LAWN MAZADA AT THE NUMBER 888 927 3597 ON THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE AND THE PHONE NUMBER RINGS AND THEN GOES BUSY THERFORE I AM NOT EVEN ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE MY CAR IN TO BE SERVICE FOR THIS RE CALL. WHAT TYPE OF SERVICE IS THIS FROM THE MAZADA CORPORATION THIS MAKES NOT SENSE THAT YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #10851330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vergennes, VT
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15B869000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 05/11/16
NHTSA complaint #10850945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,000 milesSouth SAN Francisco, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL: I AM MAKING A COMPLAINT THAT PUTNAM MAZADA IN BURLINGAME CA WILL NOT REPAIR MY AIRBAG UNTIL APRIL 12 AT THE EARLIEST. THIS UNACCEPTABLE. THEY STATE THAT MAZDA DOES NOT MAKE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO KEEP ON SIGHT AND THEY MUST SPECIAL ORDER THEM. THIS POTENTIALLY PUTS ME IN CONTINUING DANGER FROM THEIR DEFECTIVE PART.
NHTSA complaint #10850481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camben, WY
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRM PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10849714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Union, NJ
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), 15V382000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL ISSUE WAS RECTIFIED. UPDATED 04/20/16.
NHTSA complaint #10849629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesTallahassee, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO BE REMEDIED. THE THERE WAS ONE INJURY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM PAIN IN THE NECK AND JAW, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,000. UPDATED 04/13/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10838900 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valhalla, NY
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), 15V382000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10836344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hayward, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000, 15V382000, AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10824224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Holley, MI
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10823704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beavercreek, OH
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS), 15V869000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10822665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Graham, WA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), 15V382000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10822398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.