2017 Mazda Mazda6 Safety Report
2017 Mazda6 Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Mazda Mazda6. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (55) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Mazda Mazda6 with 2 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 before buying across this generation. |
Mazda Mazda6 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Mazda Mazda6 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 | 50 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | 74 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda6 | 5 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Mazda Mazda6 | 60 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Mazda Mazda6 | 2 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 17 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Mazda Mazda6, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
15 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Mazda onlyElectrical System
13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Mazda onlyEngine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Mazda onlyStructure,Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure,Unknown Or Other issues Mazda onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Mazda onlyBack Over Prevention
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Mazda onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
Reliability Score
The 2017 Mazda Mazda6 receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infotainment Ghost Touch Screen Issue The infotainment system frequently registers inputs when not in use, causing the screen to change, brightness to fluctuate, and volume to alter, which can be distracting. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues Common issues include problems with the turn signals, which have been recalled by Mazda North American Operations. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes There have been reports of service brakes failing to return to maintenance mode, requiring attention. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Issues Coolant leakage into the engine system has been reported, potentially leading to engine failure. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Mazda Mazda6:
The infotainment system is the most frequently reported issue, with 40% of problems related to it.
30% of issues are related to the electrical system, particularly with turn signals.
10% of issues are related to service brakes, with problems returning to maintenance mode.
10% of issues are related to engine problems, such as coolant leakage.
Recall Details for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 by NHTSA:
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associate...
Consequence: A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316J.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
Ghost touch concern on infotainment touchscreen, similar/same as SSPB6 which was issued for earlier Mazda3 models and extended to other Mazda models. When car is on and touchscreen is not disabled, it exhibits phantom touches, making it unsafe and unusable as it acts like it is being tapped all across the screen. this is especially dangerous when using the navigation which was nearly a $1000 adde...
The car seat involved is a Nuna RAVA convertible car seat that was sent to the manufacturer solely due to a safety recall. I declined the self-repair recall option and requested that Nuna perform the recall service, which they agreed to. During recall servicing, Nuna inspected the car seat and advised in writing that internal Styrofoam/EPS foam in the headrest was missing or broken and that the c...
On a clear lane with the forward car 5 car lengths away with traffic flowing, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) activated slowing my car down from 65mph to 30mph. I deactivated AEB on my exit and changed the AEB distance from “normal” to “near”.
The part was purchased via Rock auto and installed at home DIY. The vehicle failed to return form "maintenance" mode for the rear parking brake. Took it to a Mazda dealer and they determined the Calipers were both manufactured incorrectly or the "spline gear" in the rear of the caliper that meshes to the Electronic Parking Brake actuator. This caused the parking brake to stay in maintenance mode,...
Coolant leaked into my engine system . Now dealership says a new engine is needed
My sunroof exploded while I was driving on the 405 S freeway. It can be inspected at any time as I haven’t had it repaired or inspected by anyone yet. It happened while I was driving at least 65 mph in the fast lane. It sounded like a gunshot and startled me greatly. Glass flew everywhere and I believe hit cars around me as I heard multiple vehicles honk. This was a very scary and dangerous experi...
Infotainment system continually has ghost touches and opens apps, changes radio stations glitches on the screen while the car is driving making it extremely dangerous to drive as it affects volume also. Sometimes it will just start blaring at full volume. Happens everytime I drive
Infotainment system randomly clicks and selects items on the screen while driving.
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a delay before the vehicle responded. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware of a fuel leak on the driveway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the...
From the information I have gathered, this is a common issue affecting many Mazdas ranging from 2014 to 2018. The issue is what the Mazda Community calls "Ghost touch" Our infotainment screens will start clicking buttons on its own including increasing the volume or switching screens. Additionally songs will switched. Why is this a safety hazard? This causes a distraction that can occur at any mom...
The infotainment system randomly changes screens, places calls, alters routes while vehicle is in use. It makes for a dangerous distraction while driving.
The issue I'm experiencing seems to be common, and is called the "infotainment ghost touch screen issue" The electric screen that shows maps, radio stations, chapters in books I'm listening to, driving directions, etc. starts fluctuating wildly whenever I'm approaching traffic lights. This causes a series of loud beeps and screen fluctuations that are not only distracting but startling --especia...
My display infotainment system is acting weird and when I am driving all of a sudden it auto touches and changing brightness, increasing volume, changing tracks when playing music. It's very distracting and pose a serious safety risk. When I looked on the internet, there are a lot of people who also posting about the same issue. Please consider this as priority and fix it.
The infotainment system randomly changes the screen very rapidly, "ghosting". The screen didn't and brightens very rapidly while driving, going from night to day modes or vice versa even though I set it on auto mode. The worst is that it randomly makes calls to people in my contact list. This can very easily cause a crash.
The infotainment system on my car randomly repeatedly and frequently registers inputs when I am not making any. This has happened more times than I can count over the past several years. It will call people in my contacts, change settings on my car including safety settings, it will blast the volume, turn the volume all the way down, etc. This causes me to repeatedly take my eyes off the road to u...
My infotainment center experiences a ghost touch, typically in hot weather, where it just randomly starts pressing buttons on the touch screen, increases volume, hits play/pause over and over again. It is VERY distracting when it occurs while I’m driving
Touch screen has ghosting effects, and automatically starts disabling safety and alert systems, calling random people, playing music, muting calls, navigating to random places, etc. without any input from the user. Mazda has an existing service bulletin for this issue that includes the Mazda 6 (Mazda SA-001/23) but the dealer says it’s not covered by any recall and that I need to pay nearly $3,000...
2017 Mazda 6 with the dreaded "ghost touch" on the infotainment system. Driving along, the screen freaks out, volume goes up, station changes, screen goes almost black, bass goes up, fader goes to back... Very disappointing that Mazda knows about the problem and continues to build cars with this issue. Why only recall 2014-2016 Mazda 3's when it's happening across all models and into the 2020 m...
Touch screen on vehicle making random selections on its own, causing potentially dangerous distractions to myself while driving. There are also dead spots on screen where touch does not work. Reads error code "B108E04 Display-System Internal Failure"
2017 Mazda6 Infotainment System also found in Mazda CX-5. Known as "Ghost Touch," it is a known issue acknowledged by the company and dealerships. Available for inspection upon request. The Infotainment system controls navigation, ADAS heads up navigation, illumination of instruments and other driver instrumentation and safety warning systems. Above a set speed the screen is NOT a touch screen...
Showing 20 of 55 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
Has the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 have?
The 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 has 55 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
The 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 involve unknown or other (15 complaints), electrical system (13 complaints), engine (3 complaints). Other affected components include structure,unknown or other, electrical system,unknown or other, back over prevention.
How many crash reports does the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 out of 55 total complaints (1.8% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 is acceptable with caveats. It has 55 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (15 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13 complaints), 3. ENGINE (3 complaints), 4. STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 15 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
Be cautious of the infotainment system's ghost touch issues and regularly check the electrical system, especially turn signals. The 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 has 55 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
The 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 55 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Infotainment Ghost Touch Screen Issue and Electrical System Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6?
Known issues with the 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 include: Infotainment Ghost Touch Screen Issue, Electrical System Issues, Service Brakes, Engine Issues. These are based on patterns found across 55 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 Mazda6?
The most common issues are infotainment system ghost touches and electrical system problems, particularly with turn signals.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Mazda6?
Yes, there is a recall for issues with the turn signals, which have been reported to cause problems.
What should I do if I experience infotainment system issues?
Contact Mazda customer service or a certified dealer for assistance with the infotainment system issues.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of the infotainment system's ghost touch issues and regularly check the electrical system, especially turn signals.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Mazda Mazda6
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6. The data includes 55 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16