Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring is a stylish and efficient choice that offers sporty handling and good safety features, though with some potential for minor electronic hiccups. Keep an eye on those to maintain a stress-free ownership experience.
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Pros
- Excellent handling
- Stylish design
- Good fuel economy
- High safety ratings
Cons
- Infotainment system issues
- Road noise can be noticeable
- Limited rear visibility
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment screen freezing
- Excessive brake wear
- Minor transmission sensor issues
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Active recalls (4)
The 2014 Mazda Mazda6 has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Tires — Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (campaign 14V675000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Parking Brake — Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly …
- Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator — Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, throu…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, through May 9, 2013. In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its r…
- Tires — Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems — Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014. If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle graduall…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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