YearToAvoid

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Mazda Mazda6, 12% of all 156 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 17 Mazda6 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 62,400 miles.

Engine complaints
19
12% of 156
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
62,400 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Mazda Mazda6 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2007, latest Sep 27, 2021.

2007 Mazda Mazda6 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2007Nov 2009Aug 2010Sep 2013Jan 2015Sep 2016Aug 2017Aug 2019
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Sep 2021; peak Jul 2007 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Mazda Mazda6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mazda6 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (14%)
  2. 200623 (13%)
  3. 200719 (12%)
  4. 20084 (4%)
  5. 200917 (4%)
  6. 20106 (3%)
  7. 20114 (3%)
  8. 20123 (3%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 201424 (18%)
  11. 20156 (10%)
  12. 201613 (17%)
  13. 20174 (7%)
  14. 201833 (57%)
  15. 20191 (17%)
  16. 20201 (50%)
  17. 202113 (76%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda Mazda6 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Mazda Mazda6, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,400 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda6 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has the most engine complaints (33), compared with 19 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Mazda Mazda6?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Mazda Mazda6 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.