Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -21 City / 25 -30 HWY
Horsepower
170 -272
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Frances P
My car is 8 years old and rides like it did when it was new. I wish it wasn't so low to the ground.
Black leather seats get very hot, even though windows are tinted.
accountCircle Julie D
Mazda 6 grand touring - I would buy it again!
I love my Mazda 6 grand touring sedan. I love that it has 5 way adjustable seats and the seats are heated. I have not had any mechanical problems. My car is a 4 speed but has the power of a 6-speed. The only problems I have had is the headlight and taillight going out.
accountCircle Cheryl M
Great car. Great gas mileage
I love everything about it. I do not have any complaints.
accountCircle Melissa R
2010 Mazda 6. Very reliable. Great family car.
I really love my Mazda 6. It has been a very reliable car. I have owned it for 5 years. It gets decent gas mileage. Also has great power for only being a 4 cylinder. And has plenty of space for a sedan for my family of 5. My next car will definitely be another Mazda. Possibly the same model.
accountCircle Niki F
Great to drive, comfortable to take long distances
Great car, very trusty, comfortable to drive and sit in with easy to adjust seats. Have had almost no problems with jr
accountCircle Mercedes R
Getting a oil change and tires rotated. Also very important is getting a tune up.
I love my car it's reliable. Good size vehicle. Takes a lot to fill up.
accountCircle Rodney D
I can depend on it to take me anywhere that I need to go
I like my vehicle because it takes me everywhere I need to go
accountCircle Patrice R
Reliable 2010 Mazda 6 that gets go gas mileage.
My Mazda is a well performing car as we as very reliable. It is a four door grey car with cloth seats. It gets very good gas mileage.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amanda C
All together it's a good starter car
The transmission in my Mazda is constantly messing up. The at light never goes off and it is like it is stuck in a gear and skips when taking off. Also the airbags have been recalled for my model. The breaks do not last long at all on these cars. It does get good gas mileage tho. Radio is decent. The lights on this car absolutely are terrible. You cannot see anything without your brights at night time. It does not do good in rain or snow. Has a horrible trunk that never wants to shut or catch the latch to make it shut and seats are very uncomfortable.
accountCircle Tamarah A
The joys of owning a Mazda 6.
My vehicle has been extremely reliable and durable. It has seat warmers that are extremely helpful during this time of year. I have no major issues with it within the last 10 years other than air conditioning issues that have since been resolved. Maintenance is fairly easy as week. I am thoroughly pleased.
accountCircle Deborah E
Affordable car with good gas mileage and nice space both inside the car and trunk space
Nice looking car with good gas mileage, I'm not thrilled that I have three recalls for three different issues
accountCircle Jake w
It's reliable. More than just a "point a to point b" vehicle.
I wish the audio capabilities were greater. I wish I had bought a more loaded edition of my car.
accountCircle Louis J
The most reliable car without extra features.
Biggest problem is lack of legroom. Although it is very reliable good gas mileage(highway). I am 6'1' and over 210# and want more muscle and am not comfortable especially on road trips. For my female friend it seems to be great although it was purchased for her initially she does not ride anymore-and it is paid for. It does not have more features(GPS, music systems).
accountCircle Kenneth B
Gas is a really great thing.
Its a Mazda what more can I say. It's a good car. Has great gas mileage and it gets me from point A to point B.
accountCircle Brooklynn R
Black Mazda 6 after 11 years of use.
Very nice but it is 11 years old now and many of the amenities I enjoyed at first no longer work and are way too expensive/ frequent to warrant fixing. I love keyless entry but unfortunately that no longer works and the car has suffered more electrical problems than anything. It still get me from place to place but I am afraid that it will not much longer.
accountCircle Josh C
Mazda 6 yes you should absolutely get it!
The 2010 Mazda 6 is an overall well performing vehicle. Has good and plenty of features. Power windows and locks. Trunk release at your fingertips. Cruise control like you wouldn't even know. Relaxing yet powerful driving experience. Cruise the open road while enjoying the great sound system and smooth ride.

Mazda Mazda6 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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i SV
170 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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i Sport
170 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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i Touring
170 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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i Touring Plus
170 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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i Grand Touring
170 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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s Touring Plus
272 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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s Grand Touring
272 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2010 Mazda Mazda6 Owner Reviews

4.35
155 Reviews
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5 stars 51%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kaylee R on June 2, 2021
The car is very fast and cozy and very reliable.
The Mazda 6 sport is very reliable! I haven't had any problems since I got it. The heat is amazing and warms the whole car up in seconds. The car is a little small on the inside but it is a nice fit for me since I am small. I did have a problem with power steering but got it fixed right away.
accountCircle Brian W on May 26, 2021
Powerful reliability and fun to drive.
Love my car but had some fan issues and the ac failed. Had to replace both but the vehicle was about 9 years old when the ac failed. The fan control module failed after about 6 years and the entire fan assembly had to be replaced for that one part. The car has been running well for the life of it with only a few repairs so far. My car is white with white leather interior. I like that the vehicle has a v6 motor and is pretty powerful when I need it.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kathy S.

The car sits 5, the car seats in back can be laid down to put large items through back trunk has good storage it has front all wheel drive, all controls are battery operated, the steering wheel can be program to make call and receive phone calls, it has a CD player which holds 6 CD, the interior looks real nice.

likeFilled Stacey C.

I think it is a sporty little car with great gas mileage. I love the color and so far it is had minimal issues as far as service and repairs. It is fun to drive also. It has rather low profile which some people may find as a deterrent, it is hard to see ahead over other cars but other than that the visibility is pretty good.

likeFilled Lidia M.

My vehicle is a good, reliable car. I have a small family so it is a good size for us. It drives smoothly and I like how the interior is designed. The car has a good size trunk for its size and holds all of the luggage we need to take with us on vacation.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kathy S.

I have no issue with this car it performs really good the speed is really great only bad thing I can think of is the spare tire is small, the color of car is awesome, the motor runs well, the sun room is great so I can't think of any else.

dislikeFilled Stacey C.

It has a low profile making visibility ahead of me difficult but otherwise it doesn't have any blind spots. There are really no other cons, I think it is a quality and sporty looking vehicle that is a pleasure to drive.

dislikeFilled Lidia M.

The car has had many issues and needed to be taken to the shop many times. The transmission has failed and the speaker system has been broken for a long time. Once in a while the brakes will get jerky but it is not enough to be concerned.

Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2010 Mazda Mazda6 has an average owner rating of 4.35 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 12 other Midsize Cars.

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4.6
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4.4
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4.36
4
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4.35

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Mazda Mazda6 has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #6 of 12 other Midsize Cars.

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41 MPG
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35 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2010 Mazda Mazda6 A Good Car?

Aside from the recalls, which were easy fixes, the Mazda 6 is a very good vehicle. It has not given me any issues
Rhonda R.
Yes. Looks good runs great and I get decent gas mileage. Good looking car but affordable. Thinking about getting another one
Brooke B.
Yes I believe it's a great vehicle. We've had it 9 years and haven't had any mechanical problems with it.
Danielle A.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Mazda Mazda6?

My Mazda 6 is very reliable. I drive it back and forth from school, which is 2+ hours, nearly every weekend. It has never given me any issues and drives very nicely.
Angel S.
Yes it’s reliable and it runs great. I have never had anything major problems with the engine I keep up with the oil changes and maintenance
Sue T.
It has only had a few minor recall issues which were fixed for free at our dealers.It's never had any engine trouble.
Portia A.

Is The 2010 Mazda Mazda6 A Good Value?

I paid 7,500 for my used 2010. It had 90,000 miles on it. That is the only money, aside from oil changes and general maintenance, that I have had to put into it.
Mike B.
We paid 24000 back in 2009. I believe it's a great value. I've had it for 10 years and it looks like a luxury car
Jessica C.
Ours was 21,000 when we bought it new, so I would consider it a decent value based on current market prices. I believe the current model of the Mazda 6 is six to eight thousand higher.
Jennifer M.

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Safety & Reliability

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