What is the most common structure and body complaint for the 2010 Mazda6?

The most frequently reported issue is a melting, sticky passenger-side dashboard that becomes shiny and can create glare while driving.

How many structure and body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Mazda6?

NHTSA lists 63 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Mazda6, which is 28% of the 225 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2010 Mazda6?

Yes, recall 13V425000 covers loose door latch mounting screws on 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles; Mazda dealers apply thread-locking adhesive and retorque the screws for free.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Mazda6 is 87,500 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Were there any crashes linked to structure and body complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Mazda6, with no reported fires or injuries.

2010 Mazda Mazda6 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 63 of 225 total complaints (28%) for the 2010 Mazda6, the highest share of any model year. The dominant pattern is a melting, sticky passenger-side dashboard that creates driving glare; there is also a related door latch screw recall, though it targets a different issue. Median mileage at failure is 87,500.

Structure & Body complaints: 63; 28% of 225
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 87,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Passenger-side dashboard melts and becomes sticky and gooey, often starting a few years into ownership and worsening over time.
Melted dashboard turns shiny and reflective, creating glare that can obscure the driver's view, especially in sunlight.
Sticky residue from the melting dashboard transfers onto clothing, seats, steering wheel, and windshield, and cannot be cleaned off.
Some owners report losing vehicle control or being involved in a crash after driving over a bump, tied to a dash warning light illuminating.
A plastic front bumper cracked and split from top to bottom within months of purchase on a low-mileage vehicle.
Owners also mention debris and webbing collecting in side mirror housings, requiring frequent cleaning.

When 2010 Mazda Mazda6 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 1, 2011, latest Mar 21, 2025.

63 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Mar 2025; peak Jun 2018 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Mazda Mazda6

NHTSA 13V425000Sep 24, 2013Structure & Body161,400 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Risk: If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

Structure & Body complaints by Mazda6 model year

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

201063 (28%)
201130 (22%)
201213 (13%)
20135 (22%)
20149 (7%)
20156 (10%)
201614 (18%)
20174 (7%)
20182 (3%)
20190 (0%)
20201 (50%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common structure and body complaint for the 2010 Mazda6?: The most frequently reported issue is a melting, sticky passenger-side dashboard that becomes shiny and can create glare while driving.
How many structure and body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Mazda6?: NHTSA lists 63 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Mazda6, which is 28% of the 225 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2010 Mazda6?: Yes, recall 13V425000 covers loose door latch mounting screws on 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles; Mazda dealers apply thread-locking adhesive and retorque the screws for free.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Mazda6 is 87,500 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Were there any crashes linked to structure and body complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Mazda6, with no reported fires or injuries.