The following chart shows the Mazda models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, Mazda has sold far more MAZDA3 model cars than the MX6 model.
Owners of Mazda cars have reported a total of 20,062 problems across all Mazda models built from 2026 to 2001. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all Mazda models, is 637.3. Cars from Mazda's 2010 model year have the most problems reported (1,711 problems).
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The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of Mazda cars. The number one most common problem of Mazda cars is related to the vehicle's power train, with 3,001 problems reported. The second most common Mazda car problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2,764 problems).
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