According to Car Complaints, with an average of 55,000 miles on the odometer, many 2014 model owners said that their transmission failed. Obviously, transmission failure is a pretty significant issue to fix. On top of that, for the 2014 Mazda6, transmission issues were the most common problems that the owners faced.

Hesitation: If the car hesitates when shifting, it’s usually a problem with the clutch. But if you find that the vehicle isn’t shifting smoothly, it could also be a sign of transmission trouble. If the fluid looks dark or has a burnt smell, then your mechanic can drain it and replace it with new transmission fluid.

Transmission slipping typically occurs when your vehicle’s engine revs, but there is no acceleration during driving. It usually means that the power produced by the engine does not get to the wheels.

2016 was a great year for the Mazda 6, so it makes sense that Consumer Reports picked it for the top option for a used car under $20,000. The 2016 Mazda 6 is rated highest out of all the other model years.

The Mazda 6 has gained a reputation for long-lasting durability and on average can last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles. With conservative driving habits and careful attention to maintenance, Mazda 6 owners can expect 13 – 17 years of service based on driving 15,000 miles per year.

There is no reason not to get 300,000 miles from that engine and the rest of the car should be solid during that time too. It’s a lot of miles though, so there will be several major maintenance jobs that need to be done over the years.

You can expect at least 150,000 to 200,000 miles from Your Mazda3 s engine. Depending on use, service, care, maintenance and the integrity of the parts, the car can easily surpass 250,000 to 300,000 miles.

For the best value: 2014-2015 Mazda3 models The 2015 Mazda3 is one of the better model years to buy used. When it was new, the 2015 Mazda3 stood out in its class because of its upscale cabin and top crash safety ratings.

The most common Mazda3 complaints A failed clutch is the most-reported problem, as well as the worst-rated problem of all model years. Car Complaints finds that this occurs at an average of 37,650 miles and costs an average of more than $1,200 to repair. It also receives a Severity Rating of 9.3 (out of 10).

The depreciation is primarily due to lesser visibility of the brand. Even if you list a Mazda for lesser price, users “viewing” the listing is also less. The cars are in used car inventory for at least a month.

The Mazda3 and Mazda6 are both pleasant and nicely finished inside. The CX-5 and CX-9 SUVs also performed well in our testing. Overall, Mazda’s new models are the most reliable of all brands currently.

Mazda3 problems In fact, the most complained about year for this Mazda car is 2010. The clutch failure in the 2010 Mazda3 is also the most commonly reported problem. The 2020 Mazda3 has zero complaints filed so far, and the 2019 model year only has 4 complaints filed so far.

Because Toyota’s and Honda’s have longer reputations for reliability, they hold their value higher longer. You can usually get a used Mazda with a more depreciated price, compared to those other two brands same year vehicles.

1) The 2016 Mazda CX-5 The 2016 Mazda CX-5 slid into our top slot for the best used Mazda. We think that this model excels in both style and functionality.