Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -22 City / 27 -31 HWY
Horsepower
170 -272
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Debbi H
Its zippy, Gets good gas mileage I wish it had a rear window wiper
The Mazda handles well in the city and on the highway.
accountCircle Thomas M
The most important thing to know about the Mazda 6 is that it is safe and reliable.
Great gas mileage and safety features are my favorite aspects. No complaints.
accountCircle Keith M
The acceleration is great.
I love my Mazda. I have had no problems with it. Only regular maintenance. It is very reliable and comfortable. The only issue is the navigation system is not accurate. But I have not updated it for a while. The Bose radio is awesome. It has great acceleration for a four banger.
accountCircle Agustin D
This care is dependable, and looks great!
Mazda makes really good cars! They are dependable, and do not cost a lot to maintain. If you want a car for a long time, then go with Mazda. The new models are extremely sleek, and stylish. Even though I have a 2011, the design still holds up in 2020.
accountCircle Carli S
Pros and cons: Mazda 6i sport.
If you have more than two kids it is definitely not spacious enough but it is reliable and gets decent mpg. Like all vehicles it does have its pros and cons just depends on what you are okay with dealing with. Example we have a sensor going out and $420 is the lowest we'll be paying to replace it.
accountCircle Michelle A
I love my 2011 Mazda 6 and will always own a Mazda.
I have loved owning this car. I have had very few issues with it except maybe replacement of headlights. They make it impossible to replace yourself. There was also a recall on the passenger side dashboard due to it breaking down and cracking and becoming tacky.
accountCircle vonda S
DEPENDABLE!!! We have never had to make a major repair and it is at 200K miles!
It has been a great car--dependable and just a great car--love how it rides and so easy to maintain
accountCircle Jessica A
Not much on details other then its black four door sedan.
I have a Mazda g6 2011 brakes screech windows off a little u can hear air whistling in while driving Bluetooth music is available and it has 2 front seat 3 back seats and large trunk could fit like 3 or 4 people in. Lol. But that is all about my car first car at that.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tabitha
Worst car ever
This is my 3rd mazda 6 purchased brand new. This year was a total lemon. Recalls on subframe rusted out. Cadillac converter rusted out. Vinyl picking up from doors. Felt coming out of jams of dash board. My mirror is not real its bubbling! The list goes on. This model was built cheap down to the tires and real pads. Over the years I never had such terrible quality I noticed in the first 5,000 miles till 95,000 and mazda does not care. Wait till you get all your recalls. I also keep my car in the garage and no kids. Baby all my cars
accountCircle Erika P
Nothing interesting except it is been in consistent good shape.
Just the style is very basic. Could do a lot more with the vehicle. There is no sunroof or special capabilities. Vehicle is older so understandable. It is small and meant for younger adults. Very standard inside and out. But works very well. I have not had any problems with it thus far.
accountCircle Ashley M
Falls apart easily, wouldn't buy
Always has new recalls. It's always Got issues. The inside seems like it's made with plastic and just doesn't feel nice. Since having it I've had 3 recalls which one had to do with the airbag which isn't safe. I wish I liked this car but I honestly can't say anything nice about it.
accountCircle Ray B
The 2011 Mazda 6 is a very reliable vehicle and comfortable.
My vehicle is reliable and comfortable. The performance is standard but does not blow you away. My front and back bumper have faded over the years.
accountCircle Jack S
The car is great all around.
The car really works well, has really good traction which is important to think about or consider while buying a car. I got it at a good price used for the model, and it was worth it. With my experience with this car, I would definitely recommend it to close family and friends because it was a good purchase I made a while back.
accountCircle Jennifer P
Very powerful & handles well.
I love that my vehicle gets awesome gas mileage. I hate that it does not have that much room for passengers. It does not ride very smooth. I got a bad deal when I bought it.
accountCircle Michelle K
My Mazda 6. Runs well and never has to go to the mechanic.
I think it's very reliable and the performance of the car is great it has not cost me money to put it in a shop yet. As far as comfort I think the car just sits really low and it's kind of hard to get in and out of it. I think the hood is long and the mirrors are to small because it is hard to adjust them to the correct spot. Also my car has a handle that you pull up or push down to move the seat up or down, I've never had a car like that before, its weird to me and time consuming. I gave the car a 3 out of 5 because of the shapes and non luxury items that I am accustomed to but the car seems to never need to go into the shop for mechanics. And that is what is most important.
accountCircle Felix B
It rides great and it's safe to say I love it if you looking into buying a new car a M6 is a great car to have that's my opinion.
I don't have any complaints about my car. Thanks again for allowing me to tell you about my car and I do like it and thank God for having one.

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 Sport
170 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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i Touring
170 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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i Touring Plus
170 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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i Grand Touring
170 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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s Touring Plus
272 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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s Grand Touring
272 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Mazda Mazda6 Owner Reviews

4.25
87 Reviews
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5 stars 49%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 1%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Kiana G on June 14, 2021
Overall the Mazda 6 is a reliable family car that is good for traveling.
My Mazda 6 has allowed me to travel in comfort and ease. Although it is not get for snow it is still capable of driving in it. The only problem I have really had with it is it is electrics but those have been easy fixes when you just take it to a shop. I would say my care is very reliable and family oriented. It is great for traveling or city riding. It does feature easy access to all components as well.
accountCircle Jessi M on May 7, 2021
Good reliable car with enough space.
The car drives well, and I have very few issues that pop up. The only issue I had with it was with the a/c system. The parts were relatively cheap, but some parts are hard to get to in the car. Besides this though, I have had no problems with relying on this car. I drive this car every day to work and to school. The car is comfortable with enough leg space. I like certain features like having controls on the steering wheel for my radio. This way I can change stations or change the volume easier without drawing my attention away from driving.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Salomeja W.

My car is good and very reliable. Like most cars it can go fast and the cruise control is great. It's very good at going fast over turns and curves. The interior is very comfortable like I can fall asleep in my car.

likeFilled Ryan C.

It is fast and I like its size. My kids really like riding in the car and it also has a moonroof which the kids really like. It is good on gas also. The car is very safe and all of my family fits in it comfortably.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Salomeja W.

The only real con is there has been lots and lots of recalls. Other than that 0 problems and I am very happy with my vehicle. I had this car for 150000 miles and no real problems. Now that's not bad if you ask me.

dislikeFilled Ryan C.

I do not like how there is always a check engine light. Also it does not inform me when I need an oil change. The dashboard is getting too old and it has gotten a few cracks in it. I also do not like that it doesn't have USB ports for charging a phone.

Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 has an average owner rating of 4.22 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

1
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4.48
2
car
4.47
5
car
4.25

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #6 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

1
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41 MPG
2
Tie
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39 MPG
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Tie
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31 MPG

Is The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 A Good Car?

Yes. It drives well. It is spacious. It was a good value. It has useful features but it's pretty much just a basic car.
Kat P.
Yes it is. I really like how it’s very fast and reliable. I love the speakers and sound system and overall the car drives really well.
Terri A.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Mazda Mazda6?

The key does not always work because it's like a Bluetooth connection and it runs out of batteries. It is not good for snow.
Kat P.
Yes it is reliable. I experienced no problems with the Mazda, but sometimes it’s hard to accelerate. Overall a good car and very reliable.
Amy H.

Is The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 A Good Value?

I don't remember but it was relatively cheap. It has a better value than other cars that are similar to it.
Kat P.
Around 13,000. It is good value and I think it is worth the money. I would recommend buying it again but even a newer version. I enjoy Mazda
Katie B.

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety