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2010 Mazda Mazda6 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6, about 7% of that year's 225 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 29,944.5, and no related recalls are on file for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
16
7% of 225
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
29,945 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report warped or out-of-round rotors developing well before 30,000 miles, causing the car to shimmy or shake when braking above 40 mph.
  • Some describe the brake pedal suddenly sinking toward the floor with little resistance, an intermittent problem not tied to any specific driving condition.
  • Several report rotors needing repeated machining or replacement under warranty due to grabbing or vibration during light city-speed braking.
  • A few describe rattling or seizing brakes accompanied by pulling to one side of the road, in one case forcing the vehicle to be towed.
  • One owner reported the vehicle pulling hard to the right when braking near a stop light, with the wheel shifting position in the wheel well.

When 2010 Mazda Mazda6 brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 10, 2011, latest Mar 28, 2019.

2010 Mazda Mazda6 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2011Nov 2011Apr 2014Dec 2015Oct 2017Jul 2018Dec 2018
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Mar 2019; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Mazda6 model year

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

  1. 201016 (7%)
  2. 20114 (3%)
  3. 20123 (3%)
  4. 20135 (22%)
  5. 201426 (19%)
  6. 201518 (30%)
  7. 201616 (21%)
  8. 20174 (7%)
  9. 20184 (7%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20201 (50%)
  12. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6?
NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6, making up about 7% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Mazda Mazda6 brake problems?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2010 Mazda Mazda6 brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 29,944.5 miles.
Did the 2010 Mazda6 brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these brake complaints.

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.